So many times!! My goodness, animals are mistreated, or die, or indure torture or pain before the owners finally realize that they should have found out what to do PREVIOUS to buying the animal. Who feels the same way I do?
2007-07-06 10:04:13 · 11 answers · asked by Books books books! 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
MEEEEEEE. I hate it!
I'd never get a pet without researching the proper care first. I wish people would realise that animals aren't just there to entertain us, we're supposed to look after them. As for people that buy animals on a whim - GRRR.
You can't just go by what you hear on the street, or how your neighbour does or doesn't look after their animal, you have to actually FIND STUFF OUT.
Chalice
2007-07-06 10:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely agree!
I think there are a ton of people that just purchase or adopt animals without realizing the responsibility involved.
It's a full-time commitment and if someone isn't willing to do the proper research, spend appropriate money for veterinary care, and give the attention love and support that the animal needs:
They shouldn't consider owning a pet in the first place.
As an Animal Science major and someone studying for my VTNE - I love animals. I also realize however, that with an upcoming baby, my college expenses and overall life situation - owning a pet right now is an absolute no-no.
I consider this a responsible decision.
2007-07-06 21:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by mroof! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People purchasing animals on a 'whim' drives me up a wall. There was actually some lady on Answers who said she moved her ferret to her garage because it smelled and had behavioral issues. HER GARAGE!!! Another lady (just answered her question today) explained she 'didn't want to keep her ferret in its cage forever' but that it was just out of control.
The problems these two woman had could have been avoided simply by researching the animals they own and using some simple behavior modification skills.
Its complete stupidity...I see it everyday.
While I'm ranting...lets not forget the lady that couldn't believe her ferret constantly goes after her toilette bowl brush. I felt like saying 'Duh dummy...put the toilette bowl brush up while you have your animal running around.' They really don't know any better. Its about being a responsible owner.
GEEZ!! lol :)
2007-07-06 18:32:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Me. My friend did it once. She saw a chihuahua in the pound with her mom. And because it was SO cute they just HAD to adopt it the next day.
I told her chihuahua's are some of the hardest dogs to poddy train (I know this because I once wanted to get one, but I actually did the research). And she was like "REALLY?" Very annoying.
She overfeeds her dog too. Just the other day she was telling me how the vet said [the dog] needed to go on a diet. Looks like she didn't research how much food they eat either.
2007-07-06 17:15:37 · answer #4 · answered by Rikku 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are right, not only do they have kids too, they're also allowed to drive and speak. Now that's dangerous. Some people! Animals deserve respect.
2007-07-06 17:13:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i feel the same way everyone who is considering and has pets should do the research and take care of ur pets properly with love care and attention
2007-07-06 20:05:54 · answer #6 · answered by Cat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
me! i feel that a true responsibe person would research the needs of their future pet! b/c the animals will suffer, b/c unlike ppl they cannot tell us what they want. i agree 100%
2007-07-06 17:14:15 · answer #7 · answered by Janay C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think i do coz i think pets are the nicest creatures on earth after humans offcourse i think they should be treated with as much care and love as humans i love all the pets especially cats and cute sweet bunnies
2007-07-06 17:37:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh god i know! i agree with you...this one lady bought i cat and all she fed him was bread and milk...it died a few months later. because it didnt eat that stuff. then she bought a dog for like 4,000 dollars and it died because she let it out, she said dogs always there way home. it got hit by a car. she was so dumb. and shes my neighbor....my dog had puppies and she wanted one and i was like "NO after your last dog? nope!"
she got mad but i dun care....
2007-07-06 17:13:34 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs.Durossndamaken 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Me.
And what's even more disturbing, is that these morons go and have kids too.
2007-07-06 17:06:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋