If you feel a little lonely....
Get a dog!

You will find that it's much better 
than a lizard on a log;
Its easier to handle
than a common garden frog,
And you'll find it's much more friendly,
Than a common alley mog.

If you want a little company....
Get a bird!

You will find that it's much better
if it sometimes says a word;
If it sings a pretty song
you'll want a second or a third,
And you'll love it all the more,
Every time it's song is heard.

If you're into relaxation....
Get a fish!

You can just sit back and watch it
for as long as you would wish;
But put it in a fish tank
it won't live long in a dish,
And you can't give it a hug, 
Or you'll find it will go squish.

If you have an empty paddock....
Get a horse!

One that you can ride on
round the local park of course;
Or ride it through the bush
through the spinifex and gorse,
You will feel though, when you're off it,
Like a pie without the sauce.

If you like things really compact....
Get a mouse!

You might even find them roaming
in the night time round the house;
But if you really get one
then you must not be a louse,
Just make very sure you hide it, 
From your ever loving spouse

If you like 'em somewhat bigger....
Get a rat!

But do not get a wild one
it might eat the family cat;
And you must carefully watch it's diet
don't let it get too fat,
For if unwittingly you step on it, 
You will really squash it flat.

If you want something fluffy....
Get a bunny!

You will find it most appealing, 
cute and cuddly and quite funny;
Quite cheap for you to buy
if you haven't got much money,
And you'll find that it's quite friendly,
With a disposition sunny.

If you want to kill your wildlife....
Get a cat!

But make sure it doesn't lurk outside
be very sure of that;
Sometimes you will find that
it will come round for a pat,
And if it kills a bird,
It will leave it on your mat.

If you like things quite creepy....
Get a snake!

Make sure that it's not venemous,
has no tail rattles to shake;
And keep it in a tank,
the best that you can make,
Feed it mice and frogs, 
Not biscuits, tea or cake.

So if you feel the need quite strongly,
Get a pet!
But be careful what you pick on,
please consult your local vet;
For no matter what you choose,
no matter what you get,
It will arguably be
The best pet you've had yet.