Why do somepeople not like pets?

Question

Pets are messy:true loud (potentially), smelly, pee and poo on your carpet me: not if they are trained, tear up your furniture and everything else for that matter Me: not if they are trained, they die early ME: No they don't, they are expensive to buy and or maintain ME: not fish, they require constant attention (if you want to be a good pet owner) ME: not fish, and they require someone to watch them while you're gone, so you cannot take vacations or travel without finding someone to babysit it, or pay big money for a kennel, they require vets and vet bills, they shed (usually), need I go on ME: no Your giving me a migraine.

Answer 1

I would say, it is probably people who just don't want to mess with them. I have an african grey, cockatiel, english bulldog and a boston terrier, and I love them all. Maybe they just have never bonded with an animal before. Although, I think some people are really afraid of animals, I have a neice that way, and she is 21. But, mine are like my children, and they mind alot better than most real children.

Answer 2

Pets are messy, loud (potentially), smelly, pee and poo on your carpet, tear up your furniture and everything else for that matter, they die early, they are expensive to buy and or maintain, they require constant attention (if you want to be a good pet owner), and they require someone to watch them while you're gone, so you cannot take vacations or travel without finding someone to babysit it, or pay big money for a kennel, they require vets and vet bills, they shed (usually), need I go on?

Answer 3

Well , there are several reasons:
1. Fear - They are afraid of animals or are afraid that they will catch a disease from an animal or be bitten, scratched or harmed by an animal.
2. Allergies - Some people have severe allergic reactions to animals because of the animal's fur or something naturally occurring with the animal.
3. Emotional problems - They lost a pet and haven't gotten over the loss. Seeing someone with a pet reminds them of their loss so they reject all pets out of hand to avoid facing that pain again.
4. Pets not allowed - They are not allowed to have pets where they live by their landlord
This isn't all of the reasons that a person would not like a pet, but it covers most of the situations.

Answer 4

Pets require a lot of attention and can be a problem if you are taking a trip. I wouldn't trade my pets for anything in the world, but to each his own.

Answer 5

I like OTHER peoples pets, I just don't want the responsibility of taking care of them. I raised two children, into adulthood, and have no desire to start that again. I do realize when THEY have kids, I -as a grandparent, will be involved with those children. Meanwhile, no thank you. :-)

Answer 6

Well some have alergies and can`t have any pets others don`t like the responabilitys of taking care of a pet its cruel when you buy a pet and don`t care for it,and some ppl just hate animals but i love animals i don`t see how ppl who dis like animals resist their cute little faces! thats a good question! :-)

Answer 7

Probably because it's too big of a responsibility for them. Pets are a joy to people who can handle them.

Answer 8

Personal preference.

Answer 9

My brother is like that. He just doesn't want them near him. He doesn't want the hair on him and doesn't like to be slobbered on. He is just that way.

Answer 10

You didn't say they were allergic so I'm thinking you actually mean they just don't like them........., I don't care for people that don't like animals, they tend to be mean spirited in nature.