I get the intention but this should not be the case every single time.
Losing a pet and then getting a new one is not going to replace the old one. They are each unique in their own ways, like humans.
As a previous dog owner, I realized I was tied down a lot and revolved my schedule and budget around my dog..I couldn't travel without needing pet accommodation, I needed extra money to pay for my dog's foods, I couldn't go out an hang out with my friends as long because I had to go back and walk/feed my dog, etc. When I lost my dog to cancer, it fucking hurt like hell to lose him, but I also didn't feel as tied down..also, I didn't want to feel like I was replacing him and needed some time. The cost and burden of owning a pet is something that should be discussed with the owner prior to getting a new one.
I'm glad his reaction shows he's appreciative, but can you imagine if one of your friends randomly got you a pet unexpectedly and now you're responsible for the well-being for that animal?
That's a bit of a naive and narrow-minded thing to say.
If I were in that guy's shoes and someone gave me a new puppy after I just lost my soul dog, I'm not taking it in. Hell, it's already been 4 years since I lost mine and I still wouldn't want to take in a new dog..it's a lot of responsibility.
Who the fuck said this should be the case every time. Only you have made this one single video about something else. Not one person has said - yeah this is great, let's do this every time someone loses a dog.
How egotistical can you be to think that your opinion is the only 'realistic' one. Let us enjoy a moment of happiness you knob.
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u/griffincorg 11h ago
I get the intention but this should not be the case every single time.
Losing a pet and then getting a new one is not going to replace the old one. They are each unique in their own ways, like humans.
As a previous dog owner, I realized I was tied down a lot and revolved my schedule and budget around my dog..I couldn't travel without needing pet accommodation, I needed extra money to pay for my dog's foods, I couldn't go out an hang out with my friends as long because I had to go back and walk/feed my dog, etc. When I lost my dog to cancer, it fucking hurt like hell to lose him, but I also didn't feel as tied down..also, I didn't want to feel like I was replacing him and needed some time. The cost and burden of owning a pet is something that should be discussed with the owner prior to getting a new one.
I'm glad his reaction shows he's appreciative, but can you imagine if one of your friends randomly got you a pet unexpectedly and now you're responsible for the well-being for that animal?