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jgl
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VENT people who get tired of their pets...
over the summer, my cousin (she is in her early 20s) came to me asking if I wanted her rabbit- I honestly forgot her reasoning but I remember it not really being a great one, but she is ADHD and loses interest in things quickly. I told her that I was sorry and I wouldnt be able to take the rabbit. (I already have a rabbit, a cat and a turtle) As much as I would love to have another, mine is already trained, gets along with the cat and if i get another pet my husband may run away (hehe). She did end up finding him a home and gave it to a pet store.
Fast forward to a 2 weeks ago when she tells me that she got a kitten.
I was trying to be nice, but I was PO. I kept my mouth shut, mostly because that side of the family in general annoys me and I really didnt want to start a war at a family event, but I really wanted to tell her off.
How dare she get a kitten after getting sick and tired of your rabbit. I am sorry but they are family, how do you just get rid of something for no valid reason. I can understand if you are allergic or it is dangerous, but come on???
vent over.. even though I am still PO about it
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Posted 10/19/09 5:37 PM  |
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
I know someone like this, except she does it with dogs. The lucky ones get to go live with family members. I don't know where the unlucky ones go.
It's sickening and I can't even talk about it without getting upset. No amount of reasoning, talking, or fighting from me has made a bit of difference.
My only revenge is to never, ever mistreat or neglect my own dog and to give it a better life than the ones she's thrown away like confetti.
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| Posted 10/19/09 6:04 PM |
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ToTheFuture
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
Posted by greenfreak
My only revenge is to never, ever mistreat or neglect my own dog and to give it a better life than the ones she's thrown away like confetti.
very well said!
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| Posted 10/19/09 8:46 PM |
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chrisnjoe8108
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
I seriously hate hearing stories like this. It really makes me so upset.
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| Posted 10/19/09 9:09 PM |
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PennyCat
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
I can't imagine losing interest in a pet.... As a kid I used to get attached, even to my goldfish!!
In any case, I hope her fascination with the cat lasts longer than the rabbit!!  
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| Posted 10/20/09 5:54 AM |
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BriBri2u
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
I will NEVER understand any reasoning in people giving up their pets...sorry thats JMO. My pets are like my family - they aren't "just a cat" or "just a dog" 
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| Posted 10/20/09 1:27 PM |
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DirtyBlonde
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
I know someone who does this with her dogs. It makes me SICK how many she's had and given away.
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| Posted 10/20/09 1:59 PM |
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anonttcer
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
I just can't imagine "getting tired" of my pets.
From the first second I saw them they were my babies. Period. End of story.
Every single day they bring me joy- how can you get tired of that? 
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| Posted 10/20/09 2:36 PM |
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Lisa
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
Posted by anonttcer
I just can't imagine "getting tired" of my pets.
From the first second I saw them they were my babies. Period. End of story.
Every single day they bring me joy- how can you get tired of that?
the same for me!!
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| Posted 10/20/09 4:59 PM |
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jgl
Love my little boys!!!
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
Posted by PennyCat
I can't imagine losing interest in a pet.... As a kid I used to get attached, even to my goldfish!!
In any case, I hope her fascination with the cat lasts longer than the rabbit!!
I hope so as well.
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| Posted 10/20/09 5:13 PM |
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jgl
Love my little boys!!!
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
Posted by Beaver2be
I will NEVER understand any reasoning in people giving up their pets...sorry thats JMO. My pets are like my family - they aren't "just a cat" or "just a dog"
exactly! i just hope my cousin grows up!!!!
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| Posted 10/20/09 5:15 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
Posted by anonttcer
I just can't imagine "getting tired" of my pets.
From the first second I saw them they were my babies. Period. End of story.
Every single day they bring me joy- how can you get tired of that?
I am always right with you on these issues. People like this DISGUST me. 
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| Posted 10/21/09 9:31 AM |
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yourenotme
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
i knew someone who got rid of a poodle puppy because the color of the dog didnt match her carpets. pretty pathetic!
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| Posted 10/21/09 6:46 PM |
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Nik211
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
omg i can't imagine that!!! ugh....i just posted about how it would kill me to give away my dog if she gave us problems with a baby (meaning aggression or trying to hurt the baby)....im worried sick over it and im not even ready to start trying for a baby! i'm thinking of getting a trainer to see if there is anything i can do to help my dog so that we can have a kid....
people are sickening...i dont understand how people can do that to their pets...
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| Posted 10/22/09 3:00 PM |
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belladi
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
What happens if she has kids.. Weird.. I could never give up my pets and I have allergies Id rather suffer...
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| Posted 10/23/09 1:11 PM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
My cousin got a LARGE dog even though she is away from home most of the day. We all told her not to. After a few months of this dog chewing everything up ( because he was home alone for 12+ hours a day ) she brought him back to North Shore.
I knew it was for the best, even though I felt horrible for him. I went to her house to cry with her and support her because I knew it was for the best and a hard decision.
Then. . . through her TEARS she looks at me and says "well at least now I can get the small puppy that I really wanted in the first place."
I got up and walked out.
I will NEVER think of her the same again and honestly, I will never forgive her.
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| Posted 10/28/09 7:18 AM |
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Goobster
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Re: VENT people who get tired of their pets...
Posted by Tilde
My cousin got a LARGE dog even though she is away from home most of the day. We all told her not to. After a few months of this dog chewing everything up ( because he was home alone for 12+ hours a day ) she brought him back to North Shore.
I knew it was for the best, even though I felt horrible for him. I went to her house to cry with her and support her because I knew it was for the best and a hard decision.
Then. . . through her TEARS she looks at me and says "well at least now I can get the small puppy that I really wanted in the first place."
I got up and walked out.
I will NEVER think of her the same again and honestly, I will never forgive her.
OMG, I will refrain from saying what I really think...I too don't know if my relationship could ever be the same with someone who thinks like this.  
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