12 Inadequate “Pets” From Your Childhood

Parents said you couldn’t have a cat or dog? Here are some of the alternative pets you probably got instead.

You could try and fake it with a stuffed animal for a while, but it wasn't the same.

You could try and fake it with a stuffed animal for a while, but it wasn't the same.

Something's a liiiiiitle off.

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Maybe you went the pet rock route, until you realized it was more of an adorable paperweight than a pet.

Maybe you went the pet rock route, until you realized it was more of an adorable paperweight than a pet.

At least it's low maintenance.

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Betta fish look cool, and you probably got them because they were nicknamed "fighting fish."

Betta fish look cool, and you probably got them because they were nicknamed "fighting fish."

Until you realized when fish fight, one of them typically dies. Not fun for the whole family.

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Sea monkeys promised pets you could grow yourself, and even train them to do tricks!

Sea monkeys promised pets you could grow yourself, and even train them to do tricks!

Look at that wholesome sea monkey family!

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