The case against pet ownership.

The case against pet ownership.


Most of us have lives that are constantly getting busier. We try to find ways to make the best use of what little time we have. Between work, family and our personal lives there isn't much left. Keeping a pet is just one more thing that gets in the way of our fast paced life styles. They become a waste of time, money and energy. Giving to charity makes so much more sense than spending on pets. The brief comfort and companionship from a pet becomes meaningless compared to the lasting satisfaction giving to a good children's charity can bring.

 Here are some good reasons to not own a pet. For most people it doesn't make good sense.

• Pet costs are substantial and will increase as a pet ages. Total cost as high as $18,000 for life of a larger dog.
• Rent deposits are much more for pet owners. As much as double a regular non-pet deposit. Many times that deposit will be kept due to damage and owner can claim is done by a pet on move out.
• When traveling care for animal has to be arranged. Expensive pet hotels or shelters paid for. Many pet owners asking for pet sitting can be a burden on friends, if you have any left after awhile.
• If you have a house, generally the yard and interior has to be modified to be pet proof. 
• Home will always have odor from pet oil and urine. Carpets wear faster as pets walk and run around on them. You non pet owner friends will smell it every time they walk in the door.
• If the pet is bought for your kids know that most children lose interest just like they do with new toys. Responsibility will most always end up being the you the parent. 
• Pets are a burden on the general public: The cause noise, pet waste, extra garbage, smell. Think about that yapping dog you always hear in  your neighborhood. Many sleepless nights for some people.
• Have to spend time each day for walks, feeding, water and clean up. Following your dog around with a plastic glove waiting to pickup poop? Really? Since when was that fun. It's down right silly really.
• Pets age and they become an ever increasing burden. Good pet ownership is like having a child. Care needs to be given for the entire life of pet including possible high cost vet bills.
• Good pet care takes a lot of time. Owners can expect to spend 1 to 2 hours each day of their lives taking care of a pet.
• Guests in your home may have allergies or dislike the pets attention as many dogs shed and slobber. You may find you have fewer friends wanting to visit if you have a dog. You may be limiting the number of good quality friends you can have if you already own and problem pet. Some are temperamental, bite, jump up on people and are disturbing.
• The possibility the pet will be lost. How many lost dog or cat signs have you seen in your life? How many of them ever our found? Many lost dogs and cats wind up in the pound and eventually put to sleep or roaming the streets with out proper care, eventually dead.