Posted by yesac on July 16, 2003, at 15:22:30
In reply to Re: And so... - Penny » yesac, posted by Penny on July 16, 2003, at 14:40:04
Yeah, one reason I'm afraid to get a cat right now is that I'd be afraid of not having enough time for it. Even cats need a lot of attention. I used to have one when I first moved here in my old apartment, but then when I moved I had to give her up. I was so sad. I had plenty of time for her, but then when I started working I felt so bad every day when I left the house and she'd be staring at me wondering when I'd come back. I think roomates can help with the attention if they like the pet.
I don't know how on earth people can just give up their pets. I go to the shelter to look at the kitties, and there are quite a few labeled "surrender" and the others are stray, meaning that they were probably turned out by some unwanting owner who didn't have the decency to at least bring them to the shelter. I'm just shocked at how many pets are there without homes and loving owners, new ones all the time. It's so sad :(
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