The Picard Maneuver@lemmy.world to Lemmy Be Wholesome@lemmy.world · 2 years ago"Just another mouth to feed"lemmy.worldexternal-linkmessage-square13linkfedilinkarrow-up1247arrow-down16
arrow-up1241arrow-down1external-link"Just another mouth to feed"lemmy.worldThe Picard Maneuver@lemmy.world to Lemmy Be Wholesome@lemmy.world · 2 years agomessage-square13linkfedilink
minus-squareapocalypticat@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up24·2 years agoI see this type of thing a lot. Both things can be true: not wanting a pet; and responsibly caring for a pet once the decision is made for you.
minus-squareturmacar@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up11·2 years ago“I know I’ll be the one stuck with caring for it when the next interesting thing comes along.” “We don’t have the budget right now.” “I’ve buried dogs before and I don’t want to again.” Oh hey a surprise puppy. Might as well make the best of it.
I see this type of thing a lot. Both things can be true: not wanting a pet; and responsibly caring for a pet once the decision is made for you.
“I know I’ll be the one stuck with caring for it when the next interesting thing comes along.”
“We don’t have the budget right now.”
“I’ve buried dogs before and I don’t want to again.”
Oh hey a surprise puppy. Might as well make the best of it.