| Pokemon as Pets As many of
you already know, lots of Pokemon are great as
companions. Here are some guidelines we recommend
for being a good friend to your Pokemon.
Let
them be free
As
you likely know by now, members of P.E.T.P.I.K.A.
do not believe in keeping Pokemon trapped in
Pokeballs. If you wish to keep a Pokemon in your
residence, be sure you can maintain its upkeep on
a 24-hour basis.
P.E.T.P.I.K.A.
also does not believe in "training"
Pokemon for battles or silly tricks. A Pokemon's
stay with you should be voluntary. Think of your
Pokemon more as a friend than a pet. Your pet
will learn to trust you better if you let it
trust you.
Treat
them with respect
A
Pokemon should be treated as an equal, not as a
subservient plaything.
- Feed them real food.
Sadly, many Pokemon owners who
call themselves "trainers"
never feed their Pokemon real food. They
keep them alive and heal their
battle-related injuries with Potions.
Would a wild Pokemon ever drink a Potion?
No way! Give them the kind of food they
need to stay healthy.
- Accept them as they
are. Trainers often see their
Pokemon only as war machines, and so they
do all sorts of things to make them
better fighters. They force them to
evolve before their time with evolution
stones, or they beef them up with
"power-up" drugs and vitamins.
But your Pokemon is a friend, not a
weapon. Let them be themselves, and
they'll evolve if and when they're ready.
Let
them be themselves
Before
letting a Pokemon become part of your household,
there are some questions you should ask yourself.
- Can this Pokemon be
happy here? The Pokemon should
be able to live in a comfortable setting.
If possible, it should resemble his/her
natural habitat. If you don't live near
any large bodies of water, it is not
recommended that you adopt a Starmie or
Goldeen.
- Is this a safe
setting for my Pokemon? Do you
live in a neighborhood where nagging
trainers will always be trying to pick a
fight with your pet?
- Is this a safe
setting for you? Will owning
this Pokemon be hazardous to your health?
Unless you have a flame-proof house, you
probably won't want a Moltres, and unless
you have a well-ventilated abode, you
might not enjoy keeping a Koffing. Some
Pokemon may not be meant to live with
humans.
If
you respect your Pokemon, and have a common
setting that's healthy for both the Pokemon and
yourself, you and your Pokemon can enjoy a long
happy friendship. We at P.E.T.P.I.K.A wish you
the best of luck with your new friend.
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