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Dog Owner Creates A Comic About How Wrong The ‘It’s Just A Dog’ Attitude Is

Dog Owner Creates A Comic About How Wrong The ‘It’s Just A Dog’ Attitude Is

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Nothing compares to having a dog, to feeling its unconditional love every time it looks at you. That being said, I understand if you aren’t crazy about them. Maybe you have allergies, maybe you just really like cats, I don’t know. What I don’t understand, however, is someone belittling these animals. Nor does French artist Lucille aka Notidee.

Last week, she tweeted a comic titled “It’s just a dog”, addressing everyone who might say that about her pup, Neos. The sincere strip not only describes Notidee’s dog and its personality but also perfectly captures their beautiful bond.

The comic instantly went viral and, as of this article, has over 170K likes and 48K retweets. Let’s hope it reaches those who it’s directed at as well.

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Notidee is an independent illustrator from Strasbourg, France. She has worked alongside animals all my life, but her job as a wildlife mediator/illustrator for the French equivalent of Birdlife was the spark that got her into becoming a full-time artist. “I work on many fronts artistically speaking, and am currently putting most of my energy into an upcoming visual novel called [Kernel],” she told Bored Panda.

“Neos is a five years old Japanese Spitz who single-handedly shattered my world when he got here,” Notidee said. “He came to me at three months old [with health and reactivity issues], forcing me to relearn everything I thought I knew about dogs from the ground up.”

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According to the American Kennel Club, reactivity is an overreaction to certain stimuli or situations and is commonly confused with aggression. Reactivity is an overreaction to external stimuli. A common display of it is barking and lunging. Dogs may be reactive to people, animals, other dogs, noises, movement, or any combination of the above. Essentially, it is a reaction to something external that is upsetting to the dog. Genetics, lack of socialization, insufficient training to learn self-control, a frightening experience, or a combination of these can cause reactivity, and fear is typically the driving force.

Is there a cure for reactivity? Janet Finlay, the owner, trainer, and coach at Canine Confidence, says this is the wrong question. Reacting to the environment, according to her, is not a disease to be cured but a normal and essential survival mechanism. We all react when we feel under threat. We may fight, flee, freeze or try to bluff our way out of it, but we react. The same is true for our dogs. Reacting to a threat is normal and does not need fixing. What is needed is to teach our dogs that those everyday things are not a threat to them.

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“Reactivity and resource guarding can put both owner and pet in danger if worked on without the help of a professional behaviorist,” Notidee said. „When working on reactivity, we usually focus on applied behavior analysis which, to make it really short and simple, is about giving choice to our dogs while desensitizing them progressively, without ever triggering a reaction (thus never needing any command, we prioritize fun games for the dog that we use to avoid triggers when we meet them outside).”

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“I started studying animal behavior (medical training and behavior analysis and modification in particular) to improve his quality of life and give him the ability to make choices whenever possible,” Notidee explained. “He is now a healthy, well-adjusted pup. As for me, I’ve discovered another field I’m deeply passionate in alongside art.”

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Notidee said the attention her comic has received was overwhelming. “I have been flooded with messages from pet owners around the world telling me about the animals they share their lives with and how this comic conveyed the way they felt about their dogs, cats, birds, and other critters.”

Image credits: @Notideeart

Image credits: Notideeart

“Dedicated pet owners, and in particular those tending for the needs of reactive or more fragile animals, will usually puzzle their entourage by the amount of work, money and time they will put into making life a little easier for their pets,” Notidee said. “I had the hope that this comic could help build a bridge between Neos and I, and the people around us who struggle to understand us, but didn’t think the message would resonate with so many.”

Here’s how people reacted to the heartwarming comic

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Sill Marien
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yesterday in Poland a great man has given his life for "just a dog" (Jan Litynski, who fought for freedom from USSR communist regime oppression in his younger days- you can google it but that's not mandatory to understanding the story) when he jumped in icy cold river to save a doggo. A truly good human being will get it. The stupid human will say "just a dog" and it was not worth it

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Hans
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"it is just a dog" never applies. "It is just a xzy" isn't right for any sentient being!

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"It is just.... any animal" does not apply." Human arrogance and enormous lack of universal compassion and empathy is destroying our planet and ALL life it supports, including human life. Fight against cruelty to animals, for their sake and our own.

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Isa
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are not only dogs or cats ot any other kind of animal...they are unonditional love that accept us the way we are(ok sometimes cats don't but...I still love my cats as much as I can)...they only ask love and attention in return and most of the times they are live saviors...I can say that my cats are the love of my life and if I get a dog he too will be the love of my life...and that's it!

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Adrián Kovács
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whenever someone says "it's just a dog" i would reply with "you're just an idiot".

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

......and even more than idiot.... arrogant, selfish, greedy and god knows what else. Animals bring the best out of people and cruelty to animals the worst, as the link between cruelty to animals and violence against people is undeniable.

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Lunar Bicycle
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We’ve literally made dogs, taking a previously wild animal and molded and warped it to our needs and desires over the course of thousands of years. They have no “natural” environment anymore and cannot thrive in our world without our guidance and protection at minimum, and things can only better for them and for us if we love them, too.

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Teucer T
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummm... I think you should look up "wild dogs". Not feral dogs, wild dogs.

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VeryDarkMatter
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't waste my breath to someone who uses the phrase "just a dog" or "just a cat" etc. This kind of people have an empty soul.

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Iapetos
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, well done, nice drawings! That is how I feel for my cats as well, although they are more self-sufficient.

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Katie Lutesinger
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I spent $600 on tumour removal surgery for my pet rat, followed by another $60 when the little goober chewed out her stitches. And you can bet at least one person said "Why bother? Rats only live for like three years anyway and they're cheap." That's not the point. That was NEVER the point.

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not happy and he knows it
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to thank you for doing that for your rat. I have two pet rats, and yes, that was never the point. My rats are like my emotional support animals, and I adore them.

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AlmightyOne
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This applies to all pets in a way. They share this world with us, and so we must be considerate and kind to them.

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

AlmightyOne, this applies to all animals, you would not believe how intelligent and loving are all animals when shown kindness, including those on your plate. Just visit any farm animal senctuary.

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Ruth Beaty
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because they got me out of bed in the days after my husband died, and made me get dressed and do things. And forgive me when I don't do what they want and love me no matter what. And they greet me at the door when I've been gone, that's why.

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MagNat
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I care more about my dog than about most of the humans, especially those, who say "it's just a dog". Sorry, not sorry.

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Shinomi Chan
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Animals are not just "pets." They're not JUST anything. They can be so much more than what some people decide to think and locker them like that. I'm still extremely broken by the fact that my previous cats both had a tumor and I couldn't help them, nor be there for them during their last moments. *I was still going to secondary school and I only heard about all of this after*, I still feel extremely weird about celebrating my birthday with my family because that is the day I lost my cat. I loved both of them, I still do. Even if I do have two other cats now. I might even be a bit more overprotective of these two because I worry so much about messing up and causing them to get hurt. I mean obviously I try my best. I have had experience on what to do and I know the boundaries and what not to do, but I still have the nagging feeling that I might be doing something wrong because I have no idea how to take care of myself (I forget to eat/drink and my sleep schedule is whack.)

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Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shinomi, I don't understand how can you be responsible for causing your cats' tumor? Taking care of pets is not hard, but only if you first take care of yourself, please.

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Meghan Marie
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The "together" part has brought me to tears. I lost a very beloved dog 6 months ago. We could communicate by signals we gave each other. It was always just him & I - I often felt like it was us, together, against the world. Loosing him to cancer was one of the hardest things I've had to go through. My heart is still broken.

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Nerds All the Way Down
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of a special book I have by accident. "Just a Dog," by Micheal Gerad Bauer. "Just a dog," by M.G.B, say s on the cover, "He's not just a dog- He's a member of the family." It's a good book. I cried. And I don't cry over fictional characters. But this book made me cry. You should read it. Excuse me while I go re-read my copy...

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Owl
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For English speakers: This is lovely. I have 2 dogs and a cat (I know it may seem CATastrphic, BUTT they get along well!). People ask me or AGgrESivLy DeManD "why do you have the damn things? it's cheaper without!"I say, "Go f**k yourself bitch. I ain't listening to you. I have 3 sweet guides to what I want and if I'm right or wrong. And they say I'm RIGHT about this. I have the loves of my life and NOTHING. NOTHING! will change that. Dont you DARE tell me what to do. I have my pets and a LIFE. Go get one yourself." Thank yoo for your time. para ustedes hispanohablantes: esto es encantador. Tengo 2 perros y un gato (sé que puede parecer CATastrófico, ¡PERO se llevan bien!). La gente me pregunta a mí oa AGgrESivLy DeManD "¿por qué tienes esas malditas cosas? ¡Es más barato sin!". Yo digo: "Vete a la mierda, perra. No te estoy escuchando. estoy bien o mal. Y dicen que tengo razón en esto. Tengo los amores de mi vida y NADA. ¡NADA! cambiará eso. No te atrevas a decirme qué hacer. Tengo mi

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Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People who ask, aggressively or curiously, why do you have the "damn things" don't know anything about unselfish love, not only that they are selfish to give love, they also are incapable to receive and appreciate love (the more they get, the more they want, and more they want the more unhappy and unfulfilled they are. That's how they were raised, I always blame parents. Just like everything else we have to learn to love for the sake of love. Teaching children to take care of a pet a having that pet give love back the way only an animal can, is the unique way to humanize humanity - nothing else can do that; only that will put kindness into humankind! - "Kindness to animals is its own reward." - Patrick McDonnell ...- "Until you have been loved by an animal, you will never understand unconditional love." ..."Anyone who has no feelings for animals has a dead heart."

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Nerdy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We got are first small dog a few year back and I cant image life with out here!!! I love her so much!!

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Nina
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not "just a dog"! Family! I miss my girl ... 😥🐾💖

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R L
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretending to cook his food in the microwave :-) It should never be just an animal- the law should change so that a pet is not property and has rights.

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People should be called 'guardians' of their animals, not owners, and that how it is in a few municipalities.

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Aski Markup
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want a cat badly, but two things put me off. My husband isn't very keen and the fact that I may do wrong by the animal in some way. One day maybe...

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Kathryn Baylis
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Hyperbolic No, not possessions. Not at all. Family members. Full. Family. Members. And don’t you ever forget it.

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Aleksei
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I dont think anthropomorphizing our pets is a good idea". Your move, furries

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Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

.....besides, it's impossible to do Aleksei: "If you pick a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Mark Twain, American writer; ... "If you could cross a man and a cat, it would improve the man but ruin the cat." - Mark Twain, (1835 - 1910) American writer

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Chonky
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People who think it is "just a dog" have never bonded with one. They are as intelligent as toddlers and will "speak" to you if you listen. As to the fellow who says they are prisoners, dogs evolved to live with people. If you let one go into the wild it will starve to death. They only survive in cities because they raid our trash. They are not wild animals.

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i'll sleep when im dead
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a lot of good doggos. All so cute! I would die for any one of these lil poofles.

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Duchess Raven Waves
Community Member
2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just to let people in on an unseen and largely un-cared about side of this. Some of us were raised by people who cared more about their dogs or animals than their children. It IS just a dog. Destined to die decades before us. But people are so full of the " animals are better than people" mindset to understand a sad reality like what I just described. If you love animals more than people then you have also experienced some bad stuff so we arent so different.

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Tabby_Sohee
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not everyone understands the treasure of an animal companion that will love you because you are the one that is giving them the ability to love.

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Ruth Beaty
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3 years ago

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Katinka Min
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not 'kust a dog'. it is an animal that is bred to bond with us. And if we fully bond with them we are happy when they are happy. And thus we do everything we can to make them happy. because that makes us happy.

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Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate so much when animals "are bred for "us"- for what ever reason. It's exploitation pure and simple. It's wrong to see animals that way, it's so possessive, so selfish, so cruel. -"The animals of the world exist for their own reason. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for white, or women created for men." - Alice Walker, writer & activist

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Sill Marien
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yesterday in Poland a great man has given his life for "just a dog" (Jan Litynski, who fought for freedom from USSR communist regime oppression in his younger days- you can google it but that's not mandatory to understanding the story) when he jumped in icy cold river to save a doggo. A truly good human being will get it. The stupid human will say "just a dog" and it was not worth it

crabcrab avatar
Hans
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"it is just a dog" never applies. "It is just a xzy" isn't right for any sentient being!

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"It is just.... any animal" does not apply." Human arrogance and enormous lack of universal compassion and empathy is destroying our planet and ALL life it supports, including human life. Fight against cruelty to animals, for their sake and our own.

Load More Replies...
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Isa
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are not only dogs or cats ot any other kind of animal...they are unonditional love that accept us the way we are(ok sometimes cats don't but...I still love my cats as much as I can)...they only ask love and attention in return and most of the times they are live saviors...I can say that my cats are the love of my life and if I get a dog he too will be the love of my life...and that's it!

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Adrián Kovács
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whenever someone says "it's just a dog" i would reply with "you're just an idiot".

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

......and even more than idiot.... arrogant, selfish, greedy and god knows what else. Animals bring the best out of people and cruelty to animals the worst, as the link between cruelty to animals and violence against people is undeniable.

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Lunar Bicycle
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We’ve literally made dogs, taking a previously wild animal and molded and warped it to our needs and desires over the course of thousands of years. They have no “natural” environment anymore and cannot thrive in our world without our guidance and protection at minimum, and things can only better for them and for us if we love them, too.

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Teucer T
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummm... I think you should look up "wild dogs". Not feral dogs, wild dogs.

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VeryDarkMatter
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't waste my breath to someone who uses the phrase "just a dog" or "just a cat" etc. This kind of people have an empty soul.

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Iapetos
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, well done, nice drawings! That is how I feel for my cats as well, although they are more self-sufficient.

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Katie Lutesinger
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I spent $600 on tumour removal surgery for my pet rat, followed by another $60 when the little goober chewed out her stitches. And you can bet at least one person said "Why bother? Rats only live for like three years anyway and they're cheap." That's not the point. That was NEVER the point.

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not happy and he knows it
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to thank you for doing that for your rat. I have two pet rats, and yes, that was never the point. My rats are like my emotional support animals, and I adore them.

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AlmightyOne
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This applies to all pets in a way. They share this world with us, and so we must be considerate and kind to them.

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

AlmightyOne, this applies to all animals, you would not believe how intelligent and loving are all animals when shown kindness, including those on your plate. Just visit any farm animal senctuary.

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Ruth Beaty
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because they got me out of bed in the days after my husband died, and made me get dressed and do things. And forgive me when I don't do what they want and love me no matter what. And they greet me at the door when I've been gone, that's why.

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MagNat
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I care more about my dog than about most of the humans, especially those, who say "it's just a dog". Sorry, not sorry.

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Shinomi Chan
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Animals are not just "pets." They're not JUST anything. They can be so much more than what some people decide to think and locker them like that. I'm still extremely broken by the fact that my previous cats both had a tumor and I couldn't help them, nor be there for them during their last moments. *I was still going to secondary school and I only heard about all of this after*, I still feel extremely weird about celebrating my birthday with my family because that is the day I lost my cat. I loved both of them, I still do. Even if I do have two other cats now. I might even be a bit more overprotective of these two because I worry so much about messing up and causing them to get hurt. I mean obviously I try my best. I have had experience on what to do and I know the boundaries and what not to do, but I still have the nagging feeling that I might be doing something wrong because I have no idea how to take care of myself (I forget to eat/drink and my sleep schedule is whack.)

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Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shinomi, I don't understand how can you be responsible for causing your cats' tumor? Taking care of pets is not hard, but only if you first take care of yourself, please.

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Meghan Marie
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The "together" part has brought me to tears. I lost a very beloved dog 6 months ago. We could communicate by signals we gave each other. It was always just him & I - I often felt like it was us, together, against the world. Loosing him to cancer was one of the hardest things I've had to go through. My heart is still broken.

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Nerds All the Way Down
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of a special book I have by accident. "Just a Dog," by Micheal Gerad Bauer. "Just a dog," by M.G.B, say s on the cover, "He's not just a dog- He's a member of the family." It's a good book. I cried. And I don't cry over fictional characters. But this book made me cry. You should read it. Excuse me while I go re-read my copy...

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Owl
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For English speakers: This is lovely. I have 2 dogs and a cat (I know it may seem CATastrphic, BUTT they get along well!). People ask me or AGgrESivLy DeManD "why do you have the damn things? it's cheaper without!"I say, "Go f**k yourself bitch. I ain't listening to you. I have 3 sweet guides to what I want and if I'm right or wrong. And they say I'm RIGHT about this. I have the loves of my life and NOTHING. NOTHING! will change that. Dont you DARE tell me what to do. I have my pets and a LIFE. Go get one yourself." Thank yoo for your time. para ustedes hispanohablantes: esto es encantador. Tengo 2 perros y un gato (sé que puede parecer CATastrófico, ¡PERO se llevan bien!). La gente me pregunta a mí oa AGgrESivLy DeManD "¿por qué tienes esas malditas cosas? ¡Es más barato sin!". Yo digo: "Vete a la mierda, perra. No te estoy escuchando. estoy bien o mal. Y dicen que tengo razón en esto. Tengo los amores de mi vida y NADA. ¡NADA! cambiará eso. No te atrevas a decirme qué hacer. Tengo mi

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People who ask, aggressively or curiously, why do you have the "damn things" don't know anything about unselfish love, not only that they are selfish to give love, they also are incapable to receive and appreciate love (the more they get, the more they want, and more they want the more unhappy and unfulfilled they are. That's how they were raised, I always blame parents. Just like everything else we have to learn to love for the sake of love. Teaching children to take care of a pet a having that pet give love back the way only an animal can, is the unique way to humanize humanity - nothing else can do that; only that will put kindness into humankind! - "Kindness to animals is its own reward." - Patrick McDonnell ...- "Until you have been loved by an animal, you will never understand unconditional love." ..."Anyone who has no feelings for animals has a dead heart."

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Nerdy
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We got are first small dog a few year back and I cant image life with out here!!! I love her so much!!

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Nina
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not "just a dog"! Family! I miss my girl ... 😥🐾💖

rl_2 avatar
R L
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretending to cook his food in the microwave :-) It should never be just an animal- the law should change so that a pet is not property and has rights.

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People should be called 'guardians' of their animals, not owners, and that how it is in a few municipalities.

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Aski Markup
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want a cat badly, but two things put me off. My husband isn't very keen and the fact that I may do wrong by the animal in some way. One day maybe...

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Kathryn Baylis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Hyperbolic No, not possessions. Not at all. Family members. Full. Family. Members. And don’t you ever forget it.

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Aleksei
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I dont think anthropomorphizing our pets is a good idea". Your move, furries

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Christina Uhlir
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

.....besides, it's impossible to do Aleksei: "If you pick a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Mark Twain, American writer; ... "If you could cross a man and a cat, it would improve the man but ruin the cat." - Mark Twain, (1835 - 1910) American writer

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Chonky
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People who think it is "just a dog" have never bonded with one. They are as intelligent as toddlers and will "speak" to you if you listen. As to the fellow who says they are prisoners, dogs evolved to live with people. If you let one go into the wild it will starve to death. They only survive in cities because they raid our trash. They are not wild animals.

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i'll sleep when im dead
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a lot of good doggos. All so cute! I would die for any one of these lil poofles.

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Duchess Raven Waves
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just to let people in on an unseen and largely un-cared about side of this. Some of us were raised by people who cared more about their dogs or animals than their children. It IS just a dog. Destined to die decades before us. But people are so full of the " animals are better than people" mindset to understand a sad reality like what I just described. If you love animals more than people then you have also experienced some bad stuff so we arent so different.

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Tabby_Sohee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not everyone understands the treasure of an animal companion that will love you because you are the one that is giving them the ability to love.

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Ruth Beaty
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3 years ago

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Katinka Min
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not 'kust a dog'. it is an animal that is bred to bond with us. And if we fully bond with them we are happy when they are happy. And thus we do everything we can to make them happy. because that makes us happy.

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Christina Uhlir
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate so much when animals "are bred for "us"- for what ever reason. It's exploitation pure and simple. It's wrong to see animals that way, it's so possessive, so selfish, so cruel. -"The animals of the world exist for their own reason. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for white, or women created for men." - Alice Walker, writer & activist

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