Why is it...?

Question

Why is it that everytime that I look at a question there are always a large majority that say either "give your pet up", "you shouldn't have babies because you aren't a breeder" and so forth. You know some people are just looking for advice not how other people are perciveing their lives. Maybe something happened that you aren't aware of which would explain why said animal hasn't gone to the vet yet, or why they are wondering about birth. Just try giving them the information they need instead of some cockandbull about how it isn't right for "people to breed dogs unless they are breeders". Sorry this is just really getting on my nerves.

First off: I never said that people that abuse their animal should have one. Along with people that constantly crate or leave their animal outside. That does get on my nerves and I do say something about it. What is bugging me, is people that sit there and think that the only good dog is one that you have to pay heafty price tag for. That isn't right. I also have a problem with people that insist on only saying things like "OMG your dog needs a vet" for every little thing. My vet has told me numerous times that I could have saved money if I had just used common sense on my pets (which is what some of these people are looking for, a person with common sense.) Also I have done volunteer for anmal shelters, and I don't like what I see there. I'm not taking my guilt out one anybody, I am just trying tofigure out why people can't give common sense answers.

Answer 1

Why is asking people to be responsible getting on your nerves?

The fact of the matter is that 2-5 million animals are killed each year in shelters. The AKC and breed parents clubs have specific guidelines on how to ethically breed your dog. The people on here, 90% of the time, flat out ignore those rules.

Know what's getting on *my* nerves? Donating my time and money to clean up their messes at our local shelters and rescue groups. And, being upset every time I hear that an animal is killed at shelter every 7 seconds. And, looking at kill shelters on petfinder.com and seeing all the animals that are probably going to die by the end of the week. Why doesn't *that* get on your nerves?

Fact of the matter is that these people come on here, having done little to no research, and beg for our help. I don't care if they aren't asking for me to "percive (sic) their lives", they put it out there and it's my moral responsibility to tell them that they are ethically and morally wrong. It's not "cockandbull", it's the facts. If you don't like it, too bad. Try volunteering at a shelter for a month or two and see if your thoughts on these "breeders" changes.

It's not a matter of "breeders starting somewhere". A responsible breeder talks to other good breeders, not a bunch of strangers on the Internet. If they don't know any good breeders, then their dog is probably not breeding quality. They are so ignorant and arrogant, that they don't care and will continue anyway.

As far as "give your pet up", there are a ton of people on here who shouldn't have animals. People who beat their pets, crate their dogs 8+ hour a day 5x a week, people who leave their pets outside 24 hours a day (non-working dogs), people who can't afford vet bills for even minor ailments, people who won't leash/fence/care for their dogs, etc. I'm so sick of these people who think that their obligation ends at paying $1000 for a doodle dog and then thinking that they can treat it like trash. If you think that it's your RIGHT to own a pet, then so be it. I beg to differ. It's a privilege to own a pet and with that comes the responsbility of taking care of it fully. If you can't promise that, why get a pet?


Negging me doesn't change the facts. Negging me doesn't make certain people any less of a BYB. Negging me doesn't make crating a dog all day responsible. Don't take out your guilt on me.

Edit:
"What is bugging me, is people that sit there and think that the only good dog is one that you have to pay heafty price tag for."
Who says that? Most of what *I* see says to rescue or use a good breeder. You can get rescues for as little as $25 from some shelters - that seems like a lot less that "a heafty (sic) price tag."
"That isn't right. I also have a problem with people that insist on only saying things like "OMG your dog needs a vet" for every little thing. " If someone came in here and says "my dog threw up" and you answered "He's fine. Give him some rice," and the dog died the next day from rat poisoning, wouldn't you feel bad? Or, if someone said "My dog seems kind of lethargic," and then they are back two days later saying their dog died and that "kind of lethargic" meant "my dog can't walk or lift her head." The fact of the matter is that if they are concerned enough to be asking a bunch of strangers for advice, the problem is serious enough to contact a vet. "Common Sense" isn't too prevalent in the general population. How many times have we seen, "my dog was run over today, what should I do?" and, "My dog is shaking and can't stand up. He's been like this for 3 days. What should I do?"?

I'd rather send someone to the vet for a proper diagnosis than give bad advice that could hurt the animal. How can you be so sure that *your* common sense advice is right? Can you see the dog? Can you examine the dog? Can you get to the bottom of the story? I know I can't, so I defer to someone who can - a vet.

Answer 2

Hear Hear! I totally agree! There seems to be this snobbery amongst some animal folks. These people just seem to want to show off how much they do know by belittling other people rather than offering constructive advice. I have nearly 100 pets, and only went to the vet twice last year. Once to have my cat spayed and the other for a very rare problem with a lorikeet. The rest of the time I use my common sense, and the advice of other more forthcoming and supportive animal people with great success. These people with so much knowledge should be offering constructive advice rather than up themselves criticism!

Answer 3

I do agree with you. All breeders have to start somewhere. Asking questions is a good thing. If a person thinks they are going to get into breeding any animal to make money they are wrong. The amount of time, cost to feed and Vet care is a huge expense. You must also be prepared to keep the said animal if you can't find a buyer.

Answer 4

While I do see your point, many people who breed their dogs don't know what they're doing. They haven't researched the history of the dogs they're breeding, they just want to sell puppies to make money. But you're right; telling people that isn't going to change what's already happened.

Answer 5

I agree. Some people just wanna rack up them points.
But hey - everyone has an opininon, and this is the way to see how people think.

Unfortunately, you gotta take the bad with the good, and just let it go. Don't let it be the one thing that ruins your day.

Answer 6

unfortunately there is no prerequisite of knowledge that wont allow certain people from answering certain questions. most people want the points, it doesnt matter to them if you like thier answer. just ignore the answers you dont like or agree with. simple as that.

Answer 7

Just life

Answer 8

point heard.