Ditching the family dog :(

[Cataholic]

I did not go to the link to read beyond what is posted here but why are you all so shocked? Stuff like this (and things 10 and 20 times WORSE) happen hundreds of times each day!

Jen, this doesn't sit well with me, and I don't think you mean it as it was worded, since I 'know' you. That bad stuff happens much worse every day doesn't change that THIS is a bad thing, and is 'deserving' of our attention, too. Sure, lots of worse things happen, but, that shouldn't detract from this situation.

This person was honest.

Honesty or dishonesty doesn't make give this woman any more character, IMO. If I say, "I hate you" and slap you across the face, my statment of hate doesn't support my action, does it? Yet, I am being 'honest'.

Our very own moosmom (sorry Donna, I hope you do not take offence at this example) has rehomed several of her kitties. She NEEDED to and she thought about their best interests as well. Doogie is having the time of his life with his new dog brother and I bet that Eli is relishing his time on his new farm.

The difference with Donna's situation was HER needs were put second. She rehomed her pets because it was best for THEM. Not her. In fact, if she could have done it differently, I think she would have preferred they stay with her. It wasn't like Donna said, "Oh, I am tired of having so many cats, some have got to go!". Of course, Donna is quite able to speak for herself, so, I will conclude with this is MY interpretation of her situation. An interpretation for which I could very well be wrong.

I think the wrongness here is the desensitizing effect the article could have on people 'ditching' pets. The more we hear, support, agree with lame reasons to ditch our pets, the more it happens. It is changing the minds of individuals, one at a time, to support inclusion, responsibility, commitment and love, that needs work here. Not articles putting a positive spin on 'ditching' family pets.