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I don't know why, but I get so angry reading pet-related communities. But not because I feel sorry for the cats and dogs (I do feel sorry for them).

From time to time there are posts seeking help in re-homing cats or dogs. Reasons are usually one of two - medical (allergy, but not only) and the necessity to move abroad.

And most of the comments are people shaming the pet owner. And here I get angry. Because when people have to suddenly move out of USA, it is usually not by choice, and not into some kind of comfortable circumstances. Sometimes there is not much money and not much time to prepare, and it might be plainly impossible to take all the pets with you.

with the allergies is the same. Sometimes allergies can be treated and become easily manageable. But sometimes not. And an adult person might want to prioritize their own health over beloved pet, but still want the pet to have the best possible life. with the children I don't even understand shaming people for prioritizing children's health - and lives - over the pets' comfort. I have allergy on many different things, including cats, I know how complicated it makes one life.

I just can't see anything wrong with people trying to find their pets new home if they cannot live with them for some reason. people who don't care won't make this effort.

Date: 2025-03-31 09:53 pm (UTC)
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My mother had to find one of our cats a new home after my Dad was diagnosed with severe allergies resulting in vertigo. I loved that cat, she loved that cat, we all loved that cat - but alas, she had to find a new home for her. So she looked around, and finally found a lovely woman who wanted to adopt her. My brother got to visit with my Mom and they said goodbye. (I was in London at the time, studying theater, so didn't get to say goodbye.)

So, I agree. There are reasons why people have to find a new home for their pets. As long as they take the time to do so - no issues. It's the ones who abandon them on the side of the road that I have issues with.

Date: 2025-04-07 01:15 am (UTC)
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Just popping in belatedly to nod and say "yes, I agree!"

There a lots of reasons one might oneself unable to continue giving a home to a pet, and I'm glad the responsible pet-owners on the communities you follow are searching out new homes for them!

Many years ago, a couple we're friends with adopted a kitten, and then discovered they had terrible cat allergies. They asked us to adopt her (since our own old cat had died not very long before that), and we had a wonderful thirteen years with her!

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