Originally Posted by bren (Post 1564148)

most doctors will not tie tubes (or burn or whatever they do) if you are under a certain age in case the person changes her mind about having children. I've heard about this happening to a handful of people I know. One of these women already had 4 kids but was under the age of 35 and the doctor STILL wouldn't do it.

Originally Posted by bren (Post 1564148)

most doctors will not tie tubes (or burn or whatever they do) if you are under a certain age in case the person changes her mind about having children. I've heard about this happening to a handful of people I know. One of these women already had 4 kids but was under the age of 35 and the doctor STILL wouldn't do it.

Originally Posted by pepe mint (Post 1564012)

i can agree with the child abuse if the medications are tried, they don't work, and the kids continue to suffer. but i dont think it is abuse if you know the child has allergies and you are trying different treatments...and find one that works.

i know if trinity had allergies to our dogs, i would try different treatments. rehoming my animals would be a VERY last resort...and i would hope to never be in a situation like that.

the way i look at it with kids/pets...and i may get a hammering for saying this. but it's not that we love the kids more than the pets...or the pets more than the kids...but when we are faced with a situation where the kids simply CANNOT be with the pets...there are only so many options... and re-homing the pet is one of those options. bottom line.

and if re-homing a pet because the lifestyle that you are currently offering the pet is not good (for whatever reason...health, money, time, whatever...) you have to do what is right and fair by the pet. there are WONDERFUL people out there looking for a pet to love. a lot of people would prefer to adopt a pet that is a little older...vs. a small puppy. and if you rehoming the pet is in the very best interest of the pet...and they are going into a home like that where their quality of life is increased tremendously, I do not see why anyone should be made to feel bad about that.

in life, we are all faced with choices and difficult decisions to make. and we make them.

Originally Posted by buddybramble (Post 1564212)

Thanks mardelin, i can definately understand why you don't have lots of litters, these little babies are way to easy to fall in love with.
My Fair lacy.... WOW you would honestly give the child away first :eek: I think you best take EVERY precaution thats possible to take :) being so young i think its very wise to not do anything permanent to stop kiddy production... just in case;) and i'm glad that you said that other people or friends would 'go' before your furbaby, thats how i feel and ive always been a little bit uncomfortable with it feeling that maybe that makes me a bad person to put 'a dog' before a person, but he's not just a dog he's part of our family and has as much right to stay part of it as the rest of us.

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 1564191)

Wow. Kinda wish I had temporary "admin powers" - bc there are a few members who were beyond nasty. You know, if you re-read the over-arching theme of the original post - it's truly about RESPECT - and then the thread continues with all of this disrespect.

1st, my heart goes out to anyone in a re-homing situation. PERIOD.

2nd, I don't believe in re-homing an animal any more than I believe in re-homing a human. That's ME. And, I am of sound body and mind and age (for you age-ists) to make this statement with 100% of my conviction. That's what I believe. PERIOD.

3rd, I respect one's choice - but when a person posts in a public forum about re-homing (or anything else for that matter), I think they should be prepared for responses that don't necessarily agree with them. And you know what? That's okay - as long as it's done respectfully. And if someone chooses to try to "educate" a re-homer about the down side of re-homing, that's their prerogative. But, geez, be compassionate about it if you're taking the liberty of said prerogative.

Originally Posted by rachelcb80 (Post 1564226)

Must just be every doctors preference because when I was pregnant with my baby last year (#2) my doctor asked if I would be wanting my tubes tied after the birth. I was only 26 years old.

I read the first page of this thread and then skipped to the last wondering why it was so long. The thread seemed to take a 90 degree turn! :eek:

As for breeders choosing where their pups go, more power to them! They actually care about the animal more than the dollar. I have very young children but it has been top priority for me from day one to teach my children how to treat animals. But you do have to be very careful with dogs this size and pay extra attention when both kids and dog are playing together. Accidents can happen to quickly.

And as far as rehoming a pet goes, isn't that the better option over sending them to the shelter? If you can't keep an animal you just can't.

I've never understood why people bother themselves with others business. If it doesn't personally affect you (aside from a terrible situation like child or animal abuse), who cares what someone else does?!

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy (Post 1564234)

Well, I think I can only say that because I have no interest in having kids and don't want them. I'm sure if I actually wanted a child, I couldn't just rehome the child...but I don't want one. However, i do want my pets so I have them instead of children. I just don't think it's fair that humans can get pregnant all year around...why can't it only be twice a year??

Originally Posted by buddybramble (Post 1564254)

You DO have children, they are just furry ones and a lot less mess and trouble! :)

Originally Posted by buddybramble (Post 1564254)

You DO have children, they are just furry ones and a lot less mess and trouble! :)

Originally Posted by lidarose (Post 1563935)

Exactly. If you aren't in this thread to support daisy mae, you should keep your opinions to yourself:( . Look at the title of the thread - lets try not to be one of those people:p

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy (Post 1564110)

I was actually talking to my mom about that over Thanksgiving but doctors don't allow you to do that normally. I think even to have your tubes tied you have to be a certain age and/or have had so many children. I'm not sure if they'd even let someone have a hysterectomy unless there is a medical issue. Surgery seems kindof scary too