Originally posted by luckies4me
I partly agree with you Twister, to a degree. I would be more sympathetic but when one goes on and on and aquires more animals when they know they live with their parents and are dependent upon them for money, vet exams etc. it makes me angry. I have offered her advice about Emergency funds several times, as have other members here.

I waited until I was out of the house to aquire my pets because I knew I would not have had the money to take them to the vet, buy their food etc. and I did not want to rely on my mother to take care of it.

I know. I know. I'm not saying this is a good situation she is in. However ... my point is ... she is already in it. She already HAS the animals. The deed is done, so to speak, and what she needs now is some practical help. Obviously, lectures aren't working, if you have been lecturing for some time and getting no where. Perhaps a softer approach would work better? There's more than one way to skin a cat, my granny used to say. HELP her - you have the experience and knowledge. Don't just tell her she is bad and irresponsible. TEACH her, don't just criticise her. That is part of an adult's responsibility toward children and teens. Take the high road.