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06-07-2012, 04:48 PM | #16 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY
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| I think his intentions are good but his delivery is poor. No parent should get a pupy or any animal for their child unless they really intend to take full responsibility for the pet themselves. Most kids lose interest in a pet after a certain amount of time or as their lives and interests change. It's just wrong to get a pet and then re-home it because the child has lost interest. It happens way too often. They either re-home the pet or it gets tied out back to a dog house. Kids are going to want pets but the parents are the ones that need to be responsible. If they are not willing for the commitment then they need to say no. Pets are not disposable. All animals are going to get old if they are blessed enough to live that long and anyone who gets a pet should be prepared to deal with that. |
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06-07-2012, 05:32 PM | #17 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN, USA
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| Funny you should say this, as this is EXACTLY what I wanted my son to commit to every year he wrote "puppy" on his Christmas list ( and many grocery lists- lol). I just KNEW if I got a dog, it would be mine. I NEVER and I can not stress this any more, I NEVER , EVER wanted a dog. Fast forward almost a year and I can't imagine life without Brutey. I can't really read the RIP threads as I cry ever single time, and they really do influence me from getting another pup (I want one so bad), but I know my limits. Luckily for me, all 3 of us LOVE our little guy and he is no longer mamas boy he is our 2nd kid! Spoiled rotten.
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06-08-2012, 04:35 AM | #18 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Posts: 1,795
| I think whoever said that the message is good, but delivery is poor is right. I actually do agree with him a bit. I had horses since the age of 12, and like we're talking my mom built a 22 horse indoor riding arena for me when I was 14, thinking I'd compete and teach forever... yes totally greatful for it, but really when I left for college I didn't want them any more and I owned half the business, I was stuck. I'm 23 years old now and haven't been on a horse in over a year because I was saddled with these pets and now can't stand them. Ok that's an extreme example, but I know exactly what that guy is saying. So realistically parents who expect their kids to take on the pets once they leave... that's just not fair. Now on the flip side, I bought Harley when I was 21. I absolutely love him, but he is a huge responsibility. There is no partying, there is no going on vacation unless we are at a pet friendly location. It's difficult, but the benefits out weigh the difficulties.
__________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love! |
06-08-2012, 02:36 PM | #19 |
Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory
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| Bottom line, and we all know it, is that when you get your child a puppy ~ you are actually getting yourself a puppy. I don't care how many times they swear they will walk the dog; play with; feed; water, etc. They soon get busy with their own lives and most are in that phase where they are utterly self-absorbed. Puppy needs will not be first on their mind. I tease Matt that he is going to have to take Ringo to college with him . I think he's a little scared about it ~ because he knows I want to get a Condo and Ringo is definitely NOT a condo or apartment dog. Of course, I won't make him but it's still fun to watch him squirm.
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06-08-2012, 03:24 PM | #20 |
Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas
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| hmmm.... My kids have had dogs since they were 2. My kids are now 15 and 17. Both of their first dogs died of old age a couple of years ago (rescues). They both have new babies (a one year old and a 7 month old). I have already informed them that when they leave for college (just a year away for my oldest), the babies will stay behind..forever! This is their home. I believe it is unfair to not let a child experience a pet just because it will eventually pass away. But, at the same time, as parents of these children, we have to take full responsibility for the animal..after all, we are the adults!
__________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon |
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