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1. Ah, I hear you, my dear TheMastersNemesis...

Fri Jan 8, 2016, 02:46 AM

Jan 2016

My husband and I decided no more pets for us either... We have a hard enough time just taking care of ourselves any more...

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If You Don't Want To Lose A Pet Get A Tortoise, Parrot or Koi. No More Pets For Me. [View all] TheMastersNemesis Jan 2016 OP

Ah, I hear you, my dear TheMastersNemesis... CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2016 #1

Also Taking Care Of A Pet Is A Huge Responsibility TheMastersNemesis Jan 2016 #16

I think this is a very good idea. Arugula Latte Jan 2016 #6

To some people, furry housepets are a lifeline Art_from_Ark Jan 2016 #3

As a retired mailman, I saw so many loving pets left behind by their owners Midnight Writer Jan 2016 #4

Boy, that man is an oxygen-wasting psycho. nt raccoon Jan 2016 #14

We know how hard it is and that one animal cannot replace another. pnwmom Jan 2016 #7

While it is sad to out live your furry companions, SheilaT Jan 2016 #8

Maybe it isn't just about YOU vicman Jan 2016 #9

love what you said - KT2000 Jan 2016 #13

We've been trying to get to this point Tab Jan 2016 #10

I am done too. Contrary1 Jan 2016 #11

OK - but - KT2000 Jan 2016 #12

I hear ya. Wilms Jan 2016 #17

I Would Too. Dogs Are Good Companions. Your Black Dog Looks Like Our Shadow. TheMastersNemesis Jan 2016 #21

That's really bad advice. pintobean Jan 2016 #19

Those aren't pets you're talking about, those are "critters" Blue_Tires Jan 2016 #20