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valerieam · 01-19-2012, 01:34 AM

I have a problem with people who think animals are disposable.

I have a friend who moved out of the area. She had a large dog and shortly after her move she rehomed her because it was hard to find a place who would let you have big dogs. A couple years later she got a dashound and had her for several years. She moved back to this area and called me and said she needed to find a home for her because they couldn't find a house to rent, or she was going to take her to the pound. I knew the issue wasn't really finding a place to rent, but that she had a new boyfirend and didn't want to be bothered with the dog anymore. I found Lily a home with a co-worker and she is treated like a princess.

Another friend has daughters who have gone through multipule pets. They have them for a year or so and then there is always some excuse and they give them away. But down the road they find another cute puppy,or kitten and get it. After a time it becomes a bother and off to another home it goes. I guess I should be glad they find new homes instead of taking them to the pound.

I understand sometimes a pet isn't a good fit for a family, or because of financial hardships they need to rehome. Those I understand. It's the people who get tired of the pet and no longer want the responsibility that upset me.

01-19-2012, 01:34 AM	#21
valerieam Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 449	I have a problem with people who think animals are disposable. I have a friend who moved out of the area. She had a large dog and shortly after her move she rehomed her because it was hard to find a place who would let you have big dogs. A couple years later she got a dashound and had her for several years. She moved back to this area and called me and said she needed to find a home for her because they couldn't find a house to rent, or she was going to take her to the pound. I knew the issue wasn't really finding a place to rent, but that she had a new boyfirend and didn't want to be bothered with the dog anymore. I found Lily a home with a co-worker and she is treated like a princess. Another friend has daughters who have gone through multipule pets. They have them for a year or so and then there is always some excuse and they give them away. But down the road they find another cute puppy,or kitten and get it. After a time it becomes a bother and off to another home it goes. I guess I should be glad they find new homes instead of taking them to the pound. I understand sometimes a pet isn't a good fit for a family, or because of financial hardships they need to rehome. Those I understand. It's the people who get tired of the pet and no longer want the responsibility that upset me.