Monday, July 14, 2008
News Divorcing your best friend
Posted by Mara Shalhoup on Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 1:41 PM
People are all worked up about the red-haired woman who allegedly tossed a kitten out of her car window after the Atlanta Humane Society refused to accept a litter she'd found — probably because the agency is maxed out these days.
That kind of behavior is beyond lame. But so is this guy:
My girlfriend and I have come to the realization that we are doing our [dog] a great disservice by keeping her to ourselves. When we got her we were both in college and had some time ... . [We] have been out for almost a year now. Between day to day work and travel for work [our dog] has become very bored and I feel as if her quality of life has come to a screeching halt. She spends nearly all day by herself and when she does get to play and spend time with people and dogs it is too short lived. I think it would be selfish of me and it is becoming unhealthy for her to keep this pace.
OK, so the guy didn't throw his dog out the window. But come on. It's selfish of you to keep her?
Or is it selfish of you to not wake up a half-hour early and walk your dog, maybe drop her off at doggie day care once a week, swing by the park on the weekend? Most dog trainers will tell you it's fine to leave your dog at home while you work, so long as it gets a daily walk and some socialization with other dogs every now and then.
I found the guy's post on a rescue group's site, which shall remain nameless so that I don't dissuade him or anyone else from attempting to find good homes for animals they no longer want. But here's a bit of advice: If you think you might not be up to caring for an animal a few years down the line, don't adopt one in the first place.
Here's another doozy:
As much as I adore my [dog] it is time for him to go. I'm afraid that I will be going to college soon ...
Nice.
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One of the top reasons people try to get rid of their dogs (especially puppies) is "it poops too much."
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Why you gotta call her out for being "red-haired," Mara? What are you implying?!?!
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