EDIT: How come all the nice guilds are on scary PVP servers >_> If you have a 2nd account or a higher level friend on a normal server, have them invite you to group while you quest. I thought it randomly picked which realm to go to, but it seemed to default to whomever was the highest level in the ...
The Fledgling Nether Ray is a fantastic secondary for leveling low level pets, as it has a wide array of spell types. It has spells good against Critter, Magic, Humanoid, Flying, Aquatic, and Mechanical. 6 different types on a single pet!