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Dec 30, 2016 4:01 PM
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Superchurr0
Don't cry for me I'm already dead...
asmallcat
No one who agrees with this needs it, and no one who sees this is going to change their mind.
tortilaconqueso
People are horrible for abandoning family members
MagnusTheRedCyclops
atomicleela
Frick off with this
lud1
*an
FlyingTigerRose
What do you mean?
BarrackHusseinIslamabama
Thank you.
TerribleMechanic
I just got my 3rd dog because someone wasn't capable of taking care of their children's new birthday gift.
ForALimitedTimeOnly
At least the dog is being taken care of, most dogs aren't so lucky
BeardStroker
Dumbladorable
thugmittens
I teach dog training classes. Shockingly there is always a huge demand for puppy classes in January...
DangerFluff
:( My pooch Benjamin died this week.
Momomo08
Oh no, I'm so sorry! :(
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TrilobiteSushi
Man that sucks, sorry for your loss.
Cicilla
3: My kitty did too. Was it at expected?
Shltles
Please don't combine it with your daughter for a research project either...
YourMotherOnlyToleratesYou
On an unrelated note I got a free dog for anyone in the Portland, OR area.
veryverymelon
I always hate that a person gets a pet only to have it sit in The yard why did u get it in the first place if it wasn't going to be family
n00bslayer69
Members of the family get nagged and have to deal with crazy relatives. How about dogs are supreme overlords?
ZircZZ
Mmm, no. Member of the pack? Most definitely full member with all the love and perks. Supreme overlord aka Alpha dog? No fucking way.
Cicilla
My puppy doesn't want to be leader of the pack. She's perfectly happy getting her cuddles and pretending to be a lap dog (she's not one)
NorthernBaron
There are family members I wouldn't hesitate to throw away if I could
KjTheLightning
but would someone who can't talk back to you be one?
NorthernBaron
Don't get me wrong. I love dogs. Some times they can be even better than family.
Flyndaran
My cats are my family. If they don't count, then I can say "your" adopted kids aren't either. :)
IHaventFoundAUsernameILikeYet
I wanted a puppy all though highschool(and college, I commuted).It wasn't until I graduated and moved out that I "got my girlfriend" a puppy
thdudedude
Avoid this all together and just dont get a pet
IPromiseIAmNotTheNSA
Also, don't buy disgusting inbred breeds like pugs.
ForALimitedTimeOnly
Can't agree more, if you need to make sure its eyes haven't fallen out its skull you need a different pet. Pugs make me sad.
MarkTwainBrokeMyBrain
I just wanted one because I feel so bad for them :(
Mandaglorian
Purebred= inbred
ForALimitedTimeOnly
Sometimes but not always, some of them could have inbreeding issues bit it isn't always the case.
threeblackkittens
No.
BumbleBeeBeardedGingerBear
Also, older dogs make way better presents than puppies. They're usually chill and so happy to have a family.
VinnieDeSchot
Obviously you can throw them away
elly1848310
10 to 20 years, a true life to enjoy
box226
coolguy4206969
I've been looking for this forever. Thank you.
ATalkingMushroom
Messingwithyou
Dah
shmegz
Fuck now I'm crying
Candyclysm
There should be a tax placed on animals purchased from pet stores. The money collected goes to animal shelters
ISayFuckAllTheTime
That's a really good idea! Pet stores AND breeders! I wonder how one gets this idea into the public eye so that someone in power sees it?
curiouser
The libertarian in me says taxation is theft, but the kid in me thinks this is a fantastic idea.
zweiz
Gotta love how people complain about American taxes when it's some of the lowest in the world.
itsybitsyspider
Just means we keep most of our income.
ThatAssholeOverThere
And dont get universal healthcare, good public transportation, or free higher education
curiouser
Way to completely miss the joke .
toolazytolive
As someone that volunteers at a poorly financed shelter please PLEASE at least go see a shelter before even considering purchase.
toolazytolive
I know the post is about stopping abandonment but I needed to also point this out
freakinspiderm0nkeys
My sister wants a french bulldog but I'm trying to convince her to go to the SPCA or Dogwatch shelter first!!
pixarpizza
There are many purebreds in shelters
toolazytolive
Yes!
MisterGiffen
She can request to be notified if one comes in and there's plenty of rescues across the country that will transport a dog.
freakinspiderm0nkeys
We found a 2yr old female frenchie on the NZ equivalent of eBay, needing a home so could be an option for her.
MizKriss
Once I'm financially ready for a pet, I'm gonna stroll into the shelter with my arms open and take home whichever cat loves me the most.
toolazytolive
their cage is much smaller than for dogs also they are kept alone while dogs are 2-6/cage and can play together. breaks my heart every time
pixarpizza
I'm going to start with the oldest cats. They have the least time but their adoption will make the most difference
AcquiredSire
I personally like older cats anyways. They're way more mature and aren't as needy as kittens.
MizKriss
(I know this post is about dogs, but I feel like this applies for any animal)
LaughingCowWearingAMumu
It does. I hope you find your perfect squishy kitty. Just be prepared, being in that kind of environment doesn't always give optimal 1/2
LaughingCowWearingAMumu
Experience with their actual personality. They could just be stressed from being there. Good luck!!
MizKriss
Thanks. My mom had great luck when her cat chose her. My only deal breaker is that I cannot get a bonded pair. Landlord only allows 1 pet.
hencethequeef
And if you can't keep the animal their entire life, PLEASE contact a no-kill shelter or rescue. DO NOT give them away on Craigslist.
freakinspiderm0nkeys
I got both of my dogs from a Craigslist equivalent. One was 2 years old and $150, the other 1 year old and free. Had to desex both too.
freakinspiderm0nkeys
Most shelters in new Zealand advertise the dogs on our Craigslist equivalent anyway. Why do you feel it is bad?
hencethequeef
I'm not sure about new Zealand, but I know this is true for the US and generally applies more to individuals than groups advertising.
marsilies
Hopefully the shelter will do some vetting of anyone wanting to adopt, and may be able to take the animal back if the adoption falls through
freakinspiderm0nkeys
Yep that's what they do. Advertising online just helps get the word out. I fostered a dog for a while from a shelter and was vetted
hencethequeef
In lieu of an endless string of comments: https://imgur.com/5riFVAw.jpg
hencethequeef
ozbugsy
(1) Had numerous people ask why we "wasted" so much money moving our 2 cats from Norway to Australia...
ozbugsy
(2) I'm sorry but as responsible pet owners hubby and I, didn't consider not bringing them with us.
ozbugsy
(3) Heck, as we knew we'd be making the move at some point, the cost of moving them was one of the things we Investigated and considered
ozbugsy
(4) before getting them…if we hadn't been prepared to pay for it, we wouldn't have gotten them in the first place.
ozbugsy
(5) I just don't understand why some people consider pets to be disposable when they become inconvenient…
shaggykx
Live in the country. my uncle regularly used to take in puppies that had been dumped in the layby by his house and train them as gundogs
thomden
Thanks for teaching me a new word! Never heard of layby before (an area at the side of a road where vehicles may pull off the road and stop)
theonionman
What is a gundog?
shaggykx
Dogs trained for retrieving or finding game birds when on organised shoots.
amothertruckingunicorn
Oh so that they will be wanted later :D
Jinkin
Nothing, what's gun with you?
1douchebag
The kickass name for my metal band I'm starting after reading this.
CoughlinsLaws
Nothin much. What's a gundog with you?
howToLoseTheGame
Freedom much. You?
AnythingMuchShorter
Half gun, half dog, and all american, and ready to kick some ass...This summer...meet a new caliber of man's best friend...Gun Dogs
brassknucklenerd
Only 100% for sure the name of my next fantasy football team.
HeavenBacon
Fuck that, what is a "layby"??
klynda
a reststop/shoulder area...
HeavenBacon
Alrighty then. Thanks!
Arghhhhhhhhhh
What's a shoulder?
shaggykx
Layby
OSCgal
A level stretch of ground beside a road. You can pull over onto the shoulder if you need to get out or your car breaks down.
GrimRiderJ
Target practice.
freakinspiderm0nkeys
Lol...
shaggykx
... no...
GrimRiderJ
Obviously.. just a dark joke.
GryphonHunter
"in the arms of an angel"
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Trevordaboi
BRO CALM THE HELL DOWN
OwenRawk
Calm down with the feels.
twiddlydinkypoo
HisNoodlyness
Plaaant
God I hate that song.
Menkhu
CALL SARAG MCGLOCKLIN
Snooj
More like that little red haired girl.
NerdN1
Do you know how easy it is to make a dog look that sad? Give them a bath, then leave briefly. They dial their expressions to 11 all the time
sheebalasvegas
no!
idkwhatimdoingatm
666 upvotes...
Cuteredcardigan
"Hi, I'm Sarah Mcglauchlan. Every year pets are thrown away...don't be monsters"
TheGr8ness
Thank you Sarah!
Rogerthatt27
Fuck you
TinyFucktopus
In the aaaaarms ooof an ageeeeeel
CommunityChapstick69
iambenderinsertgerderr
Don't you do this to me here, damn you!
Occasionalfunnycomment
moohall
catleesimotherofkittens
Yes this is the one I was looking for +1
Roboholic
allguineapigsarecheesecurds
virus64
Gink0
feels just went from bad to worse
FindusSomKatten
i was so sad when he had too strangel the dog
nick224
"In the arms of an angel"
nickylmac3
STOP FUCK YOU. FUCK YOU AND FUCK YOU. I HATE THOSE COMMERCIALS WITH ALL OF MY BEING
nick224
"Fly away"
qwygl
from heeeeeeere D:
robsc16
STOP THAT
IHateSupernatural
Get out of here tumblr
robsc16
What?
YouPeopleMakeMeSick
Is it terrible that I always have to switch the channel when that comes on, but have no issue with the "flies all over kids face" one?
ImHereToPissPeopleOff
It's ok, those commercials cost almost 1 million to air and only a couple cents on the dollar help animals
override367
The ASPCA is not the best animal charity because they have to spend so much of their budget just raising money - DONATE TO A LOCAL SHELTER
thedeedsmaster
Have you ever suffered before? If not, then its perfectly normal to feel more empathy towards animals
YouPeopleMakeMeSick
ThatMomentWhenTheUsernamesPerfectlyDescribeWhatYouNeed
As someone who worked at a pet store... Stop buying fucking pets for your fucking kids unless YOU are prepared to take full ownership of it.
Nalamimi
My family has made a living by taking in animals who have been victimized by this. They come in horrifying 9/10 times. bless you
Faelow
I bought a bearded dragon with my bf spontaneously. I didn't realize how much work it was going to be, but I still have her 3 years later!
PackedCatMeowingPowerDensity
My psychopath childhood friend took this a notch further. He "played" with his Hamster in the kitchen sink and threw his cat out the window.
ArchwingDragon
Brb I'm gonna go watch TV with my dog and let him know he is good boy
Gremlynn4023
God I wish my grandparents got this. Three times they bought a dog and expected me to care for it when I never asked for one or /1
Gremlynn4023
Demonstrated any responsibility to care for a puppy. They just assumed a boy needs a dog and took my accepting the offer as understanding/2
Gremlynn4023
The work and responsibility. "Oh look we put a puppy in his lap and he likes it, and when we asked if he wanted it he said yes! He ready!"
Gwizzlestix
My sister has gone through 2 dogs in the last 5ish years, one of whom she only kept for 4 months!
Gwizzlestix
Drives me crazy. Now she wants a bunny.
Gwizzlestix
Oh and she's had 2 or 3 cats too
ImTryingIReallyAm
I remember I got a kitten at the age of 2 and a dog at the age of 5 and they both lived happily with me until they were around 18-20 (1)
ImTryingIReallyAm
I've been an animal person ever since and I've adopted and taken in more pets and I can't ever not have one now, they're just too precious!
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fozzibab
Maybe you should tell him what a piece of shit he is? No, better to not do that so he doesn't learn things.
FragileReality
My sister is 'just waiting for the cats to die' so they can get a dog. She's had and returned four dogs in the last ten years.
AquaLeaderArchie
Also when we go to college it ain't an option to take him, although picking up women would be easier
jarjarbinkswasthebestcharacterinstarwars
Yeah, not a single kid is going to take much responsibility. They might wash and walk it occasionally but that's it
ThatMomentWhenTheUsernamesPerfectlyDescribeWhatYouNeed
Oh but like reptiles and small mammals. Parents just let them die 75% of the time.
jarjarbinkswasthebestcharacterinstarwars
I can confirm that, I got a hamster when I was 6 from an aunt, it "died" and I don't remember ever looking after it. Not sure if my 1/2
jarjarbinkswasthebestcharacterinstarwars
Parents gave it away or it actually did die, hopefully the first option 2/2
Pandageddon
Six year olds can't even wipe their ass correctly, let alone keep something alive.
NOTAlexJones
I do t understand how people don't know this inherently. I mean, I know their are shortsighted people, but come the fuck on.
HitlersArtCritic
So short sighted they might as well wear microscopes everyhwere they go.
Emby
My sister apparently knew trash that would buy a new puppy each time their Lab got too big. They'd ditch the "too big" dog elsewhere.
46853
Reading that made me feel ill
LadyCottonHead
I think it's a good way to give a small amount of responsibility to your children. But agreed- you are the primary caregiver.
zhiana
I think the idea is more that a toddler/young child can't actually take 100% responsibility of a pet re: feeding, walking, care etc
zhiana
However yeah totally agree- teach kids responsibility young, but don't be shocked if they're shit at it and forget to feed the dog etc
ForALimitedTimeOnly
Yes, but it has to at a certain age, no 5year old is going to pay attention to a pet for longer than a month until she/he get bored with it.
LadyCottonHead
Of course, I meant more 10/11 year olds.
ForALimitedTimeOnly
Yeah definitely, a 10/11 year old would be able to feed and walk it (with the parents help most of the time)
Gwizzlestix
I have a 10 yr old dog that I bought when I was 18. I will never buy from a store again, as I know better now, but he's getting old and my
Gwizzlestix
husband, whom I met after, wants to put him down. I'm just like no! He is a part of this family and I won't give him up just because he's
YuliqaMadiq
You need to get rid of that guy at all cost.
Gwizzlestix
not as cute and energetic anymore. My husband just thinks if him as an animal. Not a member of the family :(
TheHibiscusIsMeltingAgain
Keep the dog, maybe get a better husband.
Cicilla
I agree. No one can treat my babies like that! And besides, your doggy came first. :3
Shaga42
Seriously. To me, this kind of behavior are a window to the soul. Maybe I'm wrong but he seems like an asshole