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Original poster

To say that having a pet is a luxury, not a right?

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YourSnappyFinch · 15/01/2025 09:51

Pets are expensive and time-consuming. Shouldn’t people prove they can afford and care for them before getting one?

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nellythe · 15/01/2025 09:57

Lovelysummerdays · 15/01/2025 09:54

You could say the same about children tbh. Perhaps we should all need licences for pets, for pregnancy etc

This!
And sadly, circumstances can change in an instant. My world could collapse this week and by next month my animals could be facing homelessness with me so I’m not sure how much it would really mean.

Lovelysummerdays · 15/01/2025 09:54

You could say the same about children tbh. Perhaps we should all need licences for pets, for pregnancy etc

Cuppachuchu · 15/01/2025 09:54

Who to, the pet police? Any fool can buy a pet, that's partly why there's so many in the animal rescues, sadly.