LilAssKicker74
92953
2686
110
Jan 31, 2020 10:47 AM
LilAssKicker74
92953
2686
110
unannouncedguest
but I alreqdy have to cats, who act like I'm failing then
ObliqueRay
If I got a pet every time someone failed me I'd be a cat lady.
Molvanian
If by people failing you, you add "for the last time" be careful to select Shelter Pets that share your disregard for human life. So cats.
msdss
I dunno. My shelter dog was abused the first half of his life. He is permanently fucked. No fixing it. Just gotta make him comfortable. :(
msdeems
Don't tell me that, I'm about to hit up the shelters right now. Lol
Becker37
I would but I'm not allowed to have a fucking pet!
ensomoto
I did this and I would die for my dog now
justoneofmymanyfetishes
Don't, it needs you, alive.
lawideas
Okay, I'll try: "Hey, Mitsy. The Steelers can't score for shit. Get out there and take over for Roethlisberger.
thisguyonline1988
So long as you're able to care for someone other than yourself, this makes perfect sense.
alchemist12345
When you healed you can abandon them too, they are used to it ;)
krissypoojackets
Holy crap the self righteousness in these comments, take it easy mrs.You. Mrs. Betterthanyou.
Ilikechicken74
This
cocainemonster
This is terrible and toxic advice
ImgurDemonym
How did I get these 30 dogs?
EmotionallyMagnificient
This is fucked up advice. Jesus.
DLOBREWSKY
Or both of our toxic traits trigger and play ping pong of toxic behavior.
cozynester
That's what I did. Got a trio of guinea pigs. Theyre so stupid but so cute
suruha
This is GREAT! I hope you don't mind that I shared this! Blessings!!!
PinkyPuff92
And this is why I have 2 dogs and 3 cats that are obscenely spoiled, all rescues. One is trying to eat my hair as I type this.
flamingflamingo
Shelter pets can be a challenge but it's worth it. Adopted a 2 year old stray cat. Took us a while to get to know one another, but once we
flamingflamingo
did, I felt like we'd both gone through a transformation.
TheBeardlyOne
Only two more months and I change to a job that will allow me to to have a dog again and I can't wait!!!
ciscoxing626
Just like you to play the victim card while watching someone else drown
Guillo1985
Unfortunately shelters can be assholes (i tried several times adopting a buddy, rejected all the times.)
DigYourselfBaby
Shnowonlymemes
To clarify, this doesn't mean for comfort food. They banned me from the shelter for life.
Jediblues
Go to china next time
Gayforbae
Trying gramma Wong's family recipe, huh?
ididntgetthejobatfruitloops
Plenty of shelters in the sea
Whiplash76
Say that again for those in the back at the Wuhtan Markets
CertifiedPreOwnedButtPlug
Oof
tazedconfused
Ay chihuahua!
secgoat
RtsWillH1Mself
Maacoroni and Pyrenees.
tazedconfused
rianstar
repurposedschleem
EagleSonOfEagle
Cat will still complain of an empty bowl in 5 seconds...
Gayforbae
What the fuck, karen
LithiumSoul95
I get that you need to be in a stable enough position that you can care for the pet, but for some people, getting an animal helps them 1/
LithiumSoul95
Help themselves. You go out of the house to walk your dog. You pet your cat when you're sad and you feel better. You don't kill yourself 2/
LithiumSoul95
Because you know your pet needs you to care for them. For some people, getting a pet keeps them together. That's what my dog does for me.
kojo2047
Getting a pet because you're depressed is a bad reason to get a pet. Get one if you are capable of giving them a home and end of life care.
kojo2047
Getting a pet means you're committing to taking care of them through their last days and that's incredible difficult for most people.
astroarcher13
2 words: VET BILLS. :-/
5TUP1D
Only get a pet if you have the time and money required to give it a good life.
Dimension09
So the people that downvoted this, you are going to starve your pets and fuck them up?
Markamanic
I'd love to have a pet. But neither the time/funds at the moments
some1username
Ugh, I have the money, but never the time! And the place I live at doesn't allow pets of any kind, so cats are out too.
DigYourselfBaby
@ReverendDel
AwkwardlyUncomfortable
For real. If I followed the post directly I’d be adopting dogs CONSTANTLY
secretdpp
This is why I don't have another pet
notsureofanything
“If you cannot provide for their needs you are not rescuing them, you are relocating them.”I have had this conversation with a client before
DigYourselfBaby
@ReverendDel
ticktockbent
There should be pet-share services that send you home with a dog or cat for one week a month or something
youresowrongImadeanaccount
Good idea for the humans, stressful for the dogs. Better to have something like a cat cafe or dog hotel, where the humans come to the dogs.
DigYourselfBaby
It's called 'fostering'. :)
DinoSuarez
I want to get a cat, but then it would be lonely when I'm at work. So I guess I need two cats?
otiumCatulli
Cats don't get lonely, they're not like dogs
otiumCatulli
In fact if anything they hate sharing space with another cat usually.
IMTHEONEWHOSTOLEALLOFTHECOOKIESFROMTHECOOKIEJAR
Why stop there?
CableGuyLover
Yes, very true. But you can also volunteer there. A lot of dogs and cats need to socialize, or are in need of a nice walk or good brushing.
alternator43
5TUP1D
I like that suggestion.
statihoce
Woof
Somnipresent
It is my favourite thing to do on my Saturday afternoon. Cat cuddling. I got over the bittersweet goodbyes quite early. Success stories now.
CableGuyLover
I would love to hear some stories, maybe you could do a post about your experiences?
Somnipresent
I don't know if I have enough pictures. They are wiggly little buggers and I love them all. Especially if they claw at me. Just need love!
StupidFreakingName
When my grandma's dog died, she went to the shelter and found a dog whose person had died. They were both depressed, but found happiness
StupidFreakingName
together
jharasym
People always talk about how others have failed them. Has anyone considered that they're also failing others? You could be harming that pet.
DigYourselfBaby
Safebox36
I've been told by multiple therapists that this is a bad idea.
FilipVugts62
Ofcourse they say that, they want to keep you as paying patient, no desire to heal you!
LithiumSoul95
Any reason why? There's a lot of evidence that suggests pet ownership is really good for people.
Safebox36
I think the reasoning is that you shouldn't ignore the mental needs of a pet if you're not capable of st least managing your own
yourlocaleconomicsnerd
i have a cat. I love him dearly, but I don't want him to be with me when i'm depressed, as I forget to feed him... much like myself..
LithiumSoul95
Maybe it just depends on the person. Taking care of my dog helps me care for myself, or at least gets me moving for her sake.
yourlocaleconomicsnerd
I agree. He helps to have something for company
DigYourselfBaby
What's your address? We need to get that cat out of there now.
yourlocaleconomicsnerd
My parents help...
yourlocaleconomicsnerd
I should probably clarify. I don't think i should be with him alone. I live with my parents, who look after him when i don't