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[fortheloveofgoats]

I need to vent. I like to look at CL and Ebay, just to see all the different dogs and animals. It pisses me off to read, this is a good dog, doesn't bite, is potty trained, fixed, loves people, but we have to find them a home because we are having a kid. Really? Dogs are great for a kid to grow up with. You aren't even going to try? How would they like to be replaced? What is wrong with people? Do they not know because of them giving up on them, more than likely it will end up in the pound and be put to sleep? The other thing that just makes me boil, is when people look at their dogs/cats as money. Oh lets make a young dog, more then likely a pup itself, have litter after litter. Do you know where your poor pups will end up? They will be bounced around, and eventually end up in the pound. Sorry, one more. To the people that give up their dog because it's old. Way to go. You gave a dog a good home for 9 years, and now that he is old, you want a puppy. Well he ends up in the pound, and his last memories are of a concrete floor, a lot of noise, and then a cold table and a needle. More than likely you won't even think about that because all you want is a puppy. Oh how people make me so sick. Sorry for the rant, I just get so upset.

 

[Stacykins]

I wish more people had common sense and thought like you. There would be fewer animals without homes.

It seems that only rarely are people validated with giving up an animal. I know people who've lived on the most meager rations (peanut butter and pasta only) so they could afford to feed their dog/cat/whatever. It'd be like abandoning a child because you are having another child, unthinkable!

Funny story though, my parents got their first dog as a married couple in preparation for having children. They figured if they could do well as dog parents with Ole Kelly dog then they'd be ready to be parents to a child. And she was the best darn dog to my sister and I, I really do miss her. She'd let us cuddle and do anything to her, she'd bring us her toys to share, and was an endless fount of love. Good memories.

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

I wish more people had common sense and thought like you. There would be fewer animals without homes.

It seems that only rarely are people validated with giving up an animal. I know people who've lived on the most meager rations (peanut butter and pasta only) so they could afford to feed their dog/cat/whatever. It'd be like abandoning a child because you are having another child, unthinkable!

Funny story though, my parents got their first dog as a married couple in preparation for having children. They figured if they could do well as dog parents with Ole Kelly dog then they'd be ready to be parents to a child. And she was the best darn dog to my sister and I, I really do miss her. She'd let us cuddle and do anything to her, she'd bring us her toys to share, and was an endless fount of love. Good memories.

I was really worried about posting this, so thank you. I didn't want to upset anyone.

I know of homeless people that take better care of their dogs. They make sure that their dog eats before they ever get to. I have told some heartless people it would be like giving up their child, and they laughed and said it's nothing the same.

Your parent's were very smart for thinking that way. I have had dogs all my life. From pup to having to be put down because of cancer or not being able to eat anymore. I am making sure that my kids are getting to have the same memories. I can only hope that I am passing on the same feelings to my kids. So that way, we can have a family line of people who keep their pets.

Thanks for sharing your great story.

 

[Chirpy]

Almost 15 years ago we adopted an 8 week old puppy from a rescue organization. He's part German Shepherd and part ?????. He's black with long hair (black dogs are often considered 'bad' and unadoptable) and weighs about 80 lbs.

He has helped raise our 8 kids and many foster children... he has greeted us every single day with complete adoring love and devotion.

For his size... he's an old dog. He still acts like a puppy when he's helping with the farm chores but he chooses to lay on his bed more often this winter... Just the 'knowing' that he may not live through another year puts me into tears. I sit with him and try not to cry because he's happy and gets concerned if I'm not. Our family has loved him and we cannot think about him not being here with us. I would love to have another 15 years with him -- I don't want to lose him; he is one of our family.

There is no more intense love and devotion than is given by a dog to his people.

Just saying...

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

Thanks for sharing. That is great! I know what you mean about having a hard time knowing that he is getting older. We adopted Jude 9 years ago from a pound. He was almost a year when we bought him. So he is 10 this, but he will be 11 this year. He is showing his signs of getting old. I hope that you don't have to go through any tough times with any time soon. Do you have a picture? If you want to share. This is Jude

This is Bear. We didn't adopt him. He was a Christmas present from my hubby and cousin. He is 6 soon to be 7.

 

[Ownedby3alpacas]

I need to vent. I like to look at CL and Ebay, just to see all the different dogs and animals. It pisses me off to read, this is a good dog, doesn't bite, is potty trained, fixed, loves people, but we have to find them a home because we are having a kid. Really? Dogs are great for a kid to grow up with. You aren't even going to try? How would they like to be replaced? What is wrong with people? Do they not know because of them giving up on them, more than likely it will end up in the pound and be put to sleep? The other thing that just makes me boil, is when people look at their dogs/cats as money. Oh lets make a young dog, more then likely a pup itself, have litter after litter. Do you know where your poor pups will end up? They will be bounced around, and eventually end up in the pound. Sorry, one more. To the people that give up their dog because it's old. Way to go. You gave a dog a good home for 9 years, and now that he is old, you want a puppy. Well he ends up in the pound, and his last memories are of a concrete floor, a lot of noise, and then a cold table and a needle. More than likely you won't even think about that because all you want is a puppy. Oh how people make me so sick. Sorry for the rant, I just get so upset.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!! You said that perfectly and more people need to think before they get an animal so things like this never have to happen!

Oh, and most of these people that give up their dog because they are having a baby will later on go out and get a new puppy so the kids can grow up with a dog....
Don't even get me started on all this...I volunteer with a dog rescue and also patrol craigslist and read all those stupid posts and want to yell at all the people who do that. Your pets, any dog, cat, horse, goat, rabbit, or fish you have, are your responsibility... They are just like members of your family and depend on YOU to survive. Don't do these things to them!!

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

I need to vent. I like to look at CL and Ebay, just to see all the different dogs and animals. It pisses me off to read, this is a good dog, doesn't bite, is potty trained, fixed, loves people, but we have to find them a home because we are having a kid. Really? Dogs are great for a kid to grow up with. You aren't even going to try? How would they like to be replaced? What is wrong with people? Do they not know because of them giving up on them, more than likely it will end up in the pound and be put to sleep? The other thing that just makes me boil, is when people look at their dogs/cats as money. Oh lets make a young dog, more then likely a pup itself, have litter after litter. Do you know where your poor pups will end up? They will be bounced around, and eventually end up in the pound. Sorry, one more. To the people that give up their dog because it's old. Way to go. You gave a dog a good home for 9 years, and now that he is old, you want a puppy. Well he ends up in the pound, and his last memories are of a concrete floor, a lot of noise, and then a cold table and a needle. More than likely you won't even think about that because all you want is a puppy. Oh how people make me so sick. Sorry for the rant, I just get so upset.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!! You said that perfectly and more people need to think before they get an animal so things like this never have to happen!

Oh, and most of these people that give up their dog because they are having a baby will later on go out and get a new puppy so the kids can grow up with a dog....
Don't even get me started on all this...I volunteer with a dog rescue and also patrol craigslist and read all those stupid posts and want to yell at all the people who do that. Your pets, any dog, cat, horse, goat, rabbit, or fish you have, are your responsibility... They are just like members of your family and depend on YOU to survive. Don't do these things to them!!

Well thank you for adding some very good points. Also, thank you you for volunteering. I can only imagine how hard that can be.

 

[Teeah3612]

This is why I have four dogs and seven cats! Lilo (8 yrs) was from a liter of Saint Bernard/Huskie mixed pups, the produce of an accidental breeding, Roscoe (about 3 yrs) is a stray beagle my son brought home, Dison (maybe 1 year) is a HUGE stray pup that showed up one day, and Rockie (10 yrs) is a Yorkie that was rescued from the pound at age 5. Only one cat did I bring home on purpose and my sone begged for her. She is 13 now. The others range in age from 18 months to 4 years. They all showed up at the house or were found along side the road at one point or another. We get them fixed and feed them well. I love puppies and kittens, but don't want to breed any more at my house, another stray will show up soon enough!

People need to realize that a pet is a lifetime commitment! When I get home from work around 5, the first thing I do is change my clothes and feed my animals.

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

This is why I have four dogs and seven cats! Lilo (8 yrs) was from a liter of Saint Bernard/Huskie mixed pups, the produce of an accidental breeding, Roscoe (about 3 yrs) is a stray beagle my son brought home, Dison (maybe 1 year) is a HUGE stray pup that showed up one day, and Rockie (10 yrs) is a Yorkie that was rescued from the pound at age 5. Only one cat did I bring home on purpose and my sone begged for her. She is 13 now. The others range in age from 18 months to 4 years. They all showed up at the house or were found along side the road at one point or another. We get them fixed and feed them well. I love puppies and kittens, but don't want to breed any more at my house, another stray will show up soon enough!

People need to realize that a pet is a lifetime commitment! When I get home from work around 5, the first thing I do is change my clothes and feed my animals.

Wow, that is great to read! Thank you for you being able to take in strays, especially getting them fixed. I bet that can be expensive. If only my hubby would let me take in strays. He says two dogs is more then enough. Maybe one day I can get him to change his mind. Yes they are a lifetime commitment, and a lot of people don't think about that. They just see something cute and small. That's the other stupid excuse that people use. I bought a puppy, didn't look the breed up to see it's personality and the size. Now that it's not a puppy anymore, it is a big dog that needs a lot of exercise. So I can't have a big dog, and I am not active enough for this dog. If only people had to be fined for giving up there dog. Or had to take a quiz about the puppy they want to buy. Or at least something.

 

[KellyHM]

I agree with everything you've said. Can I add another rant? I work in the veterinary field and just had a client come in with a new dog (about 2 yrs old) that she got from "a friend." He had a hot spot on his side that needed to be treated and she wanted us to bill her for $36. Seriously?!! You got a (free) dog a week ago and you ALREADY can't take care of him?! What about vaccines, heartworm prevention, flea prevention, emergencies. Don't get a freaking dog if you can't afford to care for it! I feel the same way about people having kids who shouldn't.

On another note, I have a 17-month-old and another on the way. We have the same 3 dogs we had before he was born (only missing the 4th b/c she died of old age at 14), plus another one that DH brought home as an 8-wk-old only a week before I had my son. I could have DH for that one, but oh well. The oldest dog (7) was a little growly when my son started crawling (I think he didn't understand it), but he got has butt busted a couple times and has been fine. Now that my son is a little older he pulls on his lips and hugs him with no problem. If the dog hadn't learned to get along he would have been kenneled more, but we still wouldn't have given him up after so long.