Low-maintenance pets: Cats, hamsters and more easy-to-care-for little friends - Welcoming a pet into your home- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Welcoming a pet into your home is exciting. However, caring for a pet is not easy. Cue: low-maintenance pets. While they do need and deserve the same amount of love and care, these animals are easy to take care of. There are tons of cute and interesting pets you can befriend. From furry pets that love to cuddle to ones that can easily be housed, you can select the perfect companion for your lifestyle. But remember, just because is low-maintenance doesn't mean it won't need constant care, vet visits and other essentials.

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Cats are known for their independent nature and can be relatively low-maintenance pets. All they need is a comfortable living space, regular meals and litter box maintenance, so they can spend their days lazing around.

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Getting a freshwater fish, like the betta fish can be a lot easier to maintain.

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Hamsters make a great first pet. These furry little ones are easy to take care of once you have set up their home.

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Depending on the type of bird that you select, they are easy to take care of and don't require a lot of human interaction.

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