Discuss!!!

[jackie]

^ I think you and me are on the same wavelength IRescue452

[NoahsMommy]

Guys, don't let this troll anger you...its not worth it...

This "person" is obviously bored and has nothing better to do.

Now, go pet and love your furballs.

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by vampire_87
Too much attention is paid to and too much money is spent on keeping pets, while people throughout the world are starving.

discuss the arguments for and against keeping pets???

You've illustrated WHY with your HIGHLY intelligent question...

[moosmom]

I'm with JenBKR. I'm not even going to glorify this with a post.

I do smell a troll. ESPECIALLY if you look to see exactly HOW many times he's posted.

ONE. What does THAT tell you????

[Kfamr]

I work hard for my money. I work hard to spoil and support my pets.
There's a lot of homeless people who have no care to even learn what the word "work" means.

[IRescue452]

Troll or no troll its just a discussion question to think on, I don't understand why somebody posts something like this once and then goes away, honestly what's the point in making a forum name and posting a thread if you aren't going to look at the forum again?

[kittycats_delight]

They do it to cause arguments and to irritate which it seems they have done rather well in this instance.

[vampire_87]

calm down , everybody. i only want to talk about some social problems. why r u angry with me, everything i said that true. u can agree or disagree with it. thanks...

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by kittycats_delight
Boy they don't quit easy and they are very easily amused.

Dear KCD

What did I do to you?????


Signed,

Easily Amused.




This is food for thought.
Animals/pets are a totally different concept in othre parts of the world.
A luxury/companion/friend for us. Food and a means of making money in other countries.

It is a socio-economic question-one that you must look towards the heads of the countries where famiine, disease and bad leadership are par for the course.


We can only help the countries who ask, who want our help.

The line about "giving a man a fish and feed him for a day" is appropriate we have taught many nations how to fish....

The leaders of those countries amek sure that they are at the dock when the boats come....they take the best fish and leave the fisherman to struggle.

my opinion.

[catland]

Assuming that the original statement was meant as a geniune starting point for debate - , I'll answer the question.

Your original statement insinuates that money spent on pets is depriving people of food. As a species, we are capable of producing enough food to feel the planet, but dictators and warlords keep the food from their people. Therefore, the argument of starving people is not a valid reason to deny people the pleasure of keeping and pampering their compainion animals.

Now, clawed furniture and cat barf - there's some compelling arguments.

[Corinna]

Kay , you took the words exactly out of my mouth.

[grybai]

Although I think the tone of the question was rather belligerant, I do think it is a valid one. I have to say I fall somewhere along the middle.

As much as I love my pets, in many ways they are luxery items. The amount I spend on food, grooming, toys, training etc highly depends on the amount I am willing and able to spend on them. They and the care they receive are directly related to the amount of extra money I have around at the end of the month after paying my bills, not unlike the money I spend I on entertainment and nonessentials. Although the money spent on their care and upkeep may have become essential, initially when I chose to acquire them they were not neccessary to my living. Also, although I am happy to provide them homes and to have rescued from the shelter, they are mainly in my possession because they provide me with happiness. After all, why would I have pets if they didn't make me happy?

I do honestly think it's a little silly when very wealthy people (including celebrities) spend thousands on silly things for their animals, like diamond studded collars and fancy beds. My pets don't have the best, most expensive food or litter box or collar. My purchasing decisions are based on quality versus price.

To be honest, I also sometimes cringe when an animal has suffered from tremendous abuse and there are these huge rewards to find the perpetrator. Unless they are from wealthy or famous background, there are just so many children out there who are raped and abused and nothing is done about it.

Also, although there are many people who are poor because in some ways they "deserve it" whether it be because of drugs, or alcohol or even lack of determination [I especially can't stand it when people who can't even support themselves, proceede to have a bunch of kids], there are just so many people who are stuggling to improve their situation but are unable to. People who are working 2 to 3 jobs and are still living from pay check to pay check, making it impossible to get ahead. And it's often hard to get benefits because a lot of jobs require you to work full time and then schedule all employees under 40 hrs a week.

I do think it is a social responsibility to help the less fortunate, and I feel very guilty because I live a rather selfish lifestyle and do not do nearly enough. HOWEVER, I am inclined to feel much less guilty about the money I spend on animals, than the money I spend on clothes, going out, my computer and my fancy high speed internet connection. The amount of money I have spent on clothes, electronics and travel would probably have helped a lot of people, and I think that as far as sacrifices I should make, those are the ones that should be a priority.

[Den Anne Pen]

Now i have to ask a question WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU MAKE A STATEMENT LIKE THAT ON A SITE THAT IS ABOUT PETS ?

Now a few other things to ask you

1- do you pay for my animals?
2- do you pay for the care and food of my animals?
3- Why should i feel oglagated to support people who can get a job themselves.
4- Last but not least if your not paying my bills and my animal cost then WHY would you say what i should do with my moeny that i word for
Weather i choose to help people that are starving or animals what diffence does it really make to you?

Sorry if i'm alittle harsh here but i really think that comment was'nt a smart one

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by Den Anne Pen
Now i have to ask a question WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU MAKE A STATEMENT LIKE THAT ON A SITE THAT IS ABOUT PETS ?

Now a few other things to ask you

1- do you pay for my animals?
2- do you pay for the care and food of my animals?
3- Why should i feel oglagated to support people who can get a job themselves.
4- Last but not least if your not paying my bills and my animal cost then WHY would you say what i should do with my moeny that i word for
Weather i choose to help people that are starving or animals what diffence does it really make to you?

Sorry if i'm alittle harsh here but i really think that comment was'nt a smart one

You've said EXACTLY what was on my mind!

I can't even add to it...perfect!!

[kuhio98]

I think this person's intentions were to get a conversation started by throwing out a bold statement. I think their profile shows indicates that English may not be their first language. My opinion was that they just wanted to get a conversation started not to cause problems. I wish everyone would assume that a person's intention is innocent before slamming them.