Between various pet options like turtles, fish, dogs, birds, cats, iguanas, ferrets, snakes, and tarantulas, the author would prefer a feline pet like a cat or puma. Dogs are described as man's best friend, while turtles require more care than fish. Iguanas are more sensitive than cats. A ferret would be chosen over a snake or tarantula since the author's mother does not like those kinds of animals. Overall, the author loves felines the most for their fur.