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[goodstuff]

On 10/22/2014 MarLoCat said:

Oh, get a grip. Animals deserve humane, conscientious care and treatment in a good home. No one should be cavalier about "getting rid" of an unwanted animal, but many things can happen that make it unwise or impossible to keep an animal in your home, whatever your initial intentions. In that case, your duty is to find another good home for the animal.

Most of the pets I've owned have been rescue/adoptees. They've settled into their new home with us with little or no difficulty and have lived out happy, cared-for lives as part of our family. There is NO REASON pets can't be successfully re-settled into new homes if their original owners find it impractical to keep them.

Enough of the hyper-emotional guilt trip.

[mousiegirl]

On 10/21/2014 Tinkrbl44 said:

On 10/20/2014 GoodStuff said:

You're obligated to provide good care for a pet -- or to find a suitable home for it if it becomes impossible to keep it. There can be many reasons why it becomes impractical to keep a pet -- family members who develop pet allergies, a pet who doesn't get along with children, changes in your health that make it impossible for you to care for the animal, and more. No one should ever mistreat or neglect an animal -- but acquiring a pet is NOT the same as marriage, for pete's sake! You don't pledge "till death do us part", and sometimes real life issues make it impossible to keep an animal in your home. No reason the animal can't do well elsewhere; many do.

Good post!!

There are LOTS of reasons to find another home for a dog ...... children aren't born knowing how to care for animals, and shouldn't have pets before they can act properly around them!

That is up to the parents to teach to a child. Most people are ignorant on how to care for an animal, and don't try to learn how.

[RainyDayGal]

On 10/20/2014 MoJoV said:

I understand how this could happen. We now have Daisy, a Brussels Griffon, because she nipped my Granddaughter on the lip. Daisy looks like a stuffed animal and Granddaughter treated her like one. Some pets and small children just don't belong together. Luckily, DH and I took Daisy and now couldn't live without her. Granddaughter lives hundreds of miles away and we don't get to see her often enough but when we do,Daisy and she are kept apart.

See, this upsets me. Children need to be taught that animals are NOT stuffed toys and they need to be gentle. If I was treated roughly I'd probably snap too - understandably. Dogs do feel pain. The blame should be placed on the parents and child, not the dog.

In this case, I'm glad Daisy was removed from the home because obviously the parents did not want to take the time to ensure the safety of both pet and child.

[MarLoCat]

On 10/22/2014 GoodStuff said:

On 10/22/2014 MarLoCat said:

Oh, get a grip. Animals deserve humane, conscientious care and treatment in a good home. No one should be cavalier about "getting rid" of an unwanted animal, but many things can happen that make it unwise or impossible to keep an animal in your home, whatever your initial intentions. In that case, your duty is to find another good home for the animal.

Most of the pets I've owned have been rescue/adoptees. They've settled into their new home with us with little or no difficulty and have lived out happy, cared-for lives as part of our family. There is NO REASON pets can't be successfully re-settled into new homes if their original owners find it impractical to keep them.

Enough of the hyper-emotional guilt trip.

Goodstuff...Sorry if this Offended you...It's Just a Message from the Humane Society. That's how they are because lots of animals get too Old to adopt...after they had the Dog or Cat for Years. Sadly most of them become UN-Adoptable. It's the Humane Society's Ad Not Mine.

[Lipstickdiva]

The dog I just lost was a rescue from a family that didn't have time for him anymore because of their children. They had too much going on already, had a baby and the dog was full of energy, had separation anxiety and required more attention then they could give him. They decided he deserved better.

Their loss was my gain. He wasn't nearly as misbehaved as they said he was because we had another dog he bonded quickly with and we spent time with him and took him on long daily walks. You couldn't find a happier dog than he was.

People used to stop us as we walked by and comment about how they'd never seen a dog as happy walking as he was. His little nubby tail wagged the entire time we walked and the more people paid attention to him, the happier he was.

[goodstuff]

On 10/22/2014 MarLoCat said:

On 10/22/2014 GoodStuff said:

On 10/22/2014 MarLoCat said:

Oh, get a grip. Animals deserve humane, conscientious care and treatment in a good home. No one should be cavalier about "getting rid" of an unwanted animal, but many things can happen that make it unwise or impossible to keep an animal in your home, whatever your initial intentions. In that case, your duty is to find another good home for the animal.

Most of the pets I've owned have been rescue/adoptees. They've settled into their new home with us with little or no difficulty and have lived out happy, cared-for lives as part of our family. There is NO REASON pets can't be successfully re-settled into new homes if their original owners find it impractical to keep them.

Enough of the hyper-emotional guilt trip.

Goodstuff...Sorry if this Offended you...It's Just a Message from the Humane Society. That's how they are because lots of animals get too Old to adopt...after they had the Dog or Cat for Years. Sadly most of them become UN-Adoptable. It's the Humane Society's Ad Not Mine.

I'm not offended; I just think the message is unrealistic and counterproductive, whatever the source. Yes, in a perfect world all pets would live happily and forever in peaceful human families. That's the ideal, and it's wonderful when things work out that way. However, many, many unplanned developments -- related to health, finances, living situation, animal (or human) temperment, etc. can make it impractical or impossible for a pet to remain in a home. No need to inundate the humans with guilt. Instead, help pets and families to transition successfully and concentrate on finding good homes for the animals. That's reality.

[NC Bandwagon]

On 10/17/2014 Over 45 said:

I am so disgusted with people who get rid of their dogs or cats and blame it on having children. Animals are a commitment with a forever home. The poor dog is probably in a shelter and will be put down. So many people think animals are disposable. She and others like her should not get animals. I was going to order more items in her show but I sure will never order again when she is the host.

Hello, Over 45.

Did the host say why she had to give her dog away? Animals can be loving, but some don't respond very well to new babies. The dog may have been aggressive to the children or the children may have been too rough with the dog (not because they're being mean, but because they're really little and may not know better yet).

Not trying to jump on you, just wanted to know why the host gave her dog away.

[colliegirls]

There is nothing better than a pet for children. The adult does have to supervise both carefully and teach the child to be gentle but I would never get rid of my dog when I had a child. That being said, all of my dogs were very gentle and loving.

[MoJoV]

On 10/22/2014 RedConvertibleGirl said:

On 10/20/2014 MoJoV said:

I understand how this could happen. We now have Daisy, a Brussels Griffon, because she nipped my Granddaughter on the lip. Daisy looks like a stuffed animal and Granddaughter treated her like one. Some pets and small children just don't belong together. Luckily, DH and I took Daisy and now couldn't live without her. Granddaughter lives hundreds of miles away and we don't get to see her often enough but when we do,Daisy and she are kept apart.

See, this upsets me. Children need to be taught that animals are NOT stuffed toys and they need to be gentle. If I was treated roughly I'd probably snap too - understandably. Dogs do feel pain. The blame should be placed on the parents and child, not the dog.

In this case, I'm glad Daisy was removed from the home because obviously the parents did not want to take the time to ensure the safety of both pet and child.

Aren't you rude!! My son and his wife would never allow an animal to be hurt and were constantly trying to teach my granddaughter how to touch Daisy. Daisy actually loves my little granddaughter and her parents love Daisy dearly and are joyful when they see her. No one in our family was "blaming" anyone. Sometimes little kids and little dogs don't mix and you cannot watch them every minute. "Obviously" the parents DID take the time to ensure the safety of both. My family and I are animal lovers to our core and I resent your comments.

[Mindy D]

IF GABRIELLE REMOVED HER PET TO PROTECT IT, SHE IS A RESPONSIBLE AND LOVING PET PARENT. SHE HAD TO MAKE AN UNPLEASANT CHOICE. SHE IS A CARING PERSON TO LOOK OUT FOR HER PUP.