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03-22-2012, 02:28 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Just very frustrated!! Why my family won't or can't accept the love that I have for my boys... I know I should not let it bug me, but it does. I am getting soooo tired of hearing my sister say... They are just dogs! YET when my mom suggests that they get rid of their dogs that they hardly pay any attention to my sister says... Why they kids will be devastated. Well if they are just dogs, why do you care so much, is what I want to say but I don't. My fur babies mean a lot to me and they always will, I just give up on how to make my family see that. UGh how does one get over the fact that some just wont see things as you see them?!?
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03-22-2012, 02:38 PM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I totally understand your feelings about this. Animals have been incredibly important to me, ever since I was a little girl. To me, they are precious...I don't have words, in fact, to express just how precious I think they are. People in my life haven't always understood this part of me, and it used to make me crazy! It made me crazy not bc I need them to be like me, but I do want them to understand and accept who I am; and to accept that it's not a right or wrong belief. I've had family members give up their pets too, and it broke my heart (they just didn't have "time" for them ). Have you ever said to them "They may be just dogs to you, but I'm not you. They are not just dogs to me, and I want you to respect that. We're different, that's all." I dunno....it's a tough one.
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03-22-2012, 02:43 PM | #3 |
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| It's a Yorkie thing. No one understands the bonds the Yorkies can have with their humans, not until they get one themselves. A few unsuspecting YT members have stated that fact after experiencing it themselves. I feel sorry for folks who try to take away the specialness of Yorkie ownership, because they really do not understand it, and probably never will. And some can be jealous too. And that is just very sad. In all, I would just agree to disagree and move on...
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03-22-2012, 03:11 PM | #4 |
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| I have been an "animal person" since I was very young. I remember being upset because the birds would fly away and not let me pet them. I just did not understand why they didn't see that I wouldn't hurt them! My family has always liked animals but i guess I was over the edge about them. I wanted to bring home every stray cat or dog I found and if a bird or squirrel fell out of it's nest too early I was the one to rescue them. All that was just too much as far as my family was concerned. I was "too sensitive" about these things as far as my family was concerned. People who love their pets and really relate to them are not the norm as far as I can tell. I think most people like animals but are not going to make many sacrifices for them. I have always thought that it is our responsibility to take care of those who can't help themselves, both human and animal. I just think it is something that is inborn for some people and the others that don't have "it" will just never understand it. |
03-22-2012, 03:13 PM | #5 |
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| You can't take it personal. Just nod your head and move on. |
03-22-2012, 03:37 PM | #6 |
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| Well I honestly don't care what others think about me loving my furkids, they know that I have always been a dog lover. There will always be debbie downers out there, just ignore and keep on loving your babies.
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03-22-2012, 03:50 PM | #7 |
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| It sucks when people don't understand the bond you have with your babies... the bf actually questioned my blog that I started because some of his friends made fun of him & me behind his back. My response to him was first, they're not his real friends if they do that, and second my blog is only to record his progress in agility training, I don't even mention the bf.... some people just never understand the thing we do for our dogs or how much we love them.
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03-22-2012, 04:19 PM | #8 |
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| Okay...so, your family refer to your fur babies as "just dogs"...and do they refer to themselves as "only human" too? My bad...sorry! Seriously, though, I am so truly sorry they do not share their love with the animals who would love them back more than they will probably ever know, and that you have to experience this behavior from those you care about. It borders on being a 'hostage' situation...you almost feel you have to choose between your family and your fur kids. However, I prefer the company of "just dogs" (and "just cats") to the "only human" behavior that is so prevalent, and the expression so misused to dismiss their abismal actions and disrepect for other living creatures. Sounds to me you may have already made some 'right' choices for yourself. My best to you. Take care!
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03-22-2012, 04:55 PM | #9 |
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| I just feel sorry for those who do not get or understand the love one can have for a dog. Hey, if dogs/animals aren't your "thing" - all the power to ya! I don't care if people don't want a dog, or an animal, or whatever, but at least understand WHY I could have such a strong bond with one. I think I used to hide a lot ... like, I never used to post many statuses on FB about Jackson, his agility, his tricks, etc, for fear of being made fun of. But now I am to the point where I just don't care! If people can't accept that that my dog is a HUGE part of my life, then they are missing out.
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03-22-2012, 05:15 PM | #10 |
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| My Dad has learned to not say a word to me about my furbabies. My Aunt however still feels the need to say things on occasion. I told her the other day I pity her that she will never have the unconditional of what she refers to as just a dog and told her I like them more than I like most people (mainly her LOL) . After that she didn't say a word. I know it's hard but really who cares what others think even your family. We all know what true love is and it comes in a furry package
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03-22-2012, 05:23 PM | #11 |
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| My family totally understand my love for ZoE My kids were raised with a yorkie, so they are used to yorkie lovin and my parents while not animal/dog people in general, have completely fallen in love with ZoE. But my friends.... They just don't get it! To hear them talk you'd think I'd become a recluse since I got ZoE!!! When actually, it's just that something has to be really amazing to make me want to spend time away from her. ZoE is at home alone, during the day, 6 days a week while I'm working, so I want to spend time with her during the late afternoon/evenings and during my one day off. I'm game for going walking with friends any evening (cos ZoE can come along) or going to an outdoor/patio type place for dinner/drinks (cos ZoE can come along), but when they want me to go out for a restaurant dinner/movie type evening....I'm really not interested. I'd rather pick up a pizza & video and spend the evening at home with my pup....and they just don't understand that. Their loss
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03-22-2012, 05:41 PM | #12 |
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| Just a Though about Passion: Passion is like a finger print, it identifys us. Most of us come to YT because Yorkies are one of our passions. I have been laughed at and called that Jesus Nut, the Crazy Dog Lady, and other labels. But I don't mind, it is ok, I am who I am. I don't try to convert cat people, horse showmen, football fanatics, Jewish friends, Shoe collectors or Music makers. I respect their passion, even if I don't understand it. Not everyone can or will step outside themselves and be tolerant of different beliefs. When asked, I do try to educate others about Yorkies. I volunteer where I can, and work with dogs daily, it is one of my passions. I am also a writer, a Christian, and I like gardening, sewing and crafting. All these things help me express my unique self. The older I get the more I realize life should be a balance of sharing passions. Not obsessions that keep me away from others. Passion should not make me unkind, rude, or arrogant. Passion should always be founded on respect and love. I also have noticed that when I get preachy people stop listening. When I live doing the things I believe, people ask and then I can teach.
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03-22-2012, 07:30 PM | #13 |
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| LOL this is exactly the reason so many of us spend a lot of time on YT the "rest of the world" does not always get it, question to the OP do you have children? I don't and I know while there are tons of people with kids that love their dogs, sometimes people like me ( no kids ) might just go a little overboard, perhaps your sister loves dogs but her plate is a little full with the skin kids so she does not always understand the fuss we make over our fur babies
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03-22-2012, 07:37 PM | #14 |
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| People who don't have pets to love are missing out. They say people with pets live longer in general too. Try not to let it get to you. |
03-22-2012, 07:42 PM | #15 |
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| This is exactly how I feel. I pity those who don't get to have that bond with their pets. They can't even begin to know what their missing. I just always smile to myself when I hear someone start in with derogatory comments, because I DO know what their missing out on.
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