That's a good point, but I can't take it. (And no bannings, no worries!) "Will likely do fine" isn't good enough. Unless I can get a guarantee she'll get as good or better care than she would with me, then I wouldn't give her to someone else. To me, animals aren't objects to be given away or traded in for something better. You adopt an animal, it should be yours forever to the very best of your ability -- about the only reasons I'd give up a pet would be if I were dying or homeless.
I had a friend who had two cats when he moved to California, he had them for years. Because the already high rent here would be even higher with the pet fee, he gave them up so he could get a better apartment for his money. For me, that's a wrong decision and I'd hate myself forever for making it.
I can't give up on her. If she doesn't change, so be it. I'll do the best I can for her.
In your case: It's your life. You can and should do what you think is right for you. This is just what I feel.
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Date: 2011-04-07 05:46 pm (UTC)I had a friend who had two cats when he moved to California, he had them for years. Because the already high rent here would be even higher with the pet fee, he gave them up so he could get a better apartment for his money. For me, that's a wrong decision and I'd hate myself forever for making it.
I can't give up on her. If she doesn't change, so be it. I'll do the best I can for her.
In your case: It's your life. You can and should do what you think is right for you. This is just what I feel.