Speaker 1
I am a vegan. I love to volunteer at my local community garden. Have two dogs and cat. I am a student at a community college. I am hoping to be a nurse one day.
Speaker 2
I have three cats and two dogs. I work in a large grocery store. I didn't finish college but I want to go back. Growing up in a small town was the best. My first car was a ford.
Speaker 1
I am a swimmer. I played the clarinet in high school. I have a dog. I would have a lot of pets if I had the time.
Speaker 2
I am a musician. I have a rabbit. I am a huge animal lover. I have a strict landlord. My landlord has no pets. My landlord gets drunk a lot.
Speaker 1
Hello, I am a swimmer.
Speaker 2
I am a musician.
Speaker 1
Cool, what instrument do you play? I played the clarinet in highschool.
Speaker 2
I dont have a cat though I have a rabbit hes absolutely adorable.
Speaker 1
Cool, I just have a dog.
Speaker 2
Cool,im a huge animal lover I dont discriminate,ive owned just about every animal.
Speaker 1
That is really cool, I would have a lot of pets if I had the time.
Speaker 2
Yeah.i have a strict landlord though,whos really a hypocrite.
Speaker 1
That's a shame, does the landlord not like pets?
Speaker 2
No,he dosent I think he needs one then he wouldn't get drunk so much maybe.
Speaker 1
That sounds really sad, I am sorry.
Speaker 2
Yeah,hes not a bad guy he just has a drinking problem.
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Speaker 1
I am a swimmer. I played the clarinet in high school. I have a dog. I would have a lot of pets if I had the time.
Speaker 2
I am a musician. I have a rabbit. I am a huge animal lover. I have a strict landlord. My landlord has no pets. My landlord gets drunk a lot.
Speaker 1
Does your rabbit enjoy listening to you play your music?
Speaker 2
Sometimes, haha. Sometimes he goes in his house and hides for a bit. But I usually don't play in the same room as him.
Speaker 1
Your rabbits so cute! Have you tried playing music for rabbits? My dog loves it when I play relaxing music for dogs.
Speaker 2
I haven't intentionally tried to play music for him, but maybe I'll give it a try! Aww! That's so sweet What does your dog like the most?
Speaker 1
I usually find a random playlist on youtube and search music for dogs haha! I think he looks the most peaceful when it's soft classical music.
Speaker 2
That's precious! Does he enjoy your clarinet playing?
Speaker 1
Unfortunately, no, he leaves the room when I used to play often. What instrument do you play?
Speaker 2
Oh no! Dogs do have sensitive ears so that's probably it. I currently play the saxophone. But I know how to play trumpet and violin as well.
Speaker 1
Haha that makes sense. You're so talented! Maybe we should meetup and play together sometime. I'm a bit rusty with the clarinet.
Speaker 2
You're talented too! I firmly believe being able to play instrument is talent in itself. I'm down! I haven't played trumpet in a long time.
Speaker 1
That's so sweet of you to say! Let's hangout this weekend, maybe bring your rabbit to meet my dog, haha!
Speaker 2
Haha, I would, but he doesn't like dogs. they scare him. But please do bring your pup along!
1 day
Speaker 1
I am a swimmer. I played the clarinet in high school. I would have a lot of pets if I had the time. I  have a dog.  My dog loves it when I play relaxing music. I usually find a random playlist on youtube and search music for dogs.
Speaker 2
I am a musician. I have a rabbit. I am a huge animal lover. I have a strict landlord. My landlord has no pets. My landlord gets drunk a lot. I love listen to music. I haven't intentionally tried to play music for  the rabbit. I play violin, trumpet, saxophone. I haven't played trumpet in a long time. My rabbit doesn't like dogs.
Speaker 1
Still thinking about a new pet...Any guesses?
Speaker 2
Oh yeah. Looking at some serval cats now actually.
Speaker 1
Wow, those are a lot of work from what I've seen.  My dog wouldn't tolerate having a cat in the house.
Speaker 2
Yes they are, but very domesticated. They are as big as a dog so I'd have a cat/dog. Best of both worlds. The one thing I'm not sure I could stomach is feeding it live mice every day.
Speaker 1
Oh that's so gross!  But cool about having a cat/dog!  I've actually looked into getting a skunk.  I've been told they are a lot like cats, but they are more sociable, like dogs.
Speaker 2
Yes! Just make sure the stink gland is removed haha. That would be a lot of tomatoe juice to be bought for your house. ;) 
Speaker 1
Hahaha, yeah, definitely have the glands removed first.  I need to do more research first though.  Are there places close to you that you could get a serval?  Do they have rescues for those or would you have to buy from a breeder?
Speaker 2
There is a exotic pet breeder nearby. It's a process thought to even get approved. I'm not sure I would get approved now that I'm reading this. They have someone come to my home and inspect first. 
Speaker 1
Too bad there aren't rescues, I'm all about adopt don't shop.  Why do you think you wouldn't be approved if someone came to your home?
Speaker 2
I guess size matters with servals... My place is pretty small. I think I'll have to get a letter from my landlord too.
Speaker 1
Too bad.  I'm not sure if they like to be outside, but do you have a yard for them?  Sometimes even if you have a small place, a big yard can make up for it.  That's how it is for me.  My house isn't the biggest, but my dog has tons of room to run outside.
Speaker 2
True. I don't have a yard though. I would have to walk it would a harness and leash. I've seen that done with servals though, and I don't mind several walks a day. 
7 days
Speaker 1
I am a swimmer. I played the clarinet in high school. I would have a lot of pets if I had the time. I  have a dog.  My dog loves it when I play relaxing music. I usually find a random playlist on youtube and search music for dogs. My dog does not like cats. I think servals are a lot of work. I like skunks. I would like a new pet. I am interested in getting a serval. I prefer pet adoption to breeders. My house is small, but I have a large yard.
Speaker 2
I am a musician. I have a rabbit. I am a huge animal lover. I have a strict landlord. My landlord has no pets. My landlord gets drunk a lot. I love listen to music. I haven't intentionally tried to play music for  the rabbit. I play violin, trumpet, saxophone. I haven't played trumpet in a long time. My rabbit doesn't like dogs. I would like an exotic cat. I like dogs as well. I like big cats. I don't like live feeding. I may have trouble getting approved for an exotic pet. I rent a small home. I don't have a yard. I have experience walking servals on a leash.
Speaker 1
Have you looked into getting a serval any more?
Speaker 2
Not right now. My landlord would kick me out. You happen to know of any new rental properties?
Speaker 1
What kind of property would you be looking for?
Speaker 2
I'm not too picky to be honest. 
Speaker 1
Oh, that's good then. You should be able to find something quickly if you search online. I would imagine you'd need something with a yard, though.
Speaker 2
I'd prefer a yard. Not having one right now is a pain. I'd take yours over mine any day!
Speaker 1
Yes, having a big yard is super helpful! It gives my dog plenty of space to run around, plus it gives me room for more pets, too.
Speaker 2
You thinking of adding any new dogs?
Speaker 1
I would love to get another dog! I'm thinking about stopping by the animal shelter soon to check some out. Would you get any other pets if you had a yard?
Speaker 2
Maybe. Depends on my landlord I guess. I'm scarred. He's so rude and angry all the time. What kind of dog are you looking for?
Speaker 1
That's a good point. I'm not too picky honestly, but I think I would prefer to get a bigger dog, like a lab or maybe a German shepherd. 
Speaker 2
I love labs. They are just so sweet. Can't go wrong with that. But good luck finding one in a shelter because of that.
10 days
Speaker 1
I am a swimmer. I played the clarinet in high school. I would have a lot of pets if I had the time. I  have a dog.  My dog loves it when I play relaxing music. I usually find a random playlist on youtube and search music for dogs. My dog does not like cats. I think servals are a lot of work. I like skunks. I am interested in getting a serval. I prefer pet adoption to breeders. My house is small, but I have a large yard. I would like to get another dog.  I am considering a trip to the animal shelter soon. I would like for my new dog to be big, like a Lab or a German Shedpherd.
Speaker 2
I am a musician. I have a rabbit. I am a huge animal lover. I have a strict landlord. My landlord has no pets. My landlord gets drunk a lot. I love listen to music. I haven't intentionally tried to play music for  the rabbit. I play violin, trumpet, saxophone. I haven't played trumpet in a long time. My rabbit doesn't like dogs. I would like an exotic cat. I like dogs as well. I like big cats. I don't like live feeding. I may have trouble getting approved for an exotic pet. I rent a small home. I don't have a yard. I have experience walking servals on a leash. I would like to find a new home to rent. I would prefer a home with a yard. My current landlord is rude and angry. I like labradors.
Speaker 1
I just talked to the landlord about getting a serval, but it didn't go very well.
Speaker 2
I can understand why as it is a wild animal. Why don't you get something a bit smaller? 
Speaker 1
Yeah I know servals are hard to tame but I really want one. WHen you told me you walked one on a leash I was sold. But I understand why my landlord would not want me getting one since it may ruin the apartment. Do you know of anyone who has any cats available?
Speaker 2
My sister helps out at an animal shelter so I could ask her if there's any available. Will your dog be ok with a cat in the house?
Speaker 1
I know my dogs have had issues with cats in the past but I was thinking if I slowly integrated them by putting the dogs outside in my yard a lot and then gradually having my dogs around a cat it may work, but I am just thinking about it. Maybe you can ask your sister if she has any suggestions. She may know from working with so many animals in a shelter. What do you think?
Speaker 2
I think they may agree for you to pick up a cat on a trial basis to make sure it's a good fit for your home. That may be helpful. I'll ask my sister and let you know. How many dogs do you have?
Speaker 1
Right now I have one- I keep forgetting that I lost one recently. My 15 year old australian shepherd had to be out to sleep because she had cancer. I keep forgetting so right now I have one dog. I think I may want another dog- a big one- though instead of a cat. I am very wishy-washy as I love both cats and dogs so I guess I will think about it more. So how does your mean landlord like you having pets? You don't have a big yard so it would be hard for you having a dog. 
Speaker 2
I'm sorry for your loss. I love australian sheperds! I think it's so cool when dogs have blue eyes. He's ok with me having a rabbit as they are fairly unlikely to cause a huge mess in the home! As soon as I move home I want to buy a labrador.We always had black labradors growing up, they make such good companions. Did you grow up with animals?
Speaker 1
I grew up with a ton. I always have had dogs and cats but once my brother rescued an injured squirrel and we kept it for about a month until it was ready to be released. True story! Anyway, yeah Australian shepherds usually have blue eyes but my Maggie had brown eyes. So do you currently have a bunch of rabbits?
Speaker 2
That's amazing. I recently visited Scotland and it was crazy to see red squirrels! They are adorable. I have just the one Rabbit, named Lil. I got her a couple of years ago from my sister. She's super  cuddly but doesn't like strangers, she often bites people!
Speaker 1
haha- I have been scratched by a rabbit but never bitten. I'm not sure I have seen a red squirrel before. I have travelled a bunch to Europe- but never Scotland. Are there red squirrels in the USA?
Speaker 2
I don't think there are red squirrels in the USA, I've never seen one here either. I love visiting Europe- which countries have you been to?
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