What kind of a pet is best for a 5 year old

No no dear, I am not going to take on a big pet such as dog or cat. I want something simple like a fish. Of course I don't expect my child to take care of the fish tank and other adult maintenance for the fish. I will do that. But, I want her to feed the fish that's all. That is why I am asking suggestions from others who has had the experience or have a good idea so that I won't just end up buying a pet that will end up in the shelter. I am not jumping into anything, this is call research dear...Thanks for the response.....

Sorry, I've seen to much dreadfull things in this area. We run a shelter at our house and at the moment we have: 7 dogs (3 pups only 5 month old, got boring), 6 cats, 2 hamsters, 4 rats, 2 gerbils, a bird and a turtle. And yes, all that in a small apartement with small garden! Most of them bought because the children wanted a pet, mom and dad didn't want the work that comes with it, kids got bored, pets had to go. I'd take a fish if I were you, you're daughter can "forget" to feed it for a day and it won't really matter. Good luck and if you have any questions feel free to ask!

Thank you for your comment...Wow all those pet you sound like you have your hands full. Yeah I won't do that. I wouldn't want to take on something big like that because if I get her a pet she can't take care of and I can't take care of then it would be really bad for the animal....

Just tossing out another idea when rodents are spoken of even though I think fish are a good idea, but how about a guinea pig? At least I don't think they even resemble mice or hamsters and they are very friendly. It's much less likely to scratch or bite than for example a rabbit and more manageable than mice or hamsters that you already said you didn't want.

Hey there is an idea, I will give this cute little pig that is not a pig a try lol. I will go take her over to the pet store to see if she would like to hold one...Then I will come home and research on how to care for it and stuff if she does want one. I promise her a pet for Christmas...To signify that she is grown up enough to take care of a pet now...

Sorry dear I am allergic to cats. No hamster either I get scared, I am scared of a mice so hamster is just a bigger one yikes. I think I will stick with the fishy. Thanks for your comment...

The birds are a good idea. I will see if she would like to have some birds. As far as chicks and lamb, we can not have those our HOA (homeowner association) would not allow it in this neighborhood. I would assume they are hard to up keep as well. Too much time and effort needed for a 5 year old dear. Thank you for your comment sweetie...

This is another good idea. Now do you have any suggestions as to what kind of fish? I don't know too much about fish other than the koi fishes they are pretty much easy to keep but they need to be outside in the koi pond. She needs something indoor. Any suggestions? Thank you for your comment.