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# TITLE: Is it okay to own any animal as a pet if you live in a small apartment and are at work all day? [55e8f3253667640a731a6c3660b7aa2c]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 5
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - It is not okay to own any animal as a pet if you live in a small apartment and are at work all day. There are too many negative effects of this to list. This statement has been reached after taking into account a few factors. The animal is probably being left alone for a long period of time which can make the animal very lonely and cause anxiety. They may also become destructive and aggressive which can cause damage to your home. It can also be dangerous for your animal if there is an accident or a fire in your home. An animal needs attention and it is not right to keep it just for your own pleasure and then leave it alone when it is not convenient. It is also very cruel to keep an animal in a confined space.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - It is not acceptable to own a pet in a small apartment and be at work all day. The pet would not receive the care and attention it requires and this could result in a deterioration in its well-being.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - No, it is not okay to own any animal as a pet if you live in a small apartment and are at work all day. The participants felt that this was an irresponsible way to treat an animal. The participants felt that an animal should be treated like a family member and should be given the care and attention it needs. The participants felt that an animal should not be left alone all day in a small apartment. The participants felt that the animal would be lonely and bored and this would impact negatively on its wellbeing. The participants felt that the animal would be better off in a home where it was given the care and attention it needed.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - No, it is not okay to own any animal as a pet if you live in a small apartment and are at work all day.  This is because the animal will be alone for a long period of time and may not be able to get the exercise it needs.  This will impact the animal's health and wellbeing.
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