Wednesday, July 08, 2009

finally something sensible on Kijiji

Free to a good home – two male HUMANS – father and son combo. Breaks my heart to have to part with them as I've had them for such a long time. The trouble is – I’m afraid one is going to seriously hurt the other if they continue to live in the family home and obedience classes for either one is out of the question (aka expensive). In addition, all of a sudden I’ve become allergic to the younger one! The older one does need a bit more attention - certainly is in good health, but urinates and poops on the floor when left alone for more than 12 hours, isn't walked or played with. I would like to keep them together or the suppressed behaviourial problems might surface. They are used to being ignored and would thrive with the right attention. I guess I should have done the research before committing to such a huge responsibility and forever screwing up their lives.

Does anyone realize that it sounds just as ridiculous when you are giving away a pet? Animals are supposed to be for life, not just keep them until it becomes inconvenient. Please consider your animal's feelings before detaching them from the lives and people they are accustomed to. For people considering adopting an animal, why not leave Kijiji now and surf on over to Petfinder, where you can save a life of a shelter animal? Before you decide to take a pet home, be prepared for a lifetime committment!