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Would you give away your pet for a million pounds?

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moveoverye · 18/04/2023 18:37

Hypothetically.
If somebody knocked on my door right now and offered to re-home my cat for a million pounds, I just don't think I could do it. Even though that would be a completely life-changing amount of money for me. Could you?

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Nimbostratus100 · 18/04/2023 23:39

It wouldn't be worth a million to feel the guilt and sadness for the rest of my life

Nimbostratus100 · 18/04/2023 23:40

Willyoujustbequiet · 18/04/2023 22:36

Yes.

Because that money would change my childrens lives and they are my priority.

my children would never speak to me again

McSlowburn · 18/04/2023 23:41

Nope. Couldn't do it. Not with my two gorgeous cats or even with my daughter's two gerbils previously.

What is the point of having domestic animals if you don't absolutely adore them?

Nimbostratus100 · 18/04/2023 23:41

I cant even bear the hurt look I get if I buy the cat slightly cheaper food!😂

SurrogateSoul · 18/04/2023 23:41

Never. They're priceless!

SurrogateSoul · 18/04/2023 23:42

I treat my pets like family. They're not up for sale.

Furries · 18/04/2023 23:43

Nope, not a chance!

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McSlowburn · 18/04/2023 23:43

YouJustDoYou · 18/04/2023 18:42

I stayed in an abusive relationship for the sake of my little old dog. No money to move out, no one to stay with who could accept pets. Had already had him for 15 years by that point so was no way I would ever just dump him as it was, let alone for any amount of money.

You are a truly lovely person!

Motheranddaughtertotwo · 18/04/2023 23:43

LoobyDop · 18/04/2023 18:39

Not for any amount. There are some relatives we could come to an arrangement on, though.

This made me laugh.
I couldn’t. I really could do with the million pounds though.

Beeswood · 18/04/2023 23:47

No.
I love my cat and she loves me.
She was a rescue and has been through enough, she is a shy little thing.
I coudn't do that to her.

Would you give away your pet for a million pounds?
BellaBlossoms · 18/04/2023 23:47

LittleRedYarny · 18/04/2023 23:16

Her Royal Abusive Furriness

You’re clearly not submitting to her enough 😂

MilkshakeEarthquake · 18/04/2023 23:48

Yes without a doubt

Coxspurplepippin · 18/04/2023 23:50

No. For who would turn the TV station over. And DH would never, ever forgive.

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Would you give away your pet for a million pounds?
Mamai90 · 18/04/2023 23:55

My dog is a pain in the arse at times so my answer to this surprised me because sometimes I yearn for a pre dog life. No, I couldn't give him away for a million pounds. Not if I didn't know where he was going. He's part of our family and I don't think I could live with the guilt.

RicherThanYews · 18/04/2023 23:57

My sincere apologies Op, I should have submitted photographs of beloved fambly members for tax. Apologies for the crap surrounding me but disabled. And yes, this is one of my angels literally sleeping in my arms like a baby on its back.

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SoShallINever · 18/04/2023 23:59

I would so long as a good home was guaranteed.

hamstersarse · 19/04/2023 00:01

I'm not sure I'd put him to a painful death, but a rehoming......for sure! He's old, grumpy and not long left, so twilight years elsewhere for a million....go on then

1stTimeMama · 19/04/2023 00:06

Abso-frickin-lutely!

Ketzele · 19/04/2023 00:22

Yes, and I'd throw in the kids.

Emotionalstorm · 19/04/2023 01:13

I love my cats more than my daughter so no. I wouldn't trade either for one million. One million wouldn't change my life. I would trade my daughter for 20 if I know she's going to a good home.

sadienurse2 · 19/04/2023 01:15

Definitely, don't think the dc would be happy though. Love the dcat dearly but he's a complete PITA and he doesn't give a toss about us, he only cares about being fed.

Blondewithredlips · 19/04/2023 01:34

No.

saltwater1985 · 19/04/2023 01:38

They could have one of the dogs. Not my cat though Smile

saltwater1985 · 19/04/2023 01:41

Tbh there's not much I wouldn't do for a million quid

furryfrontbottom · 19/04/2023 01:49

saltwater1985 · 19/04/2023 01:41

Tbh there's not much I wouldn't do for a million quid

Snap! I would probably throw in a pot of tea and a blow job as well.