i farking hate people who get rid of animals b/c of a new baby.

chyscottbaby

I agree completely. People need to take responsibility for their animals. It truely makes me sick when I hear someone is taking their pet to the pound cause of a new baby or they are moving. Some people.

ArmyBride0604

Ditto.  I don't understand it.  We talk to our dog about his coming baby brother or sister.  He's very excited.

MrsR0908

jellibelli:

MrsR0908:

jellibelli:

just like you shouldn't get rid of your cat because you don't want cat hair on your baby's stuff.

i am looking directly at you. with hateful laser beams shooting from my eyes.

Lol.. To each their own. I have no problems with my other cat or my black lab but this cat is out of control!!

mmm, not really. did you know that you can actually train a cat, they are smart enough. if you try and modify their behavioral issues you could keep the cat, instead of adding to the millions of animals that are living and being put down in shelters because of people who can't handle an "out of control" cat. i highly doubt the cat is a safety issue. yeah, to each their own

I have tried for almost 2 years to change his crazy ways. He wouldn't go to a shelter, he would go to my MIL.

OutLawless

People that get rid of their animals for such petty things make me worried.  What are they going to do when their kids get into things, leave messes or display some sort of behavior they don't like, give them away too??  Obviously these people are not equipped with the patience or desire to deal.

azucenalgp1984

I agree. And although I love animals I would never have one because I wouldn't be able to provide it with the love and attention it needs.

heatherlane

ArmyBride0604:

Ditto.  I don't understand it.  We talk to our dog about his coming baby brother or sister.  He's very excited.

So cute! We let Sidney go in what will be the baby's room (just a guest room now) and say "this is your baby's room, Sid...". Thought we were the only dorks to do that!

blairsgirl

I agree.  When you bring a pet into your home you are bringing him/her into your family. 

erino&chrish

I COMPLETELY agree.  What will they do when their teenagers act up?  Get rid of them?!  Pets are for life, not for fun (well, they are fun, too, but you know what I mean!).

boo98lu

Amen! Like you said it's a commitment for life.. not just what you're feeling that day.  My furbabies will always be kids to me!

Ricca'sBaby

Well said jellibelli.  As a dog owner, who thinks of her dog as a child, I can't imagine how people can do something like that.  When we researched breeds and got our furbaby, we did so knowing we'd be having kids some day and that getting a dog wasn't just something to fill in the hole until then--or to "practice" with and then throw away!!!!!

BlairWaldorf

Agreed.  Safety issues are one thing, but basic behavior & petty arguments are another.

This is why spoke to our vet on ideas & ways we can prepare Tuck.  Why we will take walks with Tuck with the stroller before the baby gets here.  To work on her posessiveness of me.  To get her used to the stroller.  It's why we have worked with a behaviorist.  Why we spent the majority of last year working on her dog aggression.  Why we work hard with our friends to introduce her to children.  Why we will put up all the baby equipment & run it/use it/whatever to get her used to the sounds & smells.

Preparation is not just for Boy Scouts.

Soon to be Mrs. Topper

100% AGREED!!! It makes me so sad

Lacy Lyn

I am really getting tired of people telling me I need to get rid of my dog.  "I can't believe you would let your baby crawl around in all that dog hair."  Okay, I realize my dog sheds a lot, but 1) I am doing everything I can to keep her hair vacuumed up even now and will work harder after the baby is born 2) I'm not going to let my child be filthy and dog-hair covered, but thanks for the vote of confidence and 3) I don't remember asking your opinion on the matter.  I believe my husband and I are smart enough to know what's good and bad for our child.  If the dog becomes a problem as far as being agressive, we will deal with that.  But, rest assured, your concern has been noted and the dog hair is going to be taken care of.

*all directed to my father in law and sister in law

edwins_girl

I agree a million times over. This is one of those things that just makes me nuts. I've had stronger reactions to pets deaths than people's at times. Apparantley this is quite normal as pets love us unconditional and to lose a love like that just cuts very deep. People should have to have a license to own a pet.

Mrs.DeliaMarieP

I absolutely agree with this posts, it's one of the most immature things I've ever heard of.  The only time I would ever, ever consider it, is if there were aggression issues toward the baby, and even then, only after I have done everything to fix those issues. 

And by everything, I mean everything.  

ShawMich

I think it depends on why they got rid of them. I used to think the same thing until our dog that we had for 3 years bit our son when he was crawling on the floor at 6 months.

Baby before dog.  That's my motto.

jaxgev

On the flipside, we have people like my mom who locked the dogs in a torrid garage 24/7 after I left for college because she didn't have the time or energy to take them for walks (they were originally my dad's and sister's--my dad she later divorced and my sister was thrown in jail).  While it was noble of her to take them, she should have given them up and when I came home later, I forced her to take them to a shelter.  Fortunately, they were scooped right up. 

Just like everything, there are limits and special circumstances to why some people do things.  I volunteer at a shelter and we get pets all the time from people who realize that they "just aren't responsible enough."  You have to respect that.  At least they're doing something for the pet as opposed to letting them suffer without sustenance.

As for those who posted previously about giving up their pets, I'm sorry if this post hurt you.  I know that my mother cries uncontrollably whenever people even talk about dogs so I know it hurts.  I'm not throwing a pity party here, but I am saying that I understand from where you're coming.

In the end, I still believe the majority of people are stupid...fortunately, none of them are here on thebump.

christacdodge23

I too agree with you!  Or those that neglect their pets and just throw them outside when the baby is born and never play with them.  I have three dogs and they are my life!  Of course it will change some when baby gets here, but I would never consider getting rid of them.

KatieTaylor77

On the other hand, would you rather someone keep a pet they don't want and/or can't care for?

I have worked in veterinary medicine for almost 16 years now.  One of the hardest lessons I had to learn was that you can't force someone to care for an animal they don't want.  The pet just suffers for it.

I would much rather see someone rehome a pet than to neglect it.  And believe me, I have seen some really horrid stuff happen to pets that are kept in a household that just doesn't have time to care for them.

JMO, but I figure you can't force someone to love something they just don't care about . . . so better to find the pet a happier place to be.

jaxgev

KatieTaylor77:

On the other hand, would you rather someone keep a pet they don't want and/or can't care for?

I have worked in veterinary medicine for almost 16 years now.  One of the hardest lessons I had to learn was that you can't force someone to care for an animal they don't want.  The pet just suffers for it.

I would much rather see someone rehome a pet than to neglect it.  And believe me, I have seen some really horrid stuff happen to pets that are kept in a household that just doesn't have time to care for them.

JMO, but I figure you can't force someone to love something they just don't care about . . . so better to find the pet a happier place to be.

I agree.  And I thought your dog was smokin' a bong in your siggy.  You really do love your pets.

KSimone619

I agree with you a million percent!  I love my pet with all my heart, and I know things will probably change when the baby comes but I would never give him up.  He simply will have to adapt to the new lifestyle, and i know it's my responsibility to help him...he didn't ask for a baby!!!

sharee

Pecas13:I agree 100%!

 

Ditto!! We just got a puppy she is a lab 2 months old, all black and her name is midnight!! 

mnberry18

JCM083009:

I agree with you 10000000% percent. One of my biggest pet peeves in life.

ditto. my puppy is like one of my kids. i can't imagine letting him go

MindyCarr2009!

i do agree with you 100% but i have to say that i am not really on to talk.  we first found out i was pregnant  by our sharpei, he walked up to me stuck his nose to my belly and started growling non stop at me  and when i told him to go he wouldnt as i pushed his head away he snapped at me and almost got me thank god he didnt. He was really weird to me after that he would growl at me for no reason and snap at me and everything so we talked about it for awhile and decided to ask my IL's to take him untill we figured out what is going on with him , we see him every chance we get ( usually every second day if not more ) but he still is testy with me so i dont know what will happen i miss him so much but i am scared he could really hurt me ....

Delila80

Completly agree!!!  People just don't think sometimes. 

KatieTaylor77

I agree.  And I thought your dog was smokin' a bong in your siggy.  You really do love your pets.

 

I had NO IDEA it looked like that!  I'm going to have to switch pictures!  She was drinking my cousins Pepsi  . . . she's a pushy little witch!