Which pet suits me?

What the quiz asks

1. Where do you live?
2. How long are you home on a normal day?
3. Who lives with you?
4. How active are you?
5. What can you spend on a pet each month?
6. Any allergies at home?
7. Have you had a pet before?
8. How hot does your home get in summer?

Pets it can suggest

• A cat

  Independent and affectionate; happy in a flat with a scratching post and netting on the windows.

  Medium cost Food, litter and yearly vaccines.

  • Your kitten's first week at home
  • What a cat costs in Egypt (2026)
  • Adopting from a shelter or rescue in Egypt
  • Cats on BesBes

• A small or medium dog

  Loyal and playful; needs a walk every day and some training. Dogs need a licence from 3 months (Law 29/2023).

  Medium cost Food, vaccines, the licence and grooming.

  • Your puppy's first week at home
  • What a dog costs in Egypt (2026)
  • How to license your dog in Egypt
  • Dogs on BesBes

• A big dog

  A devoted companion and guard; needs space, long walks, training and a licence. Some breeds have extra rules.

  High cost Plenty of food, vet care and training.

  • What a dog costs in Egypt (2026)
  • Walking your dog in Egypt: the law and staying safe
  • Banned and conditional dog breeds in Egypt
  • Dogs on BesBes

• A rabbit or guinea pig

  Gentle and quiet; needs a roomy cage, time out every day and a cool spot in summer.

  Low cost Hay, vegetables and bedding.

  • Rabbit and hamster care: space, food and the heat
  • Small pets on BesBes

• A budgie or lovebirds

  Cheerful and chatty; happiest in pairs, with a big cage and attention every day.

  Low cost Seeds, fresh food and cage care.

  • Budgie and lovebird care: cage, food and safety
  • Birds on BesBes

• Aquarium fish

  Calm to watch and fine with long days out; the tank needs care every week.

  Low cost Little each month, after the tank and filter.

  • Aquarium fish for beginners: setup, water and feeding
  • Fish on BesBes

• A turtle

  Quiet and long-lived; needs a proper tank with light and warmth. Wash your hands after touching it.

  Low cost Little each month, after the tank and lamp.

  • Turtles at home: what water turtles and tortoises need
  • Turtles on BesBes

A starting point, not a rule: meet the animal and talk to the shelter or a vet.