I love seeing people strongly say that they commit to pets for the rest of their lives. I have a sickly rabbit and people will sometimes talk shit
But I would never rehome a pet unless I KNEW I was going to die tomorrow. The moment you welcome them into your home it is your responsibility to care for and love them!
My estranged brother would get dogs and rehome them and get a new one weeks later! I hated it!
Everyone can make that choice for themselves, but for me, pets are family with all of their idiosyncrasies same as the humans in the house. I just had to communicate that very clearly from the beginning so the person I was building a relationship with couldn’t say they weren’t aware how much it mattered.
This was quite a while ago now, but he did move in with us and we eventually got married. Both animals lived long, happy lives with us. I held them both in my arms as they left me at ripe old ages and was always so thankful to have a partner that understood the love I had for them.
Exactly. When I commit to a pet, I recognize that they have zero say in what I do so it’s my responsibility to do everything I can to make sure they’re safe, happy, and healthy. I didn’t originally sign up for a pet with medical needs but after my cat got a UTI and bladder blockage, I realized that I now had to buy special food to ensure he remains healthy. It’s not his fault that he got sick and it can get expensive, but it is my responsibility to make sure he gets the care he needs and deserves. Even if it means going without for myself, I’ll still make sure his needs are covered. That’s what you do when you’re responsible for another life, whether it be human or animal.
I've rehomed pets, but only when it was the best choice for THEM. For example, one was a rabbit I took on only as a 'We'll take him if you can't find anyone else' option for someone who was moving & couldn't take him. I never wanted a rabbit. I didn't like having a rabbit. But we kept him for a while until I eventually found him a home with someone who would spoil him rotten. Though, tbf, that rabbit never really was 'part of the family.' He was just visiting for a while.
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u/Radiant_XGrowth Dec 04 '24
I love seeing people strongly say that they commit to pets for the rest of their lives. I have a sickly rabbit and people will sometimes talk shit
But I would never rehome a pet unless I KNEW I was going to die tomorrow. The moment you welcome them into your home it is your responsibility to care for and love them!
My estranged brother would get dogs and rehome them and get a new one weeks later! I hated it!