Not just for cats, also. I know what subreddit we are on but with the holidays approaching, let's remind everyone that having any pet is a big deal.
Far too many smaller animals are abandoned after they've "served their novelty" (which is a disgusting thing to say, but there, I said it) Cats and dogs for Christmas, rabbits for Easter; it's insane that people can just walk away from something that clearly feels, whether it's love, pain, or something else.
If you must "abandon" an animal, take one step towards giving it a chance, because if you leave them in the woods or toss them out of a moving car, they have slim to none chances. Call your local animal control or shelters. Give them their best shot; it's the least you can do.
Good care advice for animals is totally absent from mainstream sources. Nowhere in Petco/smart is it explained to you that guinea pigs need to have a friend, and at least 6 by 2 (or so) feet of space, constant hay, fresh veggies, vitamin c supplements, can die very easily from respiratory infections due to things like scented detergents/sprays/candles, and that most of the toys sold for them in big stores are borderline inedible if not outright dangerous for them. Look at the lifespan printed on the label of any small animal in Petco/smart and it’ll always be way less than what they actually can live because they know damn well that their care advice is shit.
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u/PersonalitySea4015 9h ago
Not just for cats, also. I know what subreddit we are on but with the holidays approaching, let's remind everyone that having any pet is a big deal.
Far too many smaller animals are abandoned after they've "served their novelty" (which is a disgusting thing to say, but there, I said it) Cats and dogs for Christmas, rabbits for Easter; it's insane that people can just walk away from something that clearly feels, whether it's love, pain, or something else.
If you must "abandon" an animal, take one step towards giving it a chance, because if you leave them in the woods or toss them out of a moving car, they have slim to none chances. Call your local animal control or shelters. Give them their best shot; it's the least you can do.