why do people have dog or cat at home ?

Question

why they spend so much money on them isn't just unfair there is millions hungry childeren around the world with out food why they not help them??!! iam not talking about good dogs which used for security reason.

Answer 1

It is a very sad situation with all the hungry kids out there in the world today. But........................ My family, monthly bills, and pets come first. We give to certain organizations in the county when we can. It may not be a lot but at least it is somthing.

Our dogs may not be security animals but they are part of my family and I love them dearly. And they are GOOD DOGS. just not service dogs. Just like everyone else here, mutt or purebred they ARE part of their families and they are supporting them.

I think you need to take into consideration this..............

What do you say to the people who quit school or do not make their children go to school because they can not read or write just so they can get social security dissability?

What do you do with a person who has one kid after another to get government benefits so they do not have to work? And then when the children all reach school age the mother or father will go on dissability( not a darn thing wrong with them except they are LAZY) just so they do not have to go to work.

Let their kids run the streets and get pregnant with a child they can not support. It seems to be ok for them to let the child get that way and collect benefits. The more benefits they get the better off they will be. Or so they think.

They do not make their children go to school just so they can draw dissability when they reach the age of 18.
These people think the world should cater to them and if they do not get their benefits" when they are suppose to they raise holy H...e...l...l.

These people grew up this way and will keep on unless something changes. So if they can not care for their children it is THEIR OWN FAULT! Not any of ours.

They use their goverment benefits for drugs, cigarettes,beer, and all the non-necessities then they are broke a week after they get their benefits and can not purchase food for their families. So then they go begging for more.... Those are the people who can not support their own families....


I am not talking about the people who actually do have dissabilities, they deserve it. Some were born with disabilities and other developed them along the way, be it natural or accidents , thats what it is there for. It is there to help them with their everyday life situations.

But for the people who can not care for their own children or families that is their fault, not the animal owners.

Are YOU doing anything to help out these families? Or do you think everyone else should help them and not you?
Since you claim you are rich you should be able to help.

Answer 2

We also have millions of hungry, abused dogs and cats around the world.

Ours is a very fast paced world these days. One of the major causes of crime are people who think it's OK to cause harm to others, or take away what others have worked hard to earn and buy. The bad attitudes shown by criminals is a result of them not being loved and raised to respect others and the rights of others. Having a companion animal (which you suggest we should not allow people to have) helps people feel loved and helps counter the emotional traumas people experience.

It would be a very unhappy, depressing world if the only reason we were allowed to have a pet is if it's a dog, and if it's used for security.

The world you would create also does not allow for service dogs to assist the handicapped.

We would not have millions of hungry children if people only had children when they were financially capable of raising them and emotionally ready to give those children a loving, well balanced family life. Unprotected and irresponsible sex is the cause of all those hungry children. Why should we punish responsible people by denying them the right to have a loving pet just because people have children they can't afford and don't give a proper family home to?

Answer 3

You do not know what people may or may not do to help others, so how dare you make judgements.
I volunteer at shelters a few times a year helping feed the homeless (it has become a family affair) my family donates food regularly and all of our unwanted clothes, shoes, toys and etc, go to the salvation army or women's shelter, we also donate some cash to certain charities. I do my part, do you?
If you want to make a difference to the hungry children of the world get off your computer and do something about it besides criticize people for owning pets.
Even If you do not own animals there are other things you could do without to help the hungry children of the world. Talk is cheap and unless you are practicing what you preach you have no right to judge or preach.

Answer 4

Sorry, but you cannot get all righteous on us responsible dog owners, I work hard and will spend my money on my dog if I so wish. Besides, the more I meet people, the more I love my dog.

Wish we could help all those starving children/families too, but surely it's better to give them the education and tools to be able to improve their own lives, I'm lead to believe there are lots of people everywhere trying to do that. I think by giving my unwanted items to oxfam etc is helping both the third world countries and people in this country that can't afford to buy new clothes/books/shoes etc. Also, buying fairtrade food helps the farmers in poorer countries help themselves, not just giving them food without hope.

Answer 5

When I have an animal I make a commitment to that animal the minute I bring it home. I pay what ever it takes to care for that animal. Starving children around the world are the least of my worries. They are nothing to do with me and it's they're parents fault for having them knowing they would not be able to feed them. I only have animals knowing that I can care and feed them.
As long as people keep giving to third world countries the more they will rely on aid and not learn to help theirselves.CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME!!!

Answer 6

People bring animals into their homes because an animal's unfailing devotion and joy in your presence is the best feeling in the world. I do not encounter starving children in my daily life so I am not confronted by their suffering; I am much more moved by the suffering of the abused and neglected animals I have cared for.

Unfortunately, as much as I would like to change the socioeconomic construct that leaves some children hungry and others well-fed, I cannot. Many hungry children are the victims of wars, drought and their country's poor economic strength, which I cannot eradicate alone.

But my love for my animals does not mean I do not reach out to suffering children; through my volunteer work at home and my financial sponsorship of children abroad, as well as sending support to my husband's family in Africa, I try to minister to humans in need. I also try to make environmentally responsible decisions so that I can help limit changes in rainfall patterns and average temperatures that lead to droughts, hurricanes and other meteorological phenomena that leave communities unable to feed themselves.

Once you have accepted responsibility for the animal by bringing it into your home, you must exchange money for goods and services that ensure their quality of life. I agree that it is frustrating to see money spent on puppy shower invites or a new squeaky toy every week when you know a family or child without adequate food, sanitation, shelter and other basic needs. However, dogs and cats are domesticated animals, which means they require human stewardship - they are no longer equipped to fend for themselves in the wild. That means money spent on food, veterinary care, and basic supplies.

People own dogs because a dog's love is more pure than a human's. Dogs don't hurt your feelings or betray you or lie to you. They don't pout or say snotty things to you or make you feel inadequate. They are always thrilled to spend every moment with you, which makes their owners feel fulfilled and complete. That's why people own dogs; once you do, you are required to meet the dog's needs as assiduosly as you would a child. Fortunately dogs are less complex than children and their needs are simpler, so they cost less. But that does not diminish your responsibility as an owner.

Answer 7

With the billions of pounds spent on really worth causes like making bombs and starting wars, I don't think a few quid a week on feeding an animal that you love and adore is really a biggy, do you? My mum has 5 cats and home and they're such great little characters it's a joy to have them around. You could say exactly the same thing about people who spend thousands of pounds entertaining themselves with expensive TVs, computer games etc. That's a point, did you think of all the starving people in the world when you spent a few hundred quid on that computer you are using?

Answer 8

Because animals are wonderful, loyal and loving company. I prefer my animals to most people. It's a shame about the starving people and all that, but they've got governments that should help them. I'd rather continue my money/food donations to the PDSA or RSPCA. You don't sound like an 'animal person' so you wouldn't understand where we are coming from on this. Same as I am not a 'child person', so I'm more sympathetic with my four-legged friends.

Answer 9

Maybe I don't think that the poverty in another country is MY responsibility . Most of the poverty in the countries you speak of is self inflicted and not caused by little old me , so I won't be sacrificing the joy of having pets due to a countries mismanagement - besides it is possible to own a pet and still donate to charity , that being said I rather give to an animal charity than to a human charity as all animal problems are caused by humans , where the animal has no choice in the matter than to suffer thanks to humans . thinking about and experiencing animal cruelty first hand on numerous occasions I am sometimes ashamed to be human.In conclusion you do have an interesting point a very debatable one - this is just my point of view .

Answer 10

Why do people have computers and internet access when millions of children are starving? What is a "bad dog" if a "good dog" is one used for security reasons?

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." - Ghandi