Gerbils aren’t as docile as hamsters or guinea pigs. You saved the worst for last. I kinda wanna get one of these cuties. https://i.nostr.build/wgMq.jpg
Aww. 🥰
That is a Mongolian Gerbil. Was very docile for a gerbil. Rather more curious and social than I am used to.
Our family's last guinea pigs and bunnies just died last year. Need more cuddle stuff.
I would suggest a cat, but I’m biased. Have you considered a ferret? I’m seriously debating it. A lot more intelligence to work with there.