Here is my response to all of the people getting rid of their dogs for all the wrong reasons.
Judging by the majority of ads on Craigslist each and every day from people with one excuse or another as to why they need to give up their dog, it does seem that they did not put much time into deciding to get an animal in the first place. A dog, cat, lizard, what have you, is a living, breathing, and most of all, FEELING creature, and should not be subjected to abandonment because of a careless owner’s own selfishness.
To all of you that are moving – if you tried hard enough (and actually cared), you could find a place that will accept your dog. I am a renter and I have two large dogs – one of which is a ‘dangerous, baby eating’ Pit Bull. You want to know what I did? I got off my lazy bum and went to my current home with my dogs, so the landlord could see in person how wonderful and friendly they are. And what do you know, as a result of my non-traditional problem solving skills – he actually agreed to rent to me, imagine that!
This next one is for all the ‘having a baby and need to rehome my dog’ stories. How can you possibly justify it being ok to get rid of your furry child just because a human one is one the way? As far as I am concerned, you are all just incredibly lazy and ignorant. There are a ton of great resources on the web, as well as books, that can provide assistance in ensuring a proper introduction between your new baby and your four-legged baby. This would, however, require some reading, which seems to scare some of you.
Another one of my favorites are the people that have suddenly become allergic to their dog. Well, as much as I think its a load of bs that you all of a sudden became allergic to your dog, I understand that there is a rare chance this can actually happen. So if you are one of the 1/1,000,000 people that has suddenly developed a dog allergy I have a few suggestions. First, clean up your filthy house and install some air purifiers; it is not your pet’s skin you are allergic to, but the dander from their skin which lays around the house. Second, actually take the time to wash your dog, and wipe them down daily to decrease allergens. Third, take some allergy meds to help with your symptoms. Worried about your kids and allergies? Dog ownership has been shown to protect against the development of allergies in young children.
I also have a solution for all of you that are giving up your dog because your yard is too small, and you think they need more room. Now, this might sound outlandish, but they have these places called dog parks where dogs go to run around. The dogs can get out all of their energy at these places, and when they get home, they do not care so much that they are confined to a 5 x 5 patio to do their usual business. There are also these things called sidewalks all throughout San Diego. Sometimes people use them to walk to and from work or school, but I have also seen people using them to walk their dogs.
If the majority of the people posting on here actually cared about their dogs, they would stop and try to think of some alternative solutions to whatever situation is causing them to think they need to relinquish their dog; it’s time to stop making excuses.
Flag me, flame me, email me, whatever makes you happy:) At the end of the day all I care about are the animals, and it’s really not fair what some of you full-of-sh** miscreants are putting them through because of your own selfish needs. Do you really think your dog would be better off going through the trauma of going to a new home, or do you think he would rather be by your side as you go through whatever rough patch is prompting you to decide to give him up?
Think about it…
Janice Kadis says
Your rant mirrors my feelings exactly!!
These loyal animals would, in most cases, lay down their lives to protect their families!! In turn people decide to “get rid of them” because they “no longer match the furniture” or another reason equally stupid and selfish. To all these folks I say: I HOPE SOMEONE WANTS TO GET RID OF YOU SOMEDAY!!
amy says
not everyone is subject to your “careless owner’s own selfishness” philosophy. Sorry, but not all landlords are accommodating. And some of us are just trying to clean up other people’s messes…sorry my nephew did not understand homeowners insurance when he picked up this dog up at school. You are an ass!!!
Gixxer08 says
OMG! You totally said everything I wanted to say to all these people who loves to make these kinds of excuses! EXACTLY HOW I FEEL! Kudos for you! I hope all these people can read this! People truely do not understand that these animals do indeed have feelings. When they’re so use to being with someone so long, they DO FEEL the abandonment when brought upon them.
admin says
@amy – Am I an ass because I am exactly right and you don’t like it, or because you wish you could have said these things to your nephew before offering to “clean up his mess”? If you actually took the time to read the article you would see that I am commending people like yourself for stepping up to take care of these animals when the people who adopted/purchased them were too short-sighted to see they would not be able to properly care for a pet.
lori ann says
I’m with you. I lived in Anchorage, Alaska with 2 military bases, and often, after a tour of duty, pet owners would leave their pets behind, saying they “couldn’t take them with them.” Well, why did you get a pet in the first place?? Animals aren’t disposable. At one point, I had 2 dogs and 2 cats, and yes, housing was challenging – but I kept looking until I found a place for the 5 of us. ALL pet owners need to realize that they’re making a 10-15 year commitment, and stick to it! The love you get in return is worth the extra effort to find an apartment!!
Abby says
Haha..I laughed so hard at this…because I agree, and the way you said it…PERFECT! Nowadays people do not take their time and research a pit bull or any dog before they get them. They just think awwww…cute puppy! So they get it and…BAM! But yeah if you looked for apartments or whatever and the owner wouldn’t let you because of a pit bull, do the above mentioned. Show him your dog(s) are well behaved and maybe certify them in CGC and Obedience. Or….KEEP LOOKING! And allergies….thats hysterical, because I have allergies, and I want one still! They have meds and shots. But good job on this. Some people cant take advice when its right there!
Jessica says
Feisty and I LOVE it!