Why?

Re: Why?

Mac Feather — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:46:04 GMT

[quote user="Stuart McQueen"] Let me explain lol... When you love an animal unconditionally to the point they become your "baby" and you'd do anything for them[/quote]

Anything except let them go....................

We certainly see all types of people in this job thats for sure.

Re: Why?

Sal the 1st — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:43:25 GMT

have had a vet friend round today - he has had pets in the past , a dog and a goldfish. He's never been that keen on my cats (I think he is scared of them) but today they have become fast friends.

He spent most of the morning tormenting (sorry playing ) with them and I think Morris got a bit fed up at one stage because he went behind the sofa. Undeterred B carried on teasing Jasper and all of a sudden Morris reemerged from sofa ambush style and stole the toy. B is well impressed - he admires the intelligence, which is good because I have a nice little cat lined up for him who is desperate for a inside home.

Re: Why?

Vicky RVN — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:40:36 GMT

I totally agree Stuart, sometimes it can go too far and the animal suffers with a poor QOL. You need to admit when it's time, as heart breaking as it can be. Otherwise you are keeping them alive for purely selfish reasons.

Re: Why?

Stuart McQueen RVN MBVNA — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:37:29 GMT

My mum will say to this day that she isn't an animal person... but I know when I had my Sam put to sleep almost 3 years ago she was upset... I don't think you can say you're NOT an animal person... just maybe some people have a better understand of them...

... And then some times even animal people aren't animal people?!?!?! Let me explain lol... When you love an animal unconditionally to the point they become your "baby" and you'd do anything for them.... you get told they have liver failure, kidney failure, DM, urinary and faecally incontenent, having to be syringe fed (for example)... and they still think it's ok to let this animal live... are they to be considered as animal people? Thats just as cruel as shooting them with a BB gun!...

Let the agruements commence....

Re: Why?

Mac Feather — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:33:54 GMT

[quote user="Claire BearRVN"]It's funny speaking to 'non animal' people about animals. They just don't understand lol [/quote]

I often feel like asking people why they dont like animals. The most baffling of all I find is veterinary bods that actually do not have pets.

Re: Why?

Mac Feather — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:31:17 GMT

My Blue leicesters see me and just bawl their heads off and run up to me.

Id like a farm zoo, would like some texels and swales! Also would have Longhorn cattle and ruby red cattle,some pigs (gloucester old spots and tamworths) and more hens! I dont ask for much!!!!

Re: Why?

Sal the 1st — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:25:12 GMT

will agree with you Mrs M - sheep can be very 'individual' my suffolks were all really steady. you could drop a bomb behind them and at most the reaction might be baaa. the longwools were like bloody greyhounds when they even caught sight of you at the gate

Re: Why?

Vicky RVN — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:19:43 GMT

I want a couple of pet sheep when i win the lottery and get a small holding!

Re: Why?

Mac Feather — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:17:28 GMT

People often ask why I like sheep, often they ask 'how do you tell them apart?' etc.

Well sheep have always been in my life and I suppose because I spend a fair bit of time with them they are kinda like family- they do have their own personalities and have their own funny ways.

Re: Why?

Vicky RVN — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:22:52 GMT

Hmm yeah that's not an easy question to answer!

I feel honoured that Jack doesn't just run off and leave me on a walk, he comes back wagging his tail...does that mean he loves me?! You can't beat feeling upset/stressed and having a loving pet there to comfort you

Re: Why?

Claire Cameron — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:50:48 GMT

[quote user="Mrs Dot Dot"]

The more you think about that question, in someways the harder it is to answer.... I've never really thought about it from a non-animal persons point of view.... partly because most people I know have animals..... It's the unconditional love ( but they don't see it as love, surely??) or affection.... with cats you know that they can and do, move homes, if they don't find your accomodation suitable, so do we feel honoured(!!!) that they stay with us!

Your dog is a totally different relationship, but still unconditional affection, and just being there, a huge part of your life, a child substitute(?), a people substitute(?), adds fulfilment to your life, enjoyment,....................... the love of my life!!

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I totally agree, and the more I thought about it too, the harder it was to answer. I pondered it for ages.

I mean don't get me wrong, he doesn't dislike animals, he's just never had them to understand why I'm so animal crackers lol

Re: Why?

Mrs Dot Dot — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:47:55 GMT