suzie duff
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I think its always cruel to have a dog.
I think its always cruel to have a dog. Not being an animal rights freak or anything but we used to have dogs growing up. Living around a farm we were silly to think that having a dog was ok. Dogs wander and end up getting poisoned. It baffles me to this day why we had so many dogs going through them as if they were cars. ANyway, if you liv near a town and the dog has to be locked up then surely thats not fair either. I wonder what percentage of dogs dont end up getting cabin fever at some point in their short lives.
And finally, dogs make alot of noise. Your neighbours might end up hating you. Cats are fine. They are very self sufficient.
Hi
I have moved into a new house which has a garden, i love dogs and was hoping to get one, i leave near the beach, a prefect place for a dog. i am working all day but home after 4, is it cruel and selfish to have a dog? I was thinking about getting a West Highland!
So that's why they always look so quizzical?as cats wonder
Rkeane, i think my neighbours would hate me more if i got a cat, as cats wonder and do there business everywhere!
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I know we have had the discussion before rainy but in my experience/ opinion a cat kicking a bit of grass over it slug like droppings does not equate to burying it. A dog will not be able, under most circumstances, to get into your neighbours back garden and leave its business, unlike a cat.But at least they will bury their business, unlike the doggies. I don't think it makes sense to leave a dog on its own for 8 hours a day. Cats are much more self-sufficient, and 2 cats will keep themselves entertained.
The solution, as posted above, is to get two dogs.
Hi
I have moved into a new house which has a garden, i love dogs and was hoping to get one, i leave near the beach, a prefect place for a dog. i am working all day but home after 4, is it cruel and selfish to have a dog? I was thinking about getting a West Highland!
Well then problem solved he should get a westie and he wouldnt have to worry about walking it.'litter' that's the word I was looking for thanks ney001! Siblings, what am I like! I think females are calmer than males too, (first hand experience on that one!) Also, pedigree dogs tend to (not always, but alot) get sick more often something to do with the immune system I'm told and believe me vets are not cheap. Westies are cold little things, it'll probably want to spend most of it's time on the sofa!
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