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To not think animal charities are not that important

159 replies

LardLizard · 30/12/2017 00:36

Just making me think someone I know very well is often posting about making huge donations to a local animal shelter
Basically a dog rehoming centre
But i don’t think they actually regime many most of them just end up living in this dog shelter
Personally I’m not sure if it’s more humane to end their suffering for some dogs that won’t get a proper home
I mean wonder how many dogs there are out there that are homeless ? Day just in the uk alone

I don’t jus when ever I see these posts I just think oh that could have gone to a more worthwhile cause that actually helps children babies adults humans

And don’t get me wrong I do adore animals
I just prefer putting humans first

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WorraLiberty · 30/12/2017 01:07

It's not different at all

No-one here needs to know how much you've raised for your chosen charity.

In fact assuming you're an adult capable of understanding that different people prefer different charities, the whole thread is a bit silly don't you think?

SusieOwl4 · 30/12/2017 01:12

I donate to animal and human charities. It’s my choice. I have taken in rescue dogs from the uk and abroad . It’s my choice.

And the main reason for rescuing from abroad is that it was too difficult to adopt a dog here from the main rescue centres because I work. .in fact one charity would not even consider me having a cat.

So to me I am not prejudiced about where my dog comes from and I would rather rescue than go to a breeder , but I don’t criticise others for their choices either.

CorbynsBumFlannel · 30/12/2017 01:12

I don't think your title means what you think it does op.
But I agree that I wouldn't donate to save animals before donating to save children in Yemen for eg.
Some people genuinely prefer animals to humans though.

AnnieAnoniMouse · 30/12/2017 01:13

So, you think they need proper homes or should be PTS. IF you donated instead of judged, more dogs could be rehomed. Perfectly healthy dogs should not be PTS.

Maelstrop · 30/12/2017 01:13

Have you been drinking, OP? Give to whatever charity you like, it’s entirely your choice.

Personally, my entire estate will be going to the Dogs’ Trust.

ClaryFray · 30/12/2017 01:15

People are arseholes. We are killing off various species, ruining the echo system for others. I give to animal charities, and a lot of my friends work in conservation fields abroad.

Humans are in way better or more in need than animals. No ones life is more important than another.

BattleCuntGalactica · 30/12/2017 01:19

Did you want a bloody medal or something?

Yeah you are being unreasonable.

LassWiTheDelicateAir · 30/12/2017 01:22

I don't think your title means what you think it does op

Yes. I assume that is not a deliberate use of a double negative for dramatic emphasis.

theymademejoin · 30/12/2017 01:23

@LardLizard - I do, I’ve already raised over 1k this year alone for sands

Personally, I would rather support an animal charity than Sands. There are also other human charities that would be higher up my list than Sands. I've nothing against Sands and I'm sure they do wonderful work, it's just not one of my charities of choice.

However, luckily for charities, people have different charities of choice. So you go ahead and fund Sands and I'll fund my charities of choice. However, I won't judge your choices or presume to say you could have supported a better cause as everyone is entitled to support their preferred charities.

FreeNiki · 30/12/2017 01:32

PDSA pisses me off. Cant afford vet bills for a pet? Dont keep pets then! I would never donate to them.

Loonoonow · 30/12/2017 01:33

I don't donate to animal charities as I prefer to volunteer for and donate to charities than work with homelessness, medical research, mental health and the developing world. Those are my priorities. Other people have other priorities and I don't have a problem with that. A close relation fosters rescue donkeys and it costs her a fortune every year as well as a significant amount of time and effort every day. It wouldn't be my choice but the donkeys are very cute and it's lucky for them she wants to put the money and effort in.

OTH if I was looking for a pet I would always go to a charity that rehoused unwanted animals and would be happy to make whatever donation was required or suggested as part of that deal. When my beloved (rescue) cats died last year I was happy to donate my unneeded supplies of food/bedding/baskets etc to a local animal sanctuary.

Life doesn't have to be either/or. There are shades of grey when we make choices and supporting one thing doesn't always mean rejecting the other.

WyfOfBathe · 30/12/2017 01:36

We could all donate to which ever charity saves the most lives (I've no idea what that would be. Maybe a disaster relief charity, or medical research?). Part of me thinks that's the "rational" thing to do, but it's not what I do. It's not what most people do.

People have different priorities and focus on different things. One of my friends has fundraised a lot for charities working in her adopted child's birth country. I give donations to food banks, because people close to me have needed them, and to an education charity because children being able to get an education is something I find especially important. One of my friends volunteers for a charity for children with special needs, and another volunteers in yes an animal shelter. I think it's excellent that there are charities in so many different fields, and people can choose where to give their time and money.

Carouselfish · 30/12/2017 01:39

'a lot of dogs would be better off put down'. Shame you can't ask them isn't it?!! Most animals will fight for life, humans included, except in the most continually painful of situations.
Funny how so many people think death and non-existence is preferable at the drop of a hat. With all due respect to those who believe otherwise, it's probably not an alternate, happy plane of existence you're sending them to, you're basically saying their one chance at having a thinking, feeling body is over and ending them.

You are very kindly putting 'words' into their mouth under the guise of slack, throwaway empathy. I don't think it's really empathy. You're not saying if you were living in a shelter you'd rather not exist. You're saying you don't place any value on a dog's life.
But the dog does. And luckily, so do the people who work in and support dog shelters.
I just think people who can't empathise outside of their own species are lacking imagination and are probably the sort of person who likes to pretend humans aren't animals.

WyfOfBathe · 30/12/2017 01:41

PDSA pisses me off. Cant afford vet bills for a pet? Dont keep pets then! I would never donate to them.

I agree that people shouldn't buy pets they can't afford to look after, but if somebody already owns the pet what do you want to happen? Cats can live for 15+ years, so maybe its owners could afford it 15 years ago. I'm not saying you need to donate to PDSA but I don't understand why it pisses you off.

PixieXox · 30/12/2017 01:45

I would always donate to an animal charity over a human or children's charity. YABVU, donate to wherever you want.

spidey66 · 30/12/2017 01:48

Your title is misleading. The use of a double negative means you do think they're important.

Fwiw i do think they're important, as they don't receive any government funding, so rely heavily on public generosity. I have direct debits to 6 charities, which includes 3 animal charities.

Donating to charities is a very personal choice and p6tend to donate to those with special meaning to them.

Kursk · 30/12/2017 01:48

People are animals as well. There is only a thin veneer of society that separates us from the animal kingdom.

People are more than capable of looking after themselves if they wanted to. I would choose animals every time

spidey66 · 30/12/2017 01:48

P6tend? People tend.

Margaritaanyone89 · 30/12/2017 01:49

Animals are like children, they're helpless and vulnerable but unlike children there aren't protected and are often abused, neglected, over bred and live in a life of misery and fear.

Most animal shelters do not just re-home dogs (which is a wonderful thing, I wish all the selfish people who still buy from breeders would support this). They often help spay/neuter and help with any medical needs/ emotional needs the dog may have to help be re-homed.

Instead of moaning about abused/neglected animals being helped. Why not promote people adopting the animals instead of breeders. That way they won't sit and rot in a cage whilst another dog is laying in puppy mill somewhere having her pups snatched from her so whatever glutenous, selfish c*nt can make some extra cash :)

LlamaClock · 30/12/2017 01:54

"Just making me think someone I know very well is often posting about making huge donations to a local animal shelter"

followed by...

"I do, I’ve already raised over 1k this year alone for sands
And more than that last year."

Pot, kettle?

RebelRogue · 30/12/2017 02:10

Why are you donating to SANDS instead of NSPCC?
Because it's your money. Because it's your choice. Because you want to.
The same applies to her.

Adrianflank · 30/12/2017 02:14

Each to there own I guess, I have never donated money to a human charity, but I donate over £75 a month to 2 animal charitys!

BarbaraOcumbungles · 30/12/2017 03:54

I donate to Woodland Trust, choose the trees!

ILoveMillhousesDad · 30/12/2017 04:09

Animals are like children, they're helpless and vulnerable but unlike children there aren't protected and are often abused, neglected, overbred and live in a life of misery and fear.

Couple of VERY minor amendments and you have just described the life of many children all over the world.

It is everyone's personal choice and I feel much more of an affinity to my fellow man, than an animal. My choice, just as it is to leave life savings to a cat shelter etc.

RadioGaGoo · 30/12/2017 04:40

Brag post is obvious.

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