nothing bothers me more than the posts on craigslist offering up their dogs because they're having a baby shortly, or just had a baby. granted, sometimes there really are legitamite reasons someone might need to give up their dog. but seriously, every other post i open is because of a baby. and usually it's a puppy...and i just kinda wanna email them and be like "um...did you not know you were having a baby and that the baby would be a lot of work?"

nothing bothers me more than the posts on craigslist offering up their dogs because they're having a baby shortly, or just had a baby. granted, sometimes there really are legitamite reasons someone might need to give up their dog. but seriously, every other post i open is because of a baby. and usually it's a puppy...and i just kinda wanna email them and be like "um...did you not know you were having a baby and that the baby would be a lot of work?"


I especially hate it when people get a dog while they are pregnant and then want to give it away because of the baby. I mean granted there are some dogs that just don't like kids. But I think the majority of them just don't want to deal with the extra work it takes. To me giving away my dog would almost be like giving away a fmily member.

I especially hate it when people get a dog while they are pregnant and then want to give it away because of the baby. I mean granted there are some dogs that just don't like kids. But I think the majority of them just don't want to deal with the extra work it takes. To me giving away my dog would almost be like giving away a fmily member.

right?! i just don't get how people get the puppy while they're pregnant...like...um...duh...did you not know??

nothing bothers me more than the posts on craigslist offering up their dogs because they're having a baby shortly, or just had a baby. granted, sometimes there really are legitamite reasons someone might need to give up their dog. but seriously, every other post i open is because of a baby. and usually it's a puppy...and i just kinda wanna email them and be like "um...did you not know you were having a baby and that the baby would be a lot of work?"
I hate hate hate when people move and they are like ohhh 'we are moving' and get rid of their animal. That justs *PISSES* me off. I mean geez, you take yourself, your bed, but oh yea - leave the dog. Why would you move somewhere where you couldn't take them? It's such a looser excuse. I understand something might arise and the landlord is not cool with it, somebody falls really really ill, etc. I understand stuff happens. But the ohhh my dining room table is more important...that's total and complete :bs

I hate people like that too.

A pet is forever not just when it's convenient for you. :no

I agree, it really ticks me off to no end. :sigh

I think people do what they have to. What would you rather them do? Keep the dog and totally neglect them. Sometimes people can't handle things after a baby, should they give the baby away? Sorry, but my dog is a monster. If DH and I get pregnant next year and he doesn't calm down, ya, the dog is gone. There is only so much people can take. Getting pissy and assuming you know why they are doing that isn't right.

You never know the true reason behind what is going on. And what happens if they HAVE to move and they CAN'T take their dog? That happens constantly. It isn't anyones fault and they obviously don't want to put their dog in a shelter. Judging them for having to make a choice isn't right. I am really glad that all of yo will keep your dogs no matter what, but these people obviously can't. Judging them isn't helping anything.

Hmmmm yea, it actually sickens me how often people just give up their dogs. Or better yet, just let the loose to get run over, that's even better. :sarcasm
My pets ARE my babies, and I wouldn't give them up for anything. Time, patience, and training can solve almost anything. If you aren't willing to stick it out, don't get the poor animal in the first place. It's really simple. :no

I think people do what they have to. What would you rather them do? Keep the dog and totally neglect them. Sometimes people can't handle things after a baby, should they give the baby away? Sorry, but my dog is a monster. If DH and I get pregnant next year and he doesn't calm down, ya, the dog is gone. There is only so much people can take. Getting pissy and assuming you know why they are doing that isn't right.

You never know the true reason behind what is going on. And what happens if they HAVE to move and they CAN'T take their dog? That happens constantly. It isn't anyones fault and they obviously don't want to put their dog in a shelter. Judging them for having to make a choice isn't right. I am really glad that all of yo will keep your dogs no matter what, but these people obviously can't. Judging them isn't helping anything.

i totally agree.

Exactly why we don't own any animals! I know know that I can't handle a house, 2 kids and a animal. I don't believe in getting any type of pet unless you are going to take care of it fully and give it the time and attention it needs. I know i can't do that right now so it's not an option.

It's sad people buy dogs (any animal really) and see it as a temporary addition to the home.

I can see getting rid of animals when you move... i dont know how i will get our cat mya down to texas seeing as i have to drive from wisconsin... and that was NOT in the plans when we got her...

but i also agree that some people dont really take the time to think things through... like moving where you CAN have pets... or NOT getting a pet in the first place right after you get pregnant.

but at least the people on craigslist, regardless of the situation, are trying to find a HOME for these animals. i mean, they COULD just leave them outside somewhere or drop them off at an overcrowded humane society. you have to give them SOME credit for that.

My pets ARE my babies, and I wouldn't give them up for anything. Time, patience, and training can solve almost anything. If you aren't willing to stick it out, don't get the poor animal in the first place. It's really simple. :no


:tu Totally agree.

Exactly why we don't own any animals! I know know that I can't handle a house, 2 kids and a animal. I don't believe in getting any type of pet unless you are going to take care of it fully and give it the time and attention it needs. I know i can't do that right now so it's not an option.

It's sad people buy dogs (any animal really) and see it as a temporary addition to the home.

You are so right, and I admire your POV and responsibility.

We got a cat when we moved to CA. we wound up having to get rid of it because turns out dh was allergic and it basically caused him to have a major allergic reaction and he was hospitalized. When we got the cat we had no idea he was allergic to cats, as a matter of fact he had been around cats before with no ill effects. But being in El Centro it changed how is body reacted to stuff and well now he is allergic. Did I want to get rid of my cat? No but i didn't want my dh to die either. so I picked him over a pet.

Hmmmm yea, it actually sickens me how often people just give up their dogs. Or better yet, just let the loose to get run over, that's even better. :sarcasm
My pets ARE my babies, and I wouldn't give them up for anything. Time, patience, and training can solve almost anything. If you aren't willing to stick it out, don't get the poor animal in the first place. It's really simple. :no

The poor dog? What about the poor owners? We talked to vets and the pet store people and they all told us that the puggle we wanted was perfect for us. Then he DESTROYED our carpet in 6 different spots, chewed on all of our funiture, has a MAJOR attitude problem, refuses to sleep through the night, and 1/2 of the time is a freaking monster.

He is in training, doggie daycare that is supposed to help with his attitude, he is getting snipped as we speak, I walk him 3-4 times a day, I do everything in my power to try and get both of us through this. But you know what? I can only take so much. No one told us that because he was born in a cage, taken from his litter and bottle fed meant that he was going to be this difficult.

When my husband comes home, if I get pregnant and Cooper is still this destructive, I am sorry, he will go elsewhere. And that does not make me a bad person. Training, etc does not ALWAYS make a difference. Sometimes people and the pets they choose are not always a good match, finding them the right home is the responsible thing to do. Not the asshole thing to do. So no, it isn't "that simple."

I think people do what they have to. What would you rather them do? Keep the dog and totally neglect them. Sometimes people can't handle things after a baby, should they give the baby away? Sorry, but my dog is a monster. If DH and I get pregnant next year and he doesn't calm down, ya, the dog is gone. There is only so much people can take. Getting pissy and assuming you know why they are doing that isn't right.

You never know the true reason behind what is going on. And what happens if they HAVE to move and they CAN'T take their dog? That happens constantly. It isn't anyones fault and they obviously don't want to put their dog in a shelter. Judging them for having to make a choice isn't right. I am really glad that all of yo will keep your dogs no matter what, but these people obviously can't. Judging them isn't helping anything.

I agree

The poor dog? What about the poor owners? We talked to vets and the pet store people and they all told us that the puggle we wanted was perfect for us. Then he DESTROYED our carpet in 6 different spots, chewed on all of our funiture, has a MAJOR attitude problem, refuses to sleep through the night, and 1/2 of the time is a freaking monster.

He is in training, doggie daycare that is supposed to help with his attitude, he is getting snipped as we speak, I walk him 3-4 times a day, I do everything in my power to try and get both of us through this. But you know what? I can only take so much. No one told us that because he was born in a cage, taken from his litter and bottle fed meant that he was going to be this difficult.

When my husband comes home, if I get pregnant and Cooper is still this destructive, I am sorry, he will go elsewhere. And that does not make me a bad person. Training, etc does not ALWAYS make a difference. Sometimes people and the pets they choose are not always a good match, finding them the right home is the responsible thing to do. Not the asshole thing to do. So no, it isn't "that simple."

No it doesn't make you a bad person, maybe just not an animal person. I would probably just suggest not getting another pet for your household. I was raised around animals, all kinds, so I hear you about the training, some are just more difficult than others. But for me personally, I could never give up a member of my family, because that is what a pet is to me. I made a commitment to that animal, and I won't break it, but to each their own. I wasn't personally replying to your post, btw, I hope you don't think I was.

And just one more thing, giving a dog up, does not always ensure that they will "get a good home." In an ideal world, that would be the reality, but sadly, it's not. There is a very good chance that they will spend the rest of their life in a shelter, and unfortunately, more shelters are becoming "kill shelters," because there isn't enough money to fund them.

I think people do what they have to. What would you rather them do? Keep the dog and totally neglect them. Sometimes people can't handle things after a baby, should they give the baby away? Sorry, but my dog is a monster. If DH and I get pregnant next year and he doesn't calm down, ya, the dog is gone. There is only so much people can take. Getting pissy and assuming you know why they are doing that isn't right.

You never know the true reason behind what is going on. And what happens if they HAVE to move and they CAN'T take their dog? That happens constantly. It isn't anyones fault and they obviously don't want to put their dog in a shelter. Judging them for having to make a choice isn't right. I am really glad that all of yo will keep your dogs no matter what, but these people obviously can't. Judging them isn't helping anything.

yes, people do what they have to do. and sometimes i understand why someone needs to give up their animal. and has a good reason. but when a post says "i'm pregnant and can't handle this puppy and the baby that's due next week." ok well, i've seen puppy puppies...like 3 months...obviously this person knew she was pregnant and went and got a puppy anyway? that's what really pisses me off the most. i just don't get when people KNOW they are pregnant, and still use it as an excuse like "oh, i didn't know i was having a baby next week, i better get ride of my brand new puppy"

Wow, I feel like shit after reading this...I gave my dog up yesterday. For many reasons I don't feel like getting into. Basically, we did what was best for our family, a decision that was not taken lightly.

I think people do what they have to. What would you rather them do? Keep the dog and totally neglect them. Sometimes people can't handle things after a baby, should they give the baby away? Sorry, but my dog is a monster. If DH and I get pregnant next year and he doesn't calm down, ya, the dog is gone. There is only so much people can take. Getting pissy and assuming you know why they are doing that isn't right.

You never know the true reason behind what is going on. And what happens if they HAVE to move and they CAN'T take their dog? That happens constantly. It isn't anyones fault and they obviously don't want to put their dog in a shelter. Judging them for having to make a choice isn't right. I am really glad that all of yo will keep your dogs no matter what, but these people obviously can't. Judging them isn't helping anything.

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Wow, I feel like shit after reading this...I gave my dog up yesterday. For many reasons I don't feel like getting into. Basically, we did what was best for our family, a decision that was not taken lightly.

it's not about everyone who's ever given up a dog. don't take it that way. if it weren't for people giving up dogs, i wouldn't have gwen or buddy. we all know you tried your hardest with your dog. it's the people who get an 8 week old puppy right before they give birth, then like, days before, or a week or two after realize "wow, this is a lot of work with a puppy and a baby" and give the puppy up. i just don't understand how people can't see that it's going to be a lot of work.

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/pet/493444605.html

it's posts like this that drive me nuts. this woman is due to have her baby next week...and they have a 6 month old puppy...so if they got it at 2 months, they've had it 4 months, and when they got it, the obviously knew they were pregnant...and now just realizing it's going to be too much work?

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/pet/493444605.html

it's posts like this that drive me nuts. this woman is due to have her baby next week...and they have a 6 month old puppy...so if they got it at 2 months, they've had it 4 months, and when they got it, the obviously knew they were pregnant...and now just realizing it's going to be too much work?

Yeah, I totally understand what you're saying.

I got my dog Riley from craigslist.

His former owners couldn't keep him because they were moving so they placed him on craig's hoping they'd find a good match.

We met up with them several times before taking him home for the weekend...well it ended up being forever.

He's the best freebie I got from craig's.

I got my dog Riley from craigslist.

His former owners couldn't keep him because they were moving so they placed him on craig's hoping they'd find a good match.

We met up with them several times before taking him home for the weekend...well it ended up being forever.

He's the best freebie I got from craig's.

aww that's a wonderful story!

I completely get your point about people getting dogs and being preggo, but I also see how people would have to get rid of longtime pets over pregnancy. That's how I got my oldest dog - she's too much of an attention hound to be around a newborn.

As luck would have it, we got "her" a new puppy this past June, and she HATED the loss of HER PERSONAL attention. She wasn't mean to the puppy, but she spent a lot of time ignoring it, and she'd try to push her away from me or out of my lap. Now she's good with sharing attention, and loves her li'l sis, but if that had been an infant human that she had acted that way around (like she'd paw at the puppy or snap at her randomly when she tried to play), the dog would go before she became a threat to my child.

No it doesn't make you a bad person, maybe just not an animal person. I would probably just suggest not getting another pet for your household. I was raised around animals, all kinds, so I hear you about the training, some are just more difficult than others. But for me personally, I could never give up a member of my family, because that is what a pet is to me. I made a commitment to that animal, and I won't break it, but to each their own. I wasn't personally replying to your post, btw, I hope you don't think I was.

I'm sorry but WHAT?! My husband grew up with 3 dogs, I grew up with a dog, cat and hamster, I have 2 guinea pigs and now my dog Cooper. Don't you dare tell me that maybe I am not an animal person. Our TRAINER, VET, and DOG STORE OWNERS have said that Cooper might need to be with a family that has a very big piece of land to run around on. We can't give that to him right now.

What I would suggest for you is to stop assuming that just because an animal may not work out means that they are "not animal people." My last dog, we had her for 13 years, was never like this. So congrats for having such great animals. But until you have one who literally causes so much damage that you have no idea where to start repairing, until you spend thousands of dollars on a dog you have had for a few months to HELP THEM IN ANY WAY YOU CAN, DO NOT tell me that I am not an animal person.

it's not about everyone who's ever given up a dog. don't take it that way. if it weren't for people giving up dogs, i wouldn't have gwen or buddy. we all know you tried your hardest with your dog. it's the people who get an 8 week old puppy right before they give birth, then like, days before, or a week or two after realize "wow, this is a lot of work with a puppy and a baby" and give the puppy up. i just don't understand how people can't see that it's going to be a lot of work.

That is one thing, telling someone they shouldnt bring another animal into their home because one didn't work out, is total bull shit.

Just like some people should not have kids there are people who should NEVER own an animal.

We are moving this summer...with two dogs, a bird and a cat. All of them will be in my car with me and DH and the kids with him. I could NEVER give up a pet because we are moving IMO it's a poor excuse and a way to pawn them off and make yourself feel better because you can't be bothered to take that little extra effort and take them with you.

As far as getting rid of them because you can't "handle" the dog....I won't go there.

Just like some people should not have kids there are people who should NEVER own an animal.

We are moving this summer...with two dogs, a bird and a cat. All of them will be in my car with me and DH and the kids with him. I could NEVER give up a pet because we are moving IMO it's a poor excuse and a way to pawn them off and make yourself feel better because you can't be bothered to take that little extra effort and take them with you.

As far as getting rid of them because you can't "handle" the dog....I won't go there.


Ya know what. I am not going to "go there either."

Some people are something else. Assuming that they have the answers to everything. Until you live in someone else's shoes...stop assuming you know the reason for their actions.

Ya know what. I am not going to "go there either."

Some people are something else. Assuming that they have the answers to everything. Until you live in someone else's shoes...stop assuming you know the reason for their actions.

And maybe YOU should quit assuming every single post on this thread is directed to you. :rolleyes

THIS IS WHY PEOPLE NEED TO RESEARCH BREEDS 10000000000% BEFORE THEY GET A DOG!!

I have one of the most high energy dogs ever and I never complain about going to two classes with him and walking him every day.

Not only because of babies and moving, but i think people dont take the time to learn about breeds first. I just had a baby and we have two dogs,IMO i would never give my dogs up.

And maybe YOU should quit assuming every single post on this thread is directed to you. :rolleyes

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THIS IS WHY PEOPLE NEED TO RESEARCH BREEDS 10000000000% BEFORE THEY GET A DOG!!

I have one of the most high energy dogs ever and I never complain about going to two classes with him and walking him every day.

Not only because of babies and moving, but i think people dont take the time to learn about breeds first. I just had a baby and we have two dogs,IMO i would never give my dogs up.


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I think people do what they have to. What would you rather them do? Keep the dog and totally neglect them. Sometimes people can't handle things after a baby, should they give the baby away? Sorry, but my dog is a monster. If DH and I get pregnant next year and he doesn't calm down, ya, the dog is gone. There is only so much people can take. Getting pissy and assuming you know why they are doing that isn't right.

You never know the true reason behind what is going on. And what happens if they HAVE to move and they CAN'T take their dog? That happens constantly. It isn't anyones fault and they obviously don't want to put their dog in a shelter. Judging them for having to make a choice isn't right. I am really glad that all of yo will keep your dogs no matter what, but these people obviously can't. Judging them isn't helping anything.

I totally agree.

Speaking of which...ya know, my mom had a schnauzer for 10 years....the dog was psychotic...that dog bit my ODD when she was a year old....the dog was gone. What was my mother supposed to do...tell me not to bring my daughter over anymore?

ETA: While I understand and halfway agree that moving is a crappy excuse for getting rid of ur animals....what if u simply CANNOT AFFORD the pet deposit that is required in some areas? I mean, all of us move around ALOT, not all of us live on post, MOST PLACES require a HELLISH pet deposit...so what then? You still HAVE to move. :shrug

I'm sorry but WHAT?! My husband grew up with 3 dogs, I grew up with a dog, cat and hamster, I have 2 guinea pigs and now my dog Cooper. Don't you dare tell me that maybe I am not an animal person. Our TRAINER, VET, and DOG STORE OWNERS have said that Cooper might need to be with a family that has a very big piece of land to run around on. We can't give that to him right now.

What I would suggest for you is to stop assuming that just because an animal may not work out means that they are "not animal people." My last dog, we had her for 13 years, was never like this. So congrats for having such great animals. But until you have one who literally causes so much damage that you have no idea where to start repairing, until you spend thousands of dollars on a dog you have had for a few months to HELP THEM IN ANY WAY YOU CAN, DO NOT tell me that I am not an animal person.


There are many shelters and breeders who will NOT give you one of their animals if they know you have already gotten rid of one...just so you know. And I am not just pulling that out of my ass, it's true. My mom bred Yorkshire Terriers for years, and did background checks on people. I know if you bring an animal to a shelter around here, you CANNOT adopt another one from there, say one year later or so. And again, I know this because I have volunteered at shelters for hours towards my major. Not assuming there either. You sound like you may have a guilty conscience, and I am sorry about that. You really shouldn't get so defensive, no one was blaming you, or even directing their reply towards you. :dunno

wow, my dog threads always go this way. :lol

anyway. i agree that people need to research breeds completely and totally before getting a dog. and i'm not saying a person can't "have a chance" at owning a dog. but for god's sake it shouldn't take a "chance" they should know full well how much work a puppy takes and how much work a baby takes and then decide if they want to commit to that much work.

buddy is awful with kids. he jumps on them and barks at them and he's just not good with them at all. is that gonna make me give him up when i have a baby? no.

i just don't like people using it as an excuse. "oh, i'm having a baby so buh-bye doggy" no. that's bullshit. at least have the decency to tell me you screwed up and not blame it on the fact you had a baby and didn't know it was gonna be this much work.

i truely can see why someone might have to give up their dog. like gwen...her family couldn't afford to feed her, and there was no way they could fix that. they openly admitted to that and knew she deserved better. the "i don't have enough time for the dog" excuse gets old.

There are many shelters and breeders who will NOT give you one of their animals if they know you have already gotten rid of one...just so you know. And I am not just pulling that out of my ass, it's true. My mom bred Yorkshire Terriers for years, and did background checks on people. I know if you bring an animal to a shelter around here, you CANNOT adopt another one from there, say one year later or so. And again, I know this because I have volunteered at shelters for hours towards my major. Not assuming there either. You sound like you may have a guilty conscience, and I am sorry about that. You really shouldn't get so defensive, no one was blaming you, or even directing their reply towards you. :dunno

EXACTLY!! And alot of the whole "I have to give my dog away because we are moving, or we can't control him" and being Military is the reason A LOT of shelters and/or rescues refuse to adopt to military families that really WANT a dog in their life.

ETA: While I understand and halfway agree that moving is a crappy excuse for getting rid of ur animals....what if u simply CANNOT AFFORD the pet deposit that is required in some areas? I mean, all of us move around ALOT, not all of us live on post, MOST PLACES require a HELLISH pet deposit...so what then? You still HAVE to move. :shrug


Yes you still have to move but a good majority of the time you know where you are going in advance and would it kill someone to take some of that PCS money to put down the pet deposit instead of buying something else with it? I know most of the time we make money when we move. I have been moving with DH for over 14 years, us making the effort for our pets to be with us has NEVER been an issue.

...............and i'm not saying a person can't "have a chance" at owning a dog. but for god's sake it shouldn't take a "chance" they should know full well how much work a puppy takes and how much work a baby takes and then decide if they want to commit to that much work.

Well, people are created from experience. One cannot be expected to just KNOW all about something they have never encountered. People have children every day and didnt realize how much work it is to have a child. ITS IMPOSSIBLE to know how much work it is unless u've experienced it. Same goes for getting a puppy. People who have never owned a dog dont REALLY KNOW how much work it is to have a puppy.

I do however agree that getting rid of ur dog BECAUSE u get pregnant is a piss poor excuse.

Yes you still have to move but a good majority of the time you know where you are going in advance and would it kill someone to take some of that PCS money to put down the pet deposit instead of buying something else with it? I know most of the time we make money when we move. I have been moving with DH for over 14 years, us making the effort for our pets to be with us has NEVER been an issue.

sometimes that isn't an option. when we moved here every place we talked to wanted at least 500 per pet so for two dogs it was a grand and some places wanted 1500-2000 for a pet deposit. umm ok that is quite a bit of money. we got lucky and found someone who didn't care that much ( turns out our house has some other issues so it really wasn't that big a deal) but of all the other places we looked to rent were at minimum 500 per pet. we didn't make ANY money on this last move.

:dunno it would just not be an issue for me. I would find a way to make it work, we are looking now for next summer and already planning if we have to rent (:pukey) for deposits because the animals WILL go it's not an option.

I never think a pet is disposable...no matter what kind of pet. I have taken everything from fish to rats cross country with us. :hehe

:dunno it would just not be an issue for me. I would find a way to make it work, we are looking now for next summer and already planning if we have to rent (:pukey) for deposits because the animals WILL go it's not an option.

I never think a pet is disposable...no matter what kind of pet. I have taken everything from fish to rats cross country with us. :hehe

and that is fine for you but not always for other people. My animals are our family too, but at the same time if it came down to feeding and sheltering my kids vs the dogs, as much as I love them my family will always come first. but that is just me.

and that is fine for you but not always for other people. My animals are our family too, but at the same time if it came down to feeding and sheltering my kids vs the dogs, as much as I love them my family will always come first. but that is just me.

My family always comes first....but our dogs are part of that equasion. ;)

My point was you know you are moving...you usually have time to plan (sometimes not, I get that I have moved cross county on less than 2 weeks notice and *gasp* still managed to take my pets) so I don't understand why people can't add thier pets as part of the moving process. I guess if you can't afford to pay the deposits that may occur in the future, you should not have the pets to being with. :dunno

Wow, I feel like shit after reading this...I gave my dog up yesterday. For many reasons I don't feel like getting into. Basically, we did what was best for our family, a decision that was not taken lightly.


Don't feel like shit. I've had 2 different dogs that I've had to give up because they just were not a good fit with my family.

People should use their communities to learn about dogs and the breeds...Use your local AKC club for help.

My family always comes first....but our dogs are part of that equasion. ;)

My point was you know you are moving...you usually have time to plan (sometimes not, I get that I have moved cross county on less than 2 weeks notice and *gasp* still managed to take my pets) so I don't understand why people can't add thier pets as part of the moving process. I guess if you can't afford to pay the deposits that may occur in the future, you should not have the pets to being with. :dunno

Well I am not going to presume to know other people's situations. I am also not going to presume to know their FINANCIAL situations. I am also not going put myself in the "higher" position of generalizing where this subject is concerned. No one made me or anyone else for that matter, an authority on the subject. Just because someone has pets (btw I own 3 cats) does not make them the decision maker on how pets should be handled. :shrug Granted, my pets go where I go, but I'm not going to say that something drastic wont happen in the future where God forbid, I might have to give up my babies.

I am also aware that everyone has different views on their pets. I am not going to chastise anyone because they did what they thought was best for their family. It's THEIR family...and its not for me or anyone else to judge IMO.

Well I am not going to presume to know other people's situations. I am also not going to presume to know their FINANCIAL situations. I am also not going put myself in the "higher" position of generalizing where this subject is concerned. No one made me or anyone else for that matter, an authority on the subject. Just because someone has pets (btw I own 3 cats) does not make them the decision maker on how pets should be handled. :shrug Granted, my pets go where I go, but I'm not going to say that something drastic wont happen in the future where God forbid, I might have to give up my babies.

I am also aware that everyone has different views on their pets. I am not going to chastise anyone because they did what they thought was best for their family. It's THEIR family...and its not for me or anyone else to judge IMO.


People shouldnt get pets without really thinking things through...ALL PETS COST money and will always cost money. Its a no brainer. If you are tight with money then why would getting any pet be a good answer?

People shouldnt get pets without really thinking things through...ALL PETS COST money and will always cost money. Its a no brainer. If you are tight with money then why would getting any pet be a good answer?

because at the time, they might have been fine financially. Things happen sometimes and ur financial situation gets worse. There are people who LOVE their pets, but something happened, and they can no longer afford them. Things change, nothing stays the same.

People shouldnt get pets without really thinking things through...ALL PETS COST money and will always cost money. Its a no brainer. If you are tight with money then why would getting any pet be a good answer?

:tu:yes but not "presuming to know anyone's finanical status" I totally agree!! We are extremely fortunate that we can afford our pets...all of them...not matter what the costs. I realize some are not, but they should really think it through before getting ANY pet.

I told dh that I hope we stay stateside because I am NOT giving up my ratties. Kind of extreme and something we have no control over.


I feel like crying just thinking about it.

:tu:yes but not "presuming to know anyone's finanical status" I totally agree!! We are extremely fortunate that we can afford our pets...all of them...not matter what the costs. I realize some are not, but they should really think it through before getting ANY pet.

:yes:yes

For instance...I want a HORSE SO FREAKIN BAD! can we afford one right now? Yes...Are we going to get one now? no because we dont want to take on too much right now...We are THINKING ahead.

I told dh that I hope we stay stateside because I am NOT giving up my ratties. Kind of extreme and something we have no control over.


I feel like crying just thinking about it.

You can take your animals over seas

You can take your animals over seas

Most but not rats. Believe me I looked into it not too long ago. ;) A lot of place don't allow you to transport rodents. Even Alaska has a ban on certain rats...you only allowed a certain color combination.

You can take your animals over seas

I didn't know that. Is there a quarantine period? If we went to Amsterdam or Hawaii?

Most but not rats. Believe me I looked into it not too long ago. ;) A lot of place don't allow you to transport rodents.



:( They probably don't want the suckers to breed over and over and over...:lmao

I found a new home for my dog Tequila when I found out I was preggo with dd#1.

The dog was very aggressive to everyone but me. I got him when I was high school from the vet office that I worked at. But once I got married and moved in with dh it was a disaster. He even bite my dh several times because he was sitting next to me.

I found him a new owner, an older guy, that traveled in his motor home. It worked out great:)

I'm with you on this one, I hate seeing the one reason that someone is giving up a pet is because they are having a baby and they don't want to deal with the extra work.

I didn't know that. Is there a quarantine period? If we went to Amsterdam or Hawaii?

Hawaii does not allow rats to be brought over to the island but they do have rats often at the human society in Honolulu. I had to get rid of my rats when we moved to Hawaii :(

I had a dog for years that I had to give up because of her medical problems......it's not that I couldn't afford them, it was the fact that I was finally on my own and the dog could not be left at home alone or she would get depressed and have seizures. It was either come home and find her dead or find a new family for her......I chose the latter

I had a dog for years that I had to give up because of her medical problems......it's not that I couldn't afford them, it was the fact that I was finally on my own and the dog could not be left at home alone or she would get depressed and have seizures. It was either come home and find her dead or find a new family for her......I chose the latter

I don't think that is the same thing though. There are vaild reasons for giving up pets, yours is certainly one of them.

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