Vent - I don't understand some people
 

I was at work today and a co-worker I sit next to was telling me about her friend that has a Yorkie that she is planning on giving away because she just doesn't want him anymore.

I truly got really upset to my co-worker it's just a dog it's not like its a human you no longer want. I told her I can't imagine giving my two up for anything. Her friend just gave up another dog and cat she also no longer wants. Apparently, her kids don't want to help take care of the animals. This makes me very sad. Those poor animals. I tried to explain that the dogs will be emotionally hurt as they come to love their owners and to just up and give them away is cruel without a really good reason.

I like my co-worker but I wish she never told me what her friend is doing. It put me in a really bad mood all day.

As much as I don't like it not everyone is like most of the people on this site. We LOVE our furbabies and can't imagine life without them. But some people just don't have that same love for animals. I feel sorry for those people because I think they have an empty spot in their heart. It breaks my heart when I hear people talk like you coworker did - and there are a lot of people out there like that. I try not to judge them because they may be good people in many other ways but I have to admit when I hear people say they are just going to "get rid" of their dog because it has become a "nuisance" I want to strangle them.

I have to agree, they are NOT animal LOVERS if they can part with a pet just because!!!!. It just rips my heart out to think this poor sweet lil baby will be so confused why he is not with his family anymore. Hopefully his next family will adore and treasure him.

Well, if they give up the pet responsibly it may be a chance for someone else to give it some love. If a dog has been generally taken care of, chances of adoption are good.

If you REALLY want to get depressed, go to a rescue site and see the truly abused. I don't recommend it, but I've been doing it to find a rescue. An absolute TON of pitbulls and chihuahua, if that gives you any idea of the type of owners abusing dogs.

I don't understand how some people could do that. You'd think that they'd have an emotional attachment or some type of bond with their pet and would never just get rid of them. But I know quite often people will do that for no good reason. It's truly sad. And I hate the attitude of "it's just a dog". And I think that attitude leads to other horrible decisions as well. For example, getting their dog debarked just simply out of convenience and cause it seems like an easy solution. I think only someone with the attitude of "it's just a dog" would be so heartless. That's my view anyways.

And I don't trust people who don't love animals, especially companion animals. Do I feel the same way about a bull as a dog or a cat? No. But I don't like to see animals in distress. A few years ago I saw bullfighting in Spain and it was truly horrible to see how the bulls were in such distress as they were taunted, stabbed repeatedly, and eventually killed in a brutal fashion. Many people thought it was great. I sat next to a guy who was from Seattle and he was telling me how he thought it was so satisfying to see bullfights. The whole not caring about animals and the lack of compassion and the attitude of "it's just a dog", those people must be wired differently. Maybe psychologically there's something off about them. Who knows. And I have no issue judging them. They should be judged and I decide whether or not I want to associate with them.

I will never understand "it's just a dog" kind of people...never ever never. It breaks my heart.

I can believe it sadly , we have 8 fur babies in total , 5 dogs and 3 cats.
All the cats are rescues and 3 of the dogs including my beloved Harvey.
Two of the dogs we got because the owners couldn't give them the time needed , the other is a street dog from Romania saved from being put down.
I am very fortunate that our property is a converted farm with four outdoor walls and plenty of space for them to roam freely and they are rarely without human contact.
I could never give up any one of my fur kids , now my eldest son that's another matter lol

Nice chuckle for the a.m.! :)
Hopefully, the yorkie will go to a better home. If the family doesn't want him, he can probably sense it. The yorkie deserves better.

That's true, and especially for yorkies, I think.

It's people like this who insist man is the superior species. :thumbdown

Some people don't understand a pet is for life, they should do some serious thinking before they bring one into their lives. If they thought before they acted would be a lot different,I understand situations arise beyond are control. I could never never ever think of giving up Mac.

Tskkk poor pets, those kind of people is so ignorant they don't know how special they are. They are so irresponsible, glad you mention to your co-worker how you feel about this situation.

Just a dog mentality might be truly felt or it is a justification for their shall I say failures of ownership. I think we a fairly large we have moved from a 1950 or earlier attitudes to many of us considering a dog a family member. But folks that repetitively re home animals I would never place a pup with.

Just a dog just a cat. Sheesh! I am getting more firmly into the belief that one should never buy a dog just cause their kids want one! As parents accept the fact that likely you will end up being primarily the responsible dog owner, not your kids.

And yet if the current family does not want the dog, rehoming is best for the dog in most cases. THere are always exceptions, a very senior dog who has only known one home, a very very sick dog with a terminal illness. THen it is the owners duty at least as I see it to PTS.

I do believe as an owner you do your very very best to incorporate a dog into your home and lifestyle. But there are limits, each one of us has to be as honest with ourself and our breeder what those limits are!

A couple of years ago I did a day trip and drove with a friend to Amish country here in Pa. My friend wanted to take a horse and buggy one hour scenic ride, it was a beautiful SUNNY day,so off we went. We went up many hills, I was sick seeing the sweat on that huge horse's back. NEVER again will I ever take a buggy ride. To me that is cruelty to animals. JMO, and just how I am.

I can't even imagine giving up my dogs. I never understand how people do so so carelessly. When I hear people saying they had to give up their dog because they are moving somewhere that doesn't allow dogs I always think so why not move somewhere else that does allow them? It would kill me to have to give up a dog, how could it not??

It's so sad especially for Yorkies, who really are a breed that generally gets very attached to their owner. It's so sad to think about how they're probably wondering where their owner is or why they left.

In this specific case, I get that the mom is frustrated with her kids but by doing this she is also punishing the dog who did nothing wrong. Just like parents can make their kids do brush their teeth and do their homework they can make them take care of a pet they agreed to care for. Or if they don't want to make their kids take care of them then they, the parents, should do so. The parents are adults and agreed to take in this dog.

My mom always says the same thing about people who don't like animals

I am probably too extreme, we will not even go on vacation unless we can bring our dogs. Yes, we have four children as well but we really feel our dogs are part of our family. Many people think we are nuts, but it is just the way we feel. Could you possibly adopt their yorkie? I know many love a three pack :)

Well call me NUTS too. Going back to the 80's when I got my first yorkie, I planed my vacations around my babies, they always came with me. When I had to move from my NY apartment I was down to two babies.It was impossible to find another apartment that would accept my girls, so I bought a house2 states away just to keep my girls. I could NEVER part with them, they are my kids. These ppl giving up that lil yorkie are not lover of animals, to them Dogs are just DOGS. They do not deserve to ever own another dog.

We won't go away without ours either!

There are dog owners and then there are dog lovers..

Will Rodgers said it best, if heaven doesn't have dogs in it, I want to go where they go when I die!!!!

There isn't anything else on earth that gives out the unconditional love a dog does.

It is best the dog gets a better home if the owner does not love him anymore. We can't persuade someone to love when love is not in their heart. What's worse is abandonment, and it not getting a chance to be loved. A lot of Americans including me treat our pets like children but realistically I know it's an animal that I spoil. People see pets differently. There are extremes on both sides. I have seen it.

You shared some interesting opinions. I am just sharing my thoughts on the topics that you brought up.

I have read around the world many people don't see dogs as family member like a lot of Americans. I see rehoming as a last resort and not taken lightly. I don't believe in shaming others for that decision because I don't want the dog to get abused for being in the wrong home.

I firmly believe parents should pick the breed and pet. Kids will love any dog a parent brings home. The dog most of the time will become the parents' responsibility. It is just the way it is with children.

The just a dog phrase does not offend me. Yes, I agree some use it to downplay the importance of a dog's life. However, I remind myself it's a dog when making financial decisions. I will do my best for the animal, but the humans in my life will not suffer for the pet. I place humans above animals life. I know some animals lovers don't, but I find that extreme thinking. JMO, everybody just do what's right for you.

I have to agree if there is NO LOVE for the dog and harm / abuse can happen , it is in the best interest of the dog to be re-homed as much as I HATE seeing a dog that has bonded and loves it's family be tossed from their life because "it's just a dog", that phrase does bother me, it has been said TO ME more times then I care to remember. I make a life commitment to all the dogs I have had, as far as putting a pet before a human in a medical issue, I don't think there is a yorkie lover that would choose to let a human in their family DIE to save their yorkies life. If I could not afford medical bills for my family AND for my furbaby, I would not have a dog. ALL my now passed babies have always had the best of the best as far as medical goes, I never had to choose human over dog and anyone that would have to one day make that choice should never own a dog. My dogs are my family, and get treated as such, they are not and will never be "just a dog" in my life. Yes, Americans do tend to spoil their dogs and YES treat them as family because THEY ARE. BOTTOM LINE, if you cannot afford to medically take care of a sick dog AND a sick family member then DO NOT GET A DOG.

A PS:: anyone that has ever said to me about one of my dogs"it's just a dog" is out of my life as they are NOT a friend. My friends that know me and know how I feel about my furbabies have always been supportive.

Agreed to everyone's comments! I also don't trust those who don't love animals. Their hearts...are different. These irresponsible people who give away their pets are not animal lovers. Can't stand those who feel a dog is "just a dog"!

Sorry to hear that your coworkers friend is one of these people! They are the exact reason why there are so many abandoned and homeless pets in this world. :(

I sometimes love my dogs a little more than I love my humans :rolleyes:. No other living being will forever give me unconditional love no matter what, never ever get angry at me, always always are happy to see me, and do their absolute best to please me! :D

I believe after someone gives up their dog, that should be it for them, they shouldnt be able to adopt another animal ever again. There are too many dogs and cats in shelters being euthanized. If people had to deal with consequences for their actions maybe they would think before they wanted to buy a dog just to give it up a month later and traumatizing the poor animal for life.

There are times when families do need to rehome and we shouldn\'t judge someones character or decisions because our choices may be different. I think its better to rehome when a family cannot provide the quality time and resources needed.

As sad as it is to know this poor little thing will be so sad to lose his family, he probably is better off in another family that will love him as much as he should be loved. Some people don\'t understand how much time and money is involved in owning a dog. When they realize it isn\'t like owning a teddy bear, they want to get rid of the dog. I hope this little one gets an amazing family.

I think a dog may be better off with a loving home as well, I dont think anywhere in my post I disputed that. If they realize they dont have the resources, patience, or time for the pet then I agree that they should find a home that will. But to be truthful alot of families take them to the shelter when they do not want their pet anymore, or even worse just abandon them. This is one main reason why there are so many pets being euthanized. People do not realize, when they adopt an animal, that this animal will be with them for a decade or even longer and plan for it when they adopt their new furbaby. But after giving up their animal for whatever reason it makes me angry when people go out and get a new animal just to repeat the cycle. Especially after being in college and seeing so many college students who do this. I once had a roomate who had adopted and abandoned three different animals in ONE MONTH. It disgusted me to the point that I moved to a different apartment. I couldnt live with her after I witnessed her complete disreguard for an animal\'s life.

CaponeTheYorkie That\'s so sad about your roomate who did that. It\'s really the disregard for other living beings that is truly the pitfall of human kind.

Agreed that rehoming is good as a last resort, but people really ought to think ahead and be more responsible when making such a big decision to get a pet.

If the large majority of the popular is so ignorant about pet ownership, there needs to be a movement to educate people. At the very least to let them know that owning a pet is a big decision and not just a whim.