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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 1/11/2007 11:51:50 PM | | I personally feel sorry for the people on here who don't have animals to love. As far as that stupid survey goes... I agree.. BULLSHIT... if you think my 4 dogs, 7 cats and 4 horses don't keep me EXERCISED you are nuts!!! If it weren't for my animals I probably would sit in the house all day and eat bon bons!!! | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 1/12/2007 12:06:52 AM | I am enjoying my first dog ever, and I am 40 years-old. I have a big ole Rottweiler, and now I cannot imagine life without him! He is my best friend, and seems to expect nothing from me except for hugs, belly rubs, food and treats~~Unconditional Love!
Too many people operate with ulterior motives, which makes it easier to trust a pet over a person, often. | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 1/12/2007 4:49:37 AM | | I prefer animal's to people sometime's , you know that they will never hurt you { never snitch on you ~ LOL } : They will love you no matter what and be loyal to you : My niece has two Pugg's and I love spoiling them to the max ! : But I also love cat's too : | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 1/12/2007 11:27:28 AM | My friends joke that this time I got a dog with four legs, instead of only two.
Not only is a dog better than any alarm system out there, my guy provides love and affection. People that know him all love him (and that included the mail carrier, the UPS driver, and the neighbors.) It wasn't always that way, and when he first grew into a horse, the neighbors were pretty terrified. He is friendly to other dogs and gentle with children, though never left unsupervised around them.
Eventually, once he works a bit more of the overzealous puppy out of him, I want to train my dog to be a Therapy Dog. He is always smiling, and often creates smiles on others' faces, and I don't think people smile enough.
Is my pet as important as a person? Probably more important! I don't know of any person that I could stand to be around as much as I am with him. | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 1/12/2007 11:43:19 AM | I think that as time goes on you will find your rotty to be one of the biggest babies you will ever know. I mean that well of course !
Rots are a lot of fun to be around and hardly ever take themselves seriuosly. | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 1/15/2007 5:33:05 PM | Competely!! I'll take my two little Border Collie "girls" any day over most people. They love you, adore you and ask nothing in return!! Show me a deal that good any where else around?? They are the best friends I could possibly come home to - not unless there's a dog lovin', good looking hunk of a guy there too!! Now that would be a heck of a deal....and all I'm looking for in life!!  | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 1/27/2007 12:41:22 AM | Let me start out by saying that I have had a dog all my life. Maybe I have gone through about 5 dogs. But they are very nice, innocent and fun loving to have around. My dog sleeps with me every night and cuddles up with me. And it would be difficult to live without my dog.
I think people are still missing the point of a dog. Dogs are not people, and yeah you don't need a brain surgeon to confirm that one. You can never interact with a dog in the same way as a human being. But yet there are some people that believe this to be true. And I will show how this thinking is wrong and I think damaging to future relationship.
First, your dog can't give you an opinion of what you are thinking. Maybe a dog knows when you are down or not feeling like yourself from your body language. And will come lay next to you when you need a friend by your side. The fact of a matter is the dog can not give you an opinion on your sitution. No matter how much you ask them questions or talk things out. You are just talking with yourself, and people tend to hear what they want to hear. Just like when you see faults in people are most likely some of the same faults you have in yourself. Like the old saying goings: "It takes one to know one!"
Second, a relationship is built off trust, caring, and love for the other person. Granting a dog has those three traits, but does not have the capacity that a human being does. For example, you are not able to make love with a dog. And the exchange of thoughts and opinions are not there with a dog. Also, a dog would be unable to give you an intellgent answer on questions and your response to questions. A dog lacks the type of interaction and companionship needed for a health relationship.
Third, a dog has a limited life span compared with a normal human life span. Most human being live to be around 70 yrs old on average. This means you have a good 40 or more years to spend with the right person. Then most dogs live to be on average 15 yrs old. Dogs do provide a lot of love in their limited amount of life span. But this is no comparison between the love and support that is provided from a human being.
Finally, people tend to be negative and pessimistic when it comes to human traits. You are correct in saying that people are not innocent. That is also the best trait of humans that we all are unique in our own ways. But it takes the right person to fit into your life. That would benefit and enhance both of your lifes. Most people do not make the right choice on the first try. This is why life is a learning lesson everyday. You learn and improve on your mistakes. Granted a dog adds benefits and joys to your life, but in the long run the right human being will benefit both partners in the long run. And people that put too much stock in the relationship with a dog are only short changing the potential benefits from another human being. You need to find that right piece for your puzzle to connect all the pieces together and make your life whole.
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 1/27/2007 3:00:52 AM | My dog brigton is the true love of my life!! Ive had him since six weeks old and every day I respect and admire him more. He is my role model his spirit is transcendant and I strive to be as happy as he is. Dogs give you something people cannot unconditional love. I cannot imagine life without him!! We go on 5 walks a day and multiple times through the tough times he's been a shoulder to cry on!!
Long live doggies
johnny | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 1/28/2007 12:45:32 PM | I think do to their being dependent on us for survival has greatly to do with their loyalty. And I think many of us fall in love with that trait. They are always there for us when we need them. Of course, where else are they going to be? lol They live a more simple and less destructive lifestyle then humans. And this is something to admire.
So in some cases I believe pets to be more important then some people! | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 1/28/2007 1:09:18 PM | dbndon
You are so right! My three pups (not really 'pups'. The Pug is 2 years old, the male Boston terrier is 6, and the female BT is 13 years old) keep me walking and running all the time. On average, we are out walking a minimum of 3 times each day, which means about 2 mile per walk. In the beginning I let them explore and sniff around, so the pace is slow, but after they've done their business, I make them run until they're tired to burn off some of their energy. If I don't, they're restless and can't seem to settle down. In addition to exercise, they give me love and companionship. Can't beat that with a stick! | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 1/28/2007 3:10:14 PM | I love this thread.
A few weeks ago I adopted my first cat in about 15 years, from the animal shelter. Even before she knew I would be feeding her, she was very affectionate and tolerant (let me examine her teeth and paws there in the noisy, crowded shelter.) She simply and obviously wanted to touch and be touched. So did I. A match made in heaven!
I had just broken up with the man I thought was my other half, and the house was so empty... now it isn't. I used to think that people who thought so highly of their pets were just deluding themselves, but now I know differently. There IS something there, a bond that provides a lot of comfort. I think mammals need, or strongly desire, the simple, nonthreatening touch of another warm, furry body, especially a familiar one. It tells us instinctively that we are acceptable, that everything is really all right with the world. | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 1/29/2007 8:43:37 PM | Congrats Tryagain!!! You have just taken your first step to your own unconditional love. Not only will your new kitty give you love but you will find a love within yourself you didn't know you had. You'll notice the difference in your attitude when that kitty is sitting in your lap verses when there was not kitty there. The touch of that soft fur... the sweet sound of the purring. It takes alot of stress out of our lives. | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 2/1/2007 7:44:30 PM | Lately, people have been getting on my nerves, relative to my dog. Granted, he is a Big Boy, but he is also extremely well socialized, and everyone that has ever taken the time to meet him has fallen in love with him.
The day before, I was eye-F*CKED by a Black man, that clearly was afraid of my dog. so, I secured my dog. He initiated non-verbal confrontation by the glare and the shake of his head. I held my tongue.
Today, I went to the store, and I left the windows down, because Riley loves the Siberian weather. A Black man about 15 feet away actually threatened to "shoot" my dog because I had the window down for him. I confronted him: "How dare you threaten to shoot my dog!" He answered, "Well, you had the window down!"
Of course I am going to open a can of worms here, but I will do it anyway.
How dare the people that are the quickest and the loudest to yell discrimination, to be the first to discriminate!
I understand that in the inner city, of which I live on the outskirts, there are a LOT of irresponsible dog owners, that raise and breed their critters to be vicious. I actually saw a cardoard sign today for "Pomnaria" puppies for $300, and I am sure that they are educated breeders.
I read my dog's food labels, to make certain that there are no by-products or corn starch. We have had obedience training. He is friendly with other dogs, children, uniforms, and people in general.
I wanted to say to the man who threatened to shoot my dog that my dog is most likely better behaved than his children, and my dog has never been arrested, which is more than he can say. I wish, in hindsight, that I had called the police, because I know that felons cannot get a CCW permit.
Are large breed dog owners the subjects of discrimination by non-dog people, who are IMHO rather uneducated or underinformed? I do believe so.
Once again, I will say, "Don't blame the breed, blame the owner!"
My dog loves the mailman, the UPS gal, the pizza driver, the neighbors, the chilcren, other dogs, and yes, he is a so-called vicious Rottweiler. Get over his breed, already, and his big coconut head. I have not raised him to be vicious!
I have my smock on, so go ahead and pelt me for my opinion!!!  | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 2/2/2007 9:58:00 AM | Animals are a helluva lot more loyal and lovable than humans. I'm a cat person myself--I like a bit of a challenge. Dogs are too easy--they love everyone.
That does not mean, however,that I approve of people who like to dress up their pets and treat them like humans. I've seen pics of celebrities with their pets, and their damn dogs have freakin' diamond-studded collars, or else get $5,000 worth of pet clothes. Hellooooo! Am I the only one who sees something wrong with this. As lovable as they are, ANIMALS ARE NOT PEOPLE. Give ME the money instead!!! I could use it to pay off my college loans!!!! | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 2/2/2007 11:08:41 AM | Lately, people have been getting on my nerves, relative to my dog. Granted, he is a Big Boy, but he is also extremely well socialized, and everyone that has ever taken the time to meet him has fallen in love with him.
Nocturnal, hang in there...you are living my dream. I am nearly 40 and want a nice big house or condo with a huge yard and a Rottie. I have never had a dog on my own, but grew up with them. Mostly Pit bulls, etc. I am constantly stopping strangers on the street to talk to their Rotties. Ugh! Love em....
Those breeds are not dangerous on their own - owners who train them to be that way, or neglect them or don't socialize them properly are entirely to blame. Their personalities and/or temperaments are totally in the hands of the environment they're in. Rotties are supposed to be very smart, and great with other dogs, cats, children and most people if they are kept active and challenged.
I also find that males are larger in size but they are the most loveable. It's usually the smaller females that are harder to deal with, but not to the extent that they cause anyone any harm. I want a male, the bigger the better. Beautiful dogs. | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 2/2/2007 6:21:47 PM | | As you can see from my profile pics I love my greyhounds. They have been with me through thick and thin. They are my constant companions but, they can't take the place of a human. I give them the best of care, make sure they are fed, exercised, loved and generally spoiled. They love me unconditionally and are sometimes much better judges of character than I am. There are days when yes, they are more important than people. In my case, they are my family. | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 2/2/2007 7:18:33 PM | gonzoanmel,
I do not dress up my dog. He does pretty much love everyone, except for people that threaten to shoot him. LOL
I like cats, too, but my allergies don't.
One celebrity actually has a designer that privately designs clothes for her Designer Dog!
I am rather against breeding in general, though I understand people wanting papers and purebreds, after seeing so many animals in shelters.
I neutered my purebred shortly after I adopted him. I would love him just as much if he were a mixed breed.
I agree with you that money so frivolously spent could be used in a more productive manner.
Animals are not people, but they do not have the same choice in their plights as people have. Therefore, I am more inclined to want to help a critter than a person that has chosen their own destiny, and has a choice.
I cannot change the entire world, so that is the corner that I have chosen to attempt to impact. Just because babies and animals can not articulate their pain to the rest of us, doesn't make their pain any less real. And they cannot get jobs and become self-sufficient. | |
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| Are pets as important as people?
Posted: 2/2/2007 8:07:06 PM | | I like my cats, but I don't think I prefer them to people, and I don't think they necessarily have to clash. I can understand how some may feel a pet (especially a cat or a dog) can almost like having a child/companion. | |
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