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re: Do you or your spouse determine the number of pets you have?

Posted on 12/16/24 at 11:51 am to
Posted by AlumneyeJ93
Member since Apr 2022
959 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 11:51 am to
Mutual decision.

Wife has a Golden Retriever, I have a German Shepherd.
Posted by Floyd Dawg
Silver Creek, GA
Member since Jul 2018
5234 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 11:57 am to
Wife (no pics) does. We have agreed that when our horse and pet cow die, the rest of the cattle will be sold and our ranching operation will be closed.

We're getting another Swiss Mountain Dog on the Saturday after Christmas. Our most recent one passed on Labor Day weekend and the house just hasn't been the same without him.
Posted by Nutriaitch
Montegut
Member since Apr 2008
10923 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 12:00 pm to
I will always have a dog. and that part was understood long before we ever even began discussing the possibility of marriage many years ago.

anything beyond that is will be negotiated.
Posted by heypaul
The O-T Lounge
Member since May 2008
38352 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 12:05 pm to
Like everything in our 25 year marriage, it's a compromise.
She wants a dog and I don't, so we have a dog.
Posted by Indefatigable
Member since Jan 2019
37353 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 12:15 pm to
Me, because I'm going to be the one taking care of them.
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
16155 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 12:19 pm to
quote:

She wants a dog and I don't, so we have a dog.


It always starts with, "we're just going to foster it."

I don't get why women scroll the feeds of local shelters seemingly endlessly, begging for the outcome. I didn't agree to either of the f*@ing dumbass dogs ex-wife adopted.
Posted by MasterAbe1
Member since Oct 2016
7100 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 12:27 pm to
I’ve got a dog that I had before I was in our relationship, and we just adopted a little kitten. I think we’re at our limit of 1 and 1, we may consider getting another little dog in time but our dog is already a jealous bitch at times . the cat and dog have become best friends which has been really helpful for our dog.
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
16155 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 12:32 pm to
One of the idiot dogs she adopted would forget who I was in the middle of carrying in groceries. As in, between trips to the truck, where the idiot could see me 100% of the time.

My cat went back to live with the two idiot dogs at the kids' request, and he loves to torture the chihuahua-ish dog, because the cat weighs a pound or two more than the dog.
Posted by cuyahoga tiger
NE Ohio via Tangipahoa
Member since Nov 2011
6162 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 12:34 pm to
I make that decision.....no f'n pets.
Posted by jcaz
Laffy
Member since Aug 2014
19299 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 12:36 pm to
We both lost family pets from our teenage years in the past few years. We decided no more pets until our daughter begs us for one.
Posted by LSUGUMBO
Shreveport, LA
Member since Sep 2005
9774 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 1:48 pm to
quote:

It always starts with, "we're just going to foster it."


We lost our big (30lbs and 60lbs) dogs within about 6 weeks of each other back in August and September 2019. In November, we both decided to start perusing the rescue sites after I convinced her that we did not in fact want to pay for a pure bred dog, and DEFINITELY not a Doodle (our yard/lifestyle isn't conducive to Doodles). Thanksgiving Week, I got home from work one day and was greeted with this little guy



It was 'just a trial' I told my wife I didn't want a yapping arse dog, and he fit the bill- He didn't bark for weeks. Then the week before Christmas I found her.



When we brought her home, he found his bark, and now they're the best security system money can buy.

Every time we consider a third one, we have a vet bill, which quickly talks us out of a third one. Two is plenty, we both agree.
Posted by Yewkindewit
Near Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Apr 2012
21867 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 1:58 pm to
Wife and kids teamed up against me and, well…….they got what they wanted.
Posted by dyslexiateechur
Louisiana
Member since Jan 2009
36478 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 2:05 pm to
Precious babies. We adopted a small chihuahua after our last one died last year.
Posted by SaintEB
Member since Jul 2008
23653 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 2:30 pm to
I do.

And that number is zero.

Which is why we have two.
Posted by Philzilla
Member since Nov 2011
2214 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 2:41 pm to
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I know in my case I’d have a farm if my husband let me.

I have a farm, so whatever anybody wants.
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
49636 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 2:56 pm to
quote:

This is where I'm at for the time being.

When I'm ready (if I'm ever?), I don't think it will be an argument or anything. However, I'm not ready. shite was very hard.


Do y'all not have any kitties right now? I think I recall that you both like them.

Yes, it is SO hard. I'm sort of the opposite or I was this last time. The last several years, I had two kitties. Last year, I lost one of them and I debated about getting another one, but the surviving kitty was 16 and she finally was okay without her former mate. I was concerned that she might not like a new kitty and it might cause her stress. This year, same month as last year, she passed away with the same kidney issues older cats can get. We said goodbye on a Monday. I couldn't stand it. By Friday, I adopted a 3 or 4 year old calico. Those days felt like months. Feels more normal around here having a kitty. I'm still debating whether to get the new kitty a friend for when no one is here.
Posted by tigergal918
Member since Feb 2022
486 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 3:45 pm to
My husband. He raises hunting dogs. It's more of me saying, "hey, the pet bill can't go over xx per month" lol...
Posted by LRB1967
Tennessee
Member since Dec 2020
23173 posts
Posted on 12/16/24 at 4:03 pm to
Each member of the family contributes to the decision since we all participate in pet care.
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