Allergies are a common problem among many individuals. This is the common reason for most people to never have pets around the house. Given the fact that they can get sick from animals, it does not immediately follow that they do not fancy the actual creature. For individuals like these, the closest they can come to taking care of a pet is through virtual applications. Thankfully there are games which have this kind of plot. There are games where you can take care and play with regular pets like dogs and cats to a more unusual creature such as dinosaurs or aliens. The selection is basically endless.
Games like these vary in terms of the required care for the pet. There are some which will require you to feed them and clean after them. You may also need to give them baths and scratch their ears for affection. You will also have a variety of games which you can play with. There are games as simple as playing with balls or sticks for fetching, and even teaching them new tricks and have fun in the process. As you choose to teach your pet a special trick, you need to be patient the same way a real training requires. You would also need to reward them for being good and punish them when they are bad.
There are video games which are so realistic that if you fail to take good care of your pet, it dies. Some of these also get sick and would need you to treat them for their illness. You will also need to bring them to the doctor so they may be cured. Some are given vaccines and vitamins while others are treated for injuries. This kind of game is actually a good way to teach children responsibility when they wish to have a pet around the house. You may think of this as a simulation for you to be able to assess how well they can do things on their own.