1) you don't need pet pal on your main for Sir lora. just shoo him away.
(it's not a joke, he'll go to survivor's enclave where you can recruit him as another character like Ifan)
2) you don't need a pet pal on your Red prince. there are multiple ways to solve that quest. for example you can use another lizard ot turn yourself into one with a mask. or you can use an elf and eat a particular body part...or...
also yes, pet pal may be very valuable..but it's definitely not mandatory. I were very relieved when I decided that I don't want to have this talent anymore in act2(cuz my party always rushed forward and I have almost no chance to speak to animals first). besides if you'll really need it you can always go to the mirror..
