Unbelievable!

[Cloverleaf20]

Found out yesterday my sister took her two cats to a rehoming centre as she’s basically fed up of them! They are old cats, the thought of the poor things being stuck in a cage shocked has made me feel I don’t what anything to do with her again ! AIBU to feel this way ?

[mrsm43s]

The chances of someone who has cared for their pets for many years (since they are elderly) deciding to suddenly give them up because they are "fed up with them" is just about none.

I'd imagine there is far more to this story. People just don't suddenly get "fed up" with pets that they've had for many years, without there being something else going on.

[thevicarstroketwice]

I wouldn't get rid of my child is she bites me, but a dog? Different thing altogether.


we are not talking about getting rid of a dangerous animal to protect your children, we are talking about getting rid of pets as soon as they are becoming an inconvenience.

And worst, adopting a pet with the clear mindset that you'll just get rid of them as soon as they become a bother ,or get too old.

You shouldn't have a pet in the first place if you don't intend to keep them. If it messes up your holidays or your carpet, get a furby instead.

[GreenSlide]

'The pet is a living, breathing sentient being. They have feelings too'

Probably better they aren't forced to live in a home with owners who don't want them or aren't capable of looking after them, then.

[thevicarstroketwice]

It is called being a realist. Shit happens and sometimes that shit means you have to give up your pets. Some people hold on to them, much to the detriment of the animal. Far better to give up the pet and give it a chance to find a new and loving family.

No, being a realist is being prepared for the inconvenience, the responsibilities and the costs of having an animal. If it's not something you are ready for, then don't get one.

There might be exceptional cases of people losing their home because they got sick, or simply dying.. fair enough, but it's mainly people getting bored of an old animal, getting bored of having to be home regularly, the burden of holidays etc.

[thevicarstroketwice]

Probably better they aren't forced to live in a home with owners who don't want them or aren't capable of looking after them, then.

indeed
so don't take on a pet if you can't look after them then.

[Rukaya]

so don't take on a pet if you can't look after them then

Did your pet come with a crystal ball so you could see the next 20 years of you life? I missed that offer with mine.

[XenoBitch]

@thevicarstroketwice

Probably better they aren't forced to live in a home with owners who don't want them or aren't capable of looking after them, then.

indeed
so don't take on a pet if you can't look after them then.

Does anyone get married and plan the divorce at the same time?
I didn't know I would get ill, or know that the home I would be offered was strictly no pets (supported accommodation).

[XenoBitch]

@thevicarstroketwice

It is called being a realist. Shit happens and sometimes that shit means you have to give up your pets. Some people hold on to them, much to the detriment of the animal. Far better to give up the pet and give it a chance to find a new and loving family.

No, being a realist is being prepared for the inconvenience, the responsibilities and the costs of having an animal. If it's not something you are ready for, then don't get one.

There might be exceptional cases of people losing their home because they got sick, or simply dying.. fair enough, but it's mainly people getting bored of an old animal, getting bored of having to be home regularly, the burden of holidays etc.

Life changes... sometimes drastically. No one can predict that.

[ginswinger]

We adopted our big fat old giner tom from the Blue Cross a few years back. He is lovely and very tolerant of children. Sometimes older pets find a happy home.

No judgement on those who do give up pets, they are being responsible.

[70isaLimitNotaTarget]

DD and I had eight rescue guinea-pigs over a period of years .
One of them had been taken to boarding and dumped there , apparently it's quite common.
Rather than wait for a place to become available , book them into holiday boarding and don't come back.

But their loss was our gain, he was an amazing character .
And at least she didn't dump him in a park .

Sadly animals do seem to be disposable commodities .

[BoozeBegone]

@mrsm43s

The chances of someone who has cared for their pets for many years (since they are elderly) deciding to suddenly give them up because they are "fed up with them" is just about none.

I'd imagine there is far more to this story. People just don't suddenly get "fed up" with pets that they've had for many years, without there being something else going on.

As someone who has worked in rescue, you are unfortunately quite wrong.

To some (a lot!) Of people, getting fed up of a pet is comparable to changing your living room decor because you're bored of it, or dumping a not utilised kitchen appliance.