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SnowWa · 03-26-2006, 10:29 PM

Snow wa. I don't think what you said is remotely right. My husband doesn't care for my pets..complains all the time about them..does that make me a bad pet owner..i think not..this is ridiculous..she is here for help. If you dont' feel the need to help then why bother to post.---------------------------------------------------

TashasMom -- I am sorry your husband doesn't care for your pets and that he complains about them all the time. I have never been in this situation.

I certainly never said that MaryKay is a "bad pet owner." I think that she is a "good pet owner." I think that her problem is the relationship between her husband and the puppys.

I'm not going to argue with you. I think MaryKay is just fine. I just feel sorry for her - and the situation that she is in. It must be hard having two little pups that have to "be turned off" when your husband comes home - so that he can watch TV and be comfortable and sleep all night. Lord knows that all little puppies drive most of us up the wall for a while...going through their puppy stage. But, this is also one of the most enjoyable times for most of us - in spite of the "problems" and "extra work" they cause.

They are so cute and such a challenge when they are little. All of us have lost sleep and cleaned up more than our fair share of pee and poop. But, fortunately, finally, they get older, and become better and easier to manage.

I am not saying this to critize anyone - but, if my husband felt that way about a little puppy - I don't think I would have gotten a second one. I would have had my hands full trying to keep everyone happy with just one.

I think MaryKay loves her little pups. She is just having a hard time and doesn't know what to do because her husband doesn't share her affection for them.

Again - I am not critizing MaryKay at all. I feel sorry for her and the situation she is in.

And - yes, of course, I took good care of my husband and wanted him to enjoy life and be comfortable....as he did me. We had several pets and went through a lot (together) with all of them. And, there were some that drove me crazy and vice versa. But - that's life! They were always a part of our family, and we took good care of them and enjoyed them all. Looking back, sometimes the ones that drove us the most crazy were the ones that we loved most of all...

Instead of caring about my opinion (which is just one off-the-wall opinion and not that important) - what do you advise MaryKay to do?

I, personally, don't know what she should do - other than have a heart-to-heart talk with her husband and make a decision together about raising these two little puppies. Optimally, it should be enjoyable for both of them...not just one of them. And, I'm afraid, at this point, it isn't even enjoyable for MaryKay. This is unfortunate - don't you agree?

Carol Jean

03-26-2006, 10:29 PM	#144
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	Snow wa. I don't think what you said is remotely right. My husband doesn't care for my pets..complains all the time about them..does that make me a bad pet owner..i think not..this is ridiculous..she is here for help. If you dont' feel the need to help then why bother to post.--------------------------------------------------- TashasMom -- I am sorry your husband doesn't care for your pets and that he complains about them all the time. I have never been in this situation. I certainly never said that MaryKay is a "bad pet owner." I think that she is a "good pet owner." I think that her problem is the relationship between her husband and the puppys. I'm not going to argue with you. I think MaryKay is just fine. I just feel sorry for her - and the situation that she is in. It must be hard having two little pups that have to "be turned off" when your husband comes home - so that he can watch TV and be comfortable and sleep all night. Lord knows that all little puppies drive most of us up the wall for a while...going through their puppy stage. But, this is also one of the most enjoyable times for most of us - in spite of the "problems" and "extra work" they cause. They are so cute and such a challenge when they are little. All of us have lost sleep and cleaned up more than our fair share of pee and poop. But, fortunately, finally, they get older, and become better and easier to manage. I am not saying this to critize anyone - but, if my husband felt that way about a little puppy - I don't think I would have gotten a second one. I would have had my hands full trying to keep everyone happy with just one. I think MaryKay loves her little pups. She is just having a hard time and doesn't know what to do because her husband doesn't share her affection for them. Again - I am not critizing MaryKay at all. I feel sorry for her and the situation she is in. And - yes, of course, I took good care of my husband and wanted him to enjoy life and be comfortable....as he did me. We had several pets and went through a lot (together) with all of them. And, there were some that drove me crazy and vice versa. But - that's life! They were always a part of our family, and we took good care of them and enjoyed them all. Looking back, sometimes the ones that drove us the most crazy were the ones that we loved most of all... Instead of caring about my opinion (which is just one off-the-wall opinion and not that important) - what do you advise MaryKay to do? I, personally, don't know what she should do - other than have a heart-to-heart talk with her husband and make a decision together about raising these two little puppies. Optimally, it should be enjoyable for both of them...not just one of them. And, I'm afraid, at this point, it isn't even enjoyable for MaryKay. This is unfortunate - don't you agree? Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.