I'm more talking about you got pet cause you thought it would be "fun" and then it got a broken leg, then, "oops, sorry, I didn't expect to get into this shit, back to the shelter you go, oh it cost money to give em back, ok they'll have to put you down. Forget that you are a LIFE that I became responsible for, even…

I'm more referring to non-quality of life ending expenses. If your grandfather had a broken leg at 52, you wouldn't give up on his health care. But sadly, this happens all to often to pets who get put down or abandoned.

I'm not talking about those cases. Not all expensive procedures needed come at life threatening times. Simple procedures for the care and maintenance of a pet's LIFE and happiness that people give up their pets because of, because it wasn't what they expected. They wanted the pet to be a plaything that they can…

I wasn't thinking about those "people of average-or-less means" and "will go to great lengths", but the people who give up on or abandon their pets when things get inconvenient or costly. Too many people get a pet without thinking about the responsibility they have for a LIFE. The people you talk about are the…

I'm not altruistic (pretty sure I know what that means). That's why I don't have a pet. And yes, I am judgemental, Judgemental is my middle name, goddamit

I believe you made the right choice for you and your pet, I'm just thinking about the people who get pets and when things get tough, they find it easy to throw the pet away or abandon them. I was more thinking about the kind of procedures that could easily be done to humanely give good, quality life and the owners who…

That's not what I meant. Afford " was a wrong choice of words, maybe "willingness" would have been better. I was thinking about the people who get pets on a whim and selfishly give up on them when things become inconvenient or costly. A pet is a life, they'll depend on you for love and care, they're not a handbag…

I think it went downhill when I used the word "afford". Please see my other replies to angry responses (if you care to). Love you, bye

I'm not a Troll, I'm a Tomato

Maybe "afford" was a wrong word. I'm poor as fuck! That's why I don't HAVE a pet that depends on me for the utmost care and consideration. Also, I know a few people who work hard for little pay, they have pets, they pay for their medical costs to the detriment of themselves, but because they love them and understood…

I understand your point. Also, I guess I was coming at it from the point of view of bad pet owners, not necessarily the amazing, wonderful owners who love and give their pets wonderful lives. Sadly, many people only get pets for selfish reasons, which is fine, but I'm talking about those that when things get tough,…

I see your point and I agree. I was thinking more in terms of those people who get pets on a whim and not think about the long term, those who just want a pet just to have them for their own pleasure and when things get tough, give em up or throw them away. Not all pets are adopted or are from shelters, and just…

ok?

Too many people have to put down their pets because they cannot afford to pay the medical whatever. If you cannot afford to have a pet, you shouldn't have one. Cats and dogs specifically. If you can't afford the medical bills, which could be up to thousands if not tens of thousands, you shouldn't be a pet owner. Too…

I didn't see any Asians? No Middle-Eastern men either. I would also venture to guess non of the "white" men were Jewish. Not saying these races are more respectful of women or anything. But there is a cultural component to verbal assault of strange women. God, how do the women in Rome deal with this? It's a big…

shit, a Julie Taymor Wonder Woman would be the shit. TITUS anyone?

It's not a "whooping", it's a whipping (referring to the use of switches). It's abuse, and can be clearly seen in brain image scanning, hitting changes the brain, nobody talks about that. Not everyone "turns out ok", anger issues anybody? maybe whipped your 4-year old for what? whipped your 4 year old till be bled…

I don't think it's a blow. We just really need to wait for a really good, really deserving gay player. THAT will be a win for gay rights, not rooting for someone mediocre just because he's gay. Though I admit I really wanted him to be good.

he was a descent young player, but below average for what the any team needs right now. Remember, Tim Tebow isn't in the NFL either. Some might argue he was good enough to be given a chance on a practice squad, but there's no shame in joining Arena football where he might do better. I don't think it will be too long…

yes. thanks for articulating my point :)