As a vegan, I welcome a herbivorous pet of any kind into my home. While I have trouble with the natural order of the circle of life, I find myself unable to feed from one animal to another, which is why all my little companions are happy little herbivores like me. This article is intended to help any fellow vegans find a herbivorous companion of their own. If you own a larger land, you may want bigger herbivores that need more space for fun and that’s great too. The best part of having an animal around is the feeling of knowing that they are comfortable in your presence.

Indoor pets

Until now, when it comes to a herbivorous pet to play with around the house, you’ll have a choice of some small furry mammals, a couple of birds, and a reptile. Mammals are rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. They are all vegan rodents and can be kept in cages. Whenever you take them out to play, make sure children around the pet are careful when handling the little one. Macaws and toucans are iconic birds and they are both vegan! Macaws, also known as parrots, love to bond with their human friend if they are treated well. Toucans may try to bite an insect, but if you give it enough fruit, it will stay a herbivore. Iguanas, like toucans, eat insects, but only if they starve, so feed them the right kind of leaves and they will remain a true vegan pet.

Outdoor pets

Having small indoor pets may be too limited for you, and you may be willing to share some land with a herbivorous friend. The best type of vegan pets to suit your standards would be horses, emus, goats, cattle, and capybaras. Most people see horses, goats, and cattle on many different ranches and farms, but I bet most people don’t think twice that those animals are vegan. Emus are close relatives of ostriches and can reach up to 6 feet tall. These guys have legs strong enough to knock down chain-link fences, so it’s good to keep them well contained for your safety as well as your property’s safety. Capybaras are giant rodents, it sounds scary but they are adorable jerks. They are cousins ​​to guinea pigs and you may notice that they bark like dogs. They will always keep a smile on your face.

Green love

A herbivore for a pet as a vegan makes you appreciate nature more knowing that you are connected with your companion in more than just diet, but also as a friend. Understanding the animal before turning it into a lovable pet should be the most important part of the decision process. Always consider adopting an animal from animal shelters such as humane society. The best part of any animal relationship should be how comfortable and loving the animal feels towards you, the guardian.