Sobbing since 6am because humans are horrible

[inkzooka]

Okay I'm probably BU but I decided to listen to Space Doggity again and started reading stuff about Laika and I'm just HORRENDOUSLY angry at the people who did this to her and how scared she must have been and how alone she must have been when she died :(

I have 0 maternal instinct for babies but all I want to do is cuddle that poor dog who died terrified and alone in space.

I'm gonna do some tribute art but I'm just so sad and I don't really know WHY this has hit me so hard.

You're locked into a very destructive thought pattern about something you cannot change.

There are dogs who are lonely and have been abused/neglected/abandoned in rescue centres everywhere. Could you volunteer to do something positive for these existing dogs?

Wtf is tribute art

I should say I definitely do have mental health issues, but I don't like the implication that I'm 'unwell' and need babying or something like I'm completely loopy in a MH hospital. Depression and anxiety is sadly pretty common to have and the teams in my area are frankly shit, but it's not something I want to get into on such a harsh forum.

I'm vegan, for everybody who's asking about that.

I prefer dogs to most people. They don't judge, they aren't mean or unkind. I like to see other people's babies and I worship the ground my daughter crawls on but puppies make my eyes fill up they are just so cute and lovely. I don't think that means anything, except that I'm a bit soppy for cute baby animals.

I do love how being upset about the sad story of a world famous dog and possibly letting a few things out in the process has been turned into the 'who has it shitter olympics'. Crikey.

Helendee

Nothing 'humble' about your opinion tho, was there

I prefer dogs to babies. I'm not evil, it's just my preference.

I think it's humble. Still think it's odd to prefer the company of animals over humans.

All those sniggering at the OP creating some 'tribute art' because she was upset..have none of you heard of art therapy?

*Helendee
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Maybe they prefer animals rather than humans because animals don't see them as 'odd' and feel the need to grace them with their 'humble' opinions

Or maybe it's just a little odd?

Thanks to everyone who left kind messages when I posted and ran by the way!

I prefer humans over animals, that doesn't mean I would prioritise one over the other either way. I doubt I'm ever going to be in one of those fabled situations where I have to choose between saving a baby and a dog and I can ONLY save one, so I don't think it's relevant.

Honestly, it wasn't relevant for me to put it in the post, holding my hands up to that.

*animals over humans! I would definitely choose spending a day with puppies than adults doing adult stuff

Why should we care more about cruelty to humans than to dogs? Just because WE are human? That's species-ism.

Totally totally agree with Guepe and LinoleumBlownapart. YANBU, I feel sick and tearful thinking about it. I find the 'but why aren't you upset about X?' posts just bizarre and a bit mean tbh. Animal cruelty gets me right in the gut. I totally get it, OP. I donate monthly to about five different animal charities and have rescued animals myself. Whenever I read something really awful, I often do a one-off payment to a related charity, in a bid to feel slightly less helpless. Not suggesting you need to do the same, just that it helps me a little bit (and, more importantly, animals!).

Not suggesting you need to do the same, just that it helps me a little bit (and, more importantly, animals!).

I totally would if I had the money! I did look into volunteering at shelters for when I'm at uni but I don't think I'll actually be able to wrangle the buses to get there. The only place nearby is the RSPCA and they're not actually looking for volunteering roles anywhere but shops that are out of the city (but in the area) so not really possible for me!

Well, they're looking for drivers/home visitors but again, in surrounding villages and I don't drive :(

It's sad because there seems to be a bully breed rescue nearby but there's no info available anywhere and the maps page just links to a house

I'm sorry this upset you. It was an awful thing that happened. I know you don't want to talk about your MH issues but your reaction to this doesn't suggest a healthy mind or a rational response. (I have anxiety and depression myself.) I do think you need to seek more help n

I know this is vipery mumsnet, but all these "shouldn't you be upset about X" (where did she say she isn't?) posts, the patronising "are you vegetarian?" (Does eating meat mean you are unqualified to feel sad about unnecessary suffering?) posts and the downright mean spirited posts taking the piss out of her emotions/her tribute art are really fucking disappointing.

There is a difference between being blunt in AIBU and attacking someone who is feeling low, and I think some of you need to find your own compassion, to be honest.

Allthe - whereas any kind of personal attacks aren't justified of vourse, sometimes it helps in the longer term to hear the bigger perspective on a topic from other posters rather than being encouraged to dwell on the specific.

Op

Ignore the sneering commenters. I mainly lurk on MN and wouldn't dream of bringing many of my worries and feelings to this forum because there are some condescending, judgemental arse holes on here. But thanks for sharing your thoughts, I hope some people have given you some comfort x

I feel exactly the same inkzooka. The poor little thing - it was bloody awful, and I feel sick thinking of her alone and scared. Like Sally I donate what I can to charities that help animals as a way of feeling less helpless.

Some of the responses here are vile.

I used to just take the dogs for walks at the RSPCA, OP.

Not sure why but you obviously hurt inside so much hugs xxx

Of course, star, and I wouldn't dispute that at all, but there is a difference between bluntness/tough love/straight talking (whatever anyone wants to call it) and unconstructive sneering and mean-ness.
It's the latter that pissed me off

Does drawing help?