Is it normal to have a fear of picking up animals?

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I have no clue where this fear came from, I've never had a bad experience of picking up animals. I'm also completely fine with picking up smaller animals (like hamsters and guinea pigs). I know it's completely irrational but I'm just desperate for answers.

(Edit: I know this isn't normal but I just need advice rip)

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  • controversy
    4 years ago

    sounds normal to me, perhaps u think they will bite u, or maybe u will inadvertently injure them.

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  • Unknown_player
    3 years ago

    Oh it's justified u never know how an animal is going to react to being held

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  • libertybell
    4 years ago

    You've gotta try picking up a cat. It's so cozy and warm, and rewarding! 😺

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  • ellnell
    4 years ago

    I'm a bit scared to pick up hamsters because they're freaking tiny, even with my smallass hands I feel like i'm gonna squish them. Plus the smaller the animal, the bitchier it is imo.

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  • LornaMae
    4 years ago

    Holding animals is one of my favorite things! I'll pick most of them up, even the larger ones - especially dogs! You're missing out!!!

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    • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
      4 years ago

      my dingo dont like bein handled & he aint a cuddler

      sometimes i wish he was

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      • LornaMae
        4 years ago

        Well, the dingo is you and you are him! You should get him a baby sister!!! The cuddles are so rewarding, you're gunna love it! 🐾

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        • donteatstuffoffthesidewalk
          4 years ago

          sometimes i pick him up & put him on my lap while hes captive on his back and sayin 'lapdog lapdog!'

          he dont like it but tolerates it and runs away now if i say lapdog while hes within reach

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