Has PT changed your mind about any animals??

[lovemyshiba]

Before I came to pet talk, there were certain animals, and certain dog breeds that I didn't like.
Since I have been here, my mind has been changed about so many things.
First example--I used to hate poodles--I never knew any, but I just didn't like the way they looked--I figured they were snobs. Now that I have "met" so many, like Bella, Ripley, Reece, Smokey, and others, I have completely turned around--I may even have one some day!!!
Another one is rats--I thought they were icky. Seeing everyone's rats and how cute they are and hearing all of the stories--I like them, and can see why all of you that have them do.
I'm still working on birds, but I am close. I never really liked them for a pet (never had one), I thought they were noisy and dirty, but seeing birdies like Popcorn, Muffin, Sky, Rocket, Jo, and all of the other beautiful PT birdies has changed my mind almost completely. I don't know if I would ever have one, but I have a deeper respect for them now.

I'm not a cat person, but all of these beautiful kitties make me think twice--if I didn't have such horrible allergies, I would probably have a few cats too.

I was just wondering if PT pets had this effect on anyone else??

[primabella]

YES!

Before PT I not only was not aware of so many puppy mills and pet stores, but now I know better. I also used to dislike Poodles, I guess because of the way the media looks upon them. But that totally changed my mind when I saw Reece, Ripley and more. I also used to think Pitties were dangerous. I never blamed the dog because I had learned that they had locking jaws and so forth but now I know better, it is the owner who makes the dog. Oh and I never even knew some breeds like the Shiba Inu ever exited!

Yeah PT has taught me a lot.

[Cookiebaker]

Definitely! I never knew the pain and harm in declawing. I was under the very wrong assumption that because a vet would do it, it would be OK.

I have learned so much from pettalk!

[Pam]

Originally posted by lovemyshiba
Before I came to pet talk, there were certain animals, and Now that I have "met" so many, like Bella, Ripley, Reece, Smokey, and others, I have completely turned around--I may even have one some day!!!

Aw gosh. Bella and Ripley say they are so happy that they have helped you see their curly relatives in a different light! I can't say that PT has changed my mind about animals but I certainly have come to know and respect all breeds better. Meeting other PTers and chatting with them about their pets through this message board or through PM has really made me feel that I "know" some of these pets so much better.

Although I am still working on seeing the merits of having a "rattie" as a pet I do feel better about them as a result of learning about them. In fact some of the pictures are so cute! Education is the key to acceptance. I have also enjoyed Popcornbird's bird stories and who can forget Logan's "zippity do dah" (sp?) singing Roger! LOL!

[anna_66]

I never really cared much for cats. I thought kittens were cute, but that was about it
But after seeing so many wonderful cats (Nicole's & Niina's just to name a few) if I could...I think I would have one (shhhh...don't tell the dogs that )

[cloverfdx]

Rats i was never realy fond of them, but after reading about and seeing pics of the cute lil ratties i have completly changed my mind. but unfortunatly i cannot have a rat of my own as we have a lil JRT x who would love to hunt down lil ratties for dinner

and also i was never realy fond of pure bred rottweilers, dont know why , maybe found them a bit scary lol

and birds (i want one) i never realy thought of having a bird as a pet (friend) but oneday maybe i will

thanks PT'ers

[aly]

Reecie sends sloppy kisses to you Emily

I haven't had my mind changed any because I came here loving all animals. I've been an animal freak since before I could talk My dad used to take me to the zoo every single weekend.

[binka_nugget]

Absolutely! I wasn't fond of rats either but after hearing about all the pt ratties, I loved them! Also, I like cats much but...now, I'm just dieing to get one when I move out.

[luckies4me]

Aww this is such a sweet thread SHIBA! I am so glad that everyone's views on ratties are changing. I just adore my ratties!





What about hedgies? lol

[cloverfdx]

OMG very cute

yes hedgehogs aswell

[luckies4me]

Thanks!

[lovemyshiba]

I have always adored hedgehogs--they are too sweet!!!!

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by lovemyshiba
I have always adored hedgehogs--they are too sweet!!!!

Yay! I love my hedgies so much! I just posted new pics of them a few days ago in Pet General if you want to see pics.

[zippy-kat]

How about bunnies? Did anyone ever *not* see them as housepets before?

[luckies4me]

I LOVE bun buns! But yes I knew they could be inside. It was recently though that I found out people actually let them roam their house free range. I always thought it to be very scary but the more I learned I found out that those people care for their bunnies very much and made sure their home was safe and bunny proff beforehand.