[Closed] Who else doesn't really like pets or doesn't really see the point in them?

Straight on the list, anyone who hates pets...

Pends on wether you've got space for them or not, and are willing to look after them. They can be extremely rewarding, but a proper pain as well, and they can get sick and die which is traumatic.

Interesting idea about 'selfishness' though. Possibly, eh?

Or maybe it's selfish to keep an animal what would otherwise be roaming free, in a confined space/area.

You're an inhuman monster.

Probably.

You have a heart of stone.

I wasn't into the idea either but let myself be swayed my mrs deadly. I can now see the point - while still wrestling with the "keeping-an-animal-for-my-own-reward" thing 😕

I have the same view toward children

Love pets though

I prefer them to people.

You're an inhuman monster.

😥

Yeti.

Erm, not had a dog(s) for 13 years now.. Would love to have another Spaniel but the thing is I'd end up locking it away all day and I know what that can do to Spanials (having had them go bonkers before see) So I'm of the mindset that unless one of us is at home with them, dogs are not entering the Bouy household anytime soon.. Me no likie puddycats neither.

So, yes, you are selfish in a humaine kinda way.

I grew up with a huge number of pets: horses, ponies, donkeys, goats, rabbits, dogs and all the other "brought in under the cover of darkness" types of animals that passed through for a few days.

I ought to have an affinity for domestic animals. I don't. They're a PITA.

So if my daughter (oh teh ironing) ever wants a pet, she can forget it.

If you get fed up with pets you can get them put down unfortunately the same option isnt allowed with children

You're dead to me. Pets are awesome but only if they're dogs or the kind of cats that don't like to climb all over you.

I like the idea of one (particularly a trail hound, but there's just a bit too much commitment involved so I stop myself (or ourselves) from getting one. oh... and we both work all day so it would be a bit unfair.

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if you could keep dinos or sharks would you as a pet?

(you cruel heartless monster!)

Just get her a Tamagochi.

Never really been into pets.

My wife sister has cats who just smell and I dislike. However her mum has a cat though who's a bit stupid and just sits on you and i've got a bit of a soft spot for her now.

But dont really see the point in having my own pet. I'd have to look after them and stuff and they'd be there all the time which might start to grate.

Surely it better for other people to have pets and do all the cleaning etc and you can see them occasionally.

Selfish in the humane way described above, me.

[gross generalisation] Although I do think that the British are almost perverse in the way they think of their dogs. [/gross generalisation]

Dogs are still dogs at the end of the day.

Never had a pet myself (excepting when I was abut 8 a couple of goldfish from the fair that lasted a month or so), and not likely ever to get one. Too much hassle to look after. Mrs NBT pleaded and pleaded to get a Guinea Pig so I said ok - it shit all over the carper behind the TV and chewed through the phone extension wire. When it died we didn't replace it

People with pets - people with dogs *especially* - seem incapable of uderstanding that not everyone likes them. I don't [b][i]dis[/i][/b]like them, but I have no particular love for them. Mrs NBT is terrified of dogs having been bitten on more than one occasion and really struggles - I've yet to meet more than a handful of dog owners who appreciate that even though their dog is the most wonderful happy bouncy dog on earth who wouldn't hurt a fly ever and only wants to say hello, the fact that it' bounding towards someone and leaping up can genuinely cause fear. Much as I would if I ran at them screaming and waving an axe.

Me - although we have 2 very large dogs and 1 small one 🙁

The wife buys/shows/does events with dogs. I buy/ride bikes 🙂

Who else doesn't really like pets or doesn't really see the point in them?

ME! Definitely me!

[i]Dogs are still dogs at the end of the day[/i]

Can't argue with that. 😉

I find having cats around helps keep a sense of perspective. Ultimately they're insane, scheming, untrustworthy, mercenary pathological killers, yet still cute, affectionate and loving (when they want something)

So once you've shared a house with a couple of them, the behavior of even the most dysfunctional, sociopathic fruit-loop human being, at work say, can seem mildly irritating at most. Its something you can brush off with relative disdain. Knowing, as you do, that your 'pet' - the one you shower with love and affection - would happily murder you in your sleep for buying it the wrong brand of food

TSY

I take it you have never had pets then?

Replace 'pets' with '29ers' - same mentality, same opinions.

binners - Member

I find having cats around helps keep a sense of perspective. Ultimately they're insane, scheming, untrustworthy, mercenary pathological killers, yet still cute, affectionate and loving (when they want something)

So once you've shared a house with a couple of them, the behavior of even the most dysfunctional, sociopathic fruit-loop human being, at work say, can seem mildly irritating at most. Its something you can brush off with relative disdain. Knowing, as you do, that your 'pet' - the one you shower with love and affection - would happily murder you in your sleep for buying it the wrong brand of food

+1 to no pets and don't want any.

[i]Dogs are still dogs at the end of the day[/i]

Can't argue with that.

Neither can I, and that's why I love them!

I don't want any but do like dogs, it's just the effort in looking after them that's the problem - including cleaning. No other animal belongs in a house. I do have chickens, they don't take much looking after and provide food for me if I give them something to eat often enough.

I take it you have never had pets then?

I don't have pets myself, no. As a child we always had cats, including several batches of kittens. Friends would come round to gush over them... my opinion 'meh, there just kittens'.
Also had, hamsters, lizards, fish etc... never bothered about any of them.

Grew up with pets in the family. Dogs and cats. One of the dogs suffered long term bowel issues.

Being an only child, and a school kid at the time, I was first to arrive home every day. So I had to deal with the daily aftermath of a horrendously incontinent dog locked in a house all day.

Mostly it was near liquid, often green and orange, the most repugnant smell I can recall. Also often laid just inside the front door so it would be scraped in an arc as I entered.

Every day. day in day out. Otherwise healthy, the damn thing lived for years in that state.

I now have the stomach integrity of a geriatric ward nurse, and a solid, unflinching vow to never own a pet. I firmly believe our living room floors and kitchens are not for defecating on. Anything that does defecate in my house anywhere other than the designated facility will be immediately kicked out and never allowed to return. I don't consider that selfish.

I promise to remember that not everyone likes dogs

IF

Parents will remember that not everyone likes kids - especially when they are screaming and running round loose in a restaurant when I am eating and trying to have a nice chat with my friends

🙂

Hmmm, I should really have had puppies rather than babies. 😉

I did enjoy training a puppy, most of the time, and watching her develop into a [s]hippopotamus[/s] sensible adult. Dogs can have this amazing ability to destress people and playing with a dog is certainly therapeutic.

Some people that live near me appear to have a minimum of 5 dogs. 😯 I am of coursse extremely jealous!

I have the same view toward children

Love pets though

that's ****ed up britain right there.

Whats not to like?

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We don't do pets, and never will.

Whats not to like?

Pro-pet me. All ours have been rescue animals in one form or another. It's a happy relationship, they have a caring home, food, warmth and healthcare and we have animals who enhance our quality of life . Everyone's happy and I've got the purrs to prove it 😀

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TSY - it doesn't necessarily make you a selfish nut*

I'm in the pro-pet camp - have always had dogs, love them to bits and find it incredibly rewarding (and often demanding).

I don't expect anyone else to like dogs when I'm out and about (and similarly as Karinofnine said, don't expect me to want to play with your children when I'm out!). But if people come round to my house I expect them to treat my dog with respect and accept that she comes first in my life.

* you might be a selfish nut due to other reasons though 🙂

I prefer our cats to Binners they eat less make less mess and don't snore...... FACT!! 😛

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[i]bags of crap hanging from trees[/i]

Spider crap? Hanging from trees? I'm shocked and amazed.

Yes, yes, that may be true, but I don't regularly sink my teeth into your feet when you're least expecting it

I think they're called webs.

I was pondering a dog but I don't think it'd be fair on it due to work, going away etc. Also, I might just find it annoying like I do cats and other peoples dogs.

I hated domesticated animals. 5 years ago we got a West Highland Terrier.
I still hate domesticated animals.

You're all trying to out-do each other in the hard-man-doesn't-like animals stakes. Well done.

Me? I love animals. Yes, the dogs/cats/chickens are a PITA at times, yes, I have to get up at 5am every day to walk the hounds, and yes, it's expensive having a dogwalker to come in for the afternoon walk, and having vaccinations and insurance is another expense I could do without

But I'd not change it for an instant. Since having the dogs I'm walking an extra 4 miles a day, my heartrate is down, and I'm generally a lot more relaxed.

There is NO point to them, just as there's no point to MTBing, rock-climbing or Steps concerts. Other than the fact that these things make me happy. Well, apart from Steps, that is - liking them is a complete tragedy.

You're all trying to out-do each other in the hard-man-doesn't-like animals stakes. Well done

Thanks, but... 🙄

I'm finding this hurtful and insensitive and to be honest I prefer dogs to muslims in general.

But If I say something hateful about a muslim likely I'll get banned or even arrested come to think of it.

Something curiously out of balance don't you think, even for a racist such as myself.

Not to mention hurtful remarks about short folk, like that poor M. Sarkozy calling him a dwarf, why is that not as bad as calling someone by the n word for example.. It could be argued that muslim is a life choice whereas a persons height (like colour) isn't, nor is being a dog.

A forum of tough men happy to line up against helpless animals, yet rail against anyone speaking out against what is potentially an enemy of our way of life...

Or is this a discussion for another thread?

Or have I totally lost the plot with this place?

For Binners

Secret Cat Diary

DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from shredding the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant and cough it up on the carpeting.

DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair...must try this on their bed (again).

DAY 762 - Slept all day so that I could annoy my captors with sleep depriving, incessant pleas for food at ungodly hours of the night.

DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in an attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was...Hmmm. Not working according to plan...

DAY 768- I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo". What sick minds could invent such a liquid. My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth and the tiny bit of flesh under my claws.

DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor of the glass tubes they call "beer." More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies". Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.

DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The Bird on the other hand has got to be an informant. He has mastered their frightful tongue (something akin to mole speak) and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time.

Love it!!!!

This morning I drove past an otherwise sensible looking chap trying to pick up sloppy poo from the pavement in an inverted plastic bag. Even the dog looked embarresed for him.

No Thanks, maybe if I had a farm.

I'm not sure, even though I love dogs and work with some guide dogs I could have one as they seem too restricting like having kids. I love the fact that you can just leave a cat with the heating on, sky HD on, wine and smoked salmon chilling and it'll happily amuse itself not high maintenance at all....... 😯

I thought children were shit till I got one of my own and now I still cant explain why it isnt shit but I wouldnt want to be without it. Guess pets might be similar to an extent.

derekrides
Or have I totally lost the plot [s]with this place[/s]?

FTFY

And I would say yes.

Bye now.

Too much hassle, two children is enough for me!

Going from a horse to a hamster was strange.

I love farm animals, strange, mostly sheep and have recently bought a book that identifies most of Britains sheep species.

species?

all 1 of them?

I had a mouse called barbie.

that's it really.

Cats ? how can you call them a pet!
They are there own person.

Cat = Pointless

Me and my best mate were both one parent short at our (seperate!) weddings due to a dog needing looking after.
My parents will stay with my auntie when they come to visit.This is even though they have lots of steps and parking is an issue.
My mum isn't too clever on her feet and if she stayed with us there would be no steps and ample parking.
The reason for all this is that if we go out for a meal my auntie can look after the dog.
I love dogs but us humans do need to prioritise.

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Would sterilisation of every dog and cat on this planet be a bad thing with overly negative consequences?

I don't get the pet thing, never have. No other animals hang out with other species for company (that i can think of), what is wrong with people?

Don't take this too seriously, I am not evil 🙂

As I am unable to have children (Them goolies are as dry as a snake's belly!) my dog is pretty much a surrogate.
I don't treat him like a person, as that does really annoy me but his companionship is important to both me and my wife.
She loves the perceived security of having him in the house when I'm away and I love the fact that he's happy to be seen in public with a lanky gingerish northener.
Have always had pets, dogs, cats, little rodents of various natures, horses and even some ants when I was a nipper.

Also, I might just find it annoying like I do cats

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Very good tazzy

"I thought children were shit"

I hated children. 14 years ago we got a child.
I still hate children.

Would sterilisation of every dog and cat on this planet be a bad thing with overly negative consequences?

Only if you think that the tasks current done by dogs aren't important, and are prepared for massive tax increases to develop and maintain machines to do the jobs.

Eg:

Guide dogs (blind/deaf)
Medical alerts
Drug detection
Bomb detection
Search and rescue
Animal herding
Therapy dogs (autistic kids, mentally handcapped, Post traumatic stress)
Hunting dogs
Guard dogs
Military attack dogs (which save (and take) a lot of lives if Afhgan)
Tracking dogs
Police dogs

So in summary, yes sterilising every dog on the planet would have negative consequences.

"I thought children were shit"

I hated children. 14 years ago we got a child.
I still hate children.

14 years? How long do they live for?

So in summary, yes sterilising every dog on the planet would have negative consequences.

OK quite a decent list I guess. It's only the dogs that bite/chase/bark viscously that I have a problem with, if only these could be weeded out by some sort of gene selection program.

Bees are supposedly the next big thing for drug and bomb detection btw.

Start with cats then, can't see a decent argument against it. Once annoying / dangerous pets have been dealt with, I suggest we aim to eliminate the wasp as a next progressive step. Mwahahahaha.

I don't trust people who don't like animals. Get a serial killer vibe of these folk. Most serial killers start off with animals and then progress 😉

marvincooper - Member

Bees are supposedly the next big thing for drug and bomb detection btw.

Have they given up using the Irish then?

Animals are cool but I don't have the time or inclination to look after one.

The vast majority grow out of it Cougar