People without pets- Check in here.....

[SacredCow]

I don't have anything against animals. The truth of the matter is that I love animals- so much, in fact, that I recognize how my schedule would not really allow for me to be a responsible pet owner, so I choose to not have one.

Anybody else? Or am I the only one?

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. My dear SacredCow!

You are not the only one!

We've had pets in the past, but no more. Our friends and family have them, and we enjoy them!

:hi:

[gmoney]

2. +1

That, and my place is messy enough without pet hair, dander, and I don't abide things being chewed up that aren't supposed to be.

[MissHoneychurch]

3. Same

I have no time for a pet. Otherwise I would have a cat already. The one in my sigline isn't living with me.

[snooper2]

4. Everyone has pets, you just need to name them

:rofl:

[SacredCow]

5. Sorry- but I use the RAID on those fellas....

:rofl:

[NJmaverick]

6. I would love a dog

but you can't work 24 hour volunteer shifts (on top of regular work) and be a responsible pet owner

[Aristus]

7. I don't have pets. I love dogs, but my wife doesn't

She likes cats, and I don't So we have neither...

And a goldfish isn't a pet, IMO. If it can't go for a run with you, and it doesn't have a coat you can stroke, it's not a pet...

[jeff30997]

8. But if you put a fur coat...

on a Narwhals does it count as a pet ?

[Aristus]

11. FUCK YEAH!!!

B-)

[jeff30997]

12. Lol!

:rofl:

[SacredCow]

9. A fish tank is something I might consider in the future...

I could probably handle the maintenance needs of fish.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

26. Well, if you ever have set-up questions, PM me

I'm a fish tank junkie, even though I don't have any right now. The betta doesn't count, because it's only a 2 gallon tank.

:cry:

[TK421]

18. If you can flush it when it's dead, it's not a pet

[Aristus]

20. That's the best definition of a pet I've ever heard...

:7

[bigwillq]

10. My sister doesn't believe in pets.

She likes animals, but not as pets.
So, instead, she stalks the bunnies that live in our neighborhood. :rofl:

[eyepaddle]

21. Can I borrow that turn of phrase?

I like animals, but not as pets. That's me to a t.


And on edit :hi: bigwillq!

[bigwillq]

30. Sorry, I had it trademarked.

:P :rofl:


:hi:

[DarkTirade]

13. I have none right now.

Grew up without any. Spent the first 5 years out of my house in a practically no-pets-allowed apartment. (things in aquariums and terrariums were allowed, that was it.)

Got my first two about a month before I moved out. A couple of cuban tree frogs. After I moved, I got a leopard gecko.

All three have since passed on, and now I'm once again in a living situation where I can't really have pets. :(

[azmouse]

14. I'd love to have a cat but my husband is allergic.

I like dogs but have no desire to have one. I grew up around dogs and my parents let them get away with so much... chewing, shitting on the carpet. I couldn't stand that in my own home.

[Rising Phoenix]

15. I am allergic to pretty much any animal

even reptiles and fish result can result in mold from the moisture. Alas, not pets for me :cry:

[Inchworm]

17. But.. but .. butt! I'm an animal

:cry:

;)

[Rising Phoenix]

19. lol

if you don't have fur, live in water, and I'm not allergic to your urine, then you are all good inchy! :loveya:

[eyepaddle]

16. I don't have any pets. And I've never felt like I was missing anything I cared about.

My wife has a dog--so now I live with one. :(

I like animals just fine when they are somebody else's, but I am allergic to just about every goddamn thing under the sun--dogs included so I get to tough that out.

And now that I have lived with a dog for close to a year I am gonna be blunt: I am MUCH happier without one.

Before anybody flips out on me Scully still gets all the care she needs, and I will feed, walk, water and pet and even pill her when required. Then I have to wash my hands immediately so I don't accidnetally touch my eyes. When the dog looks at me grinning her dog grin and wagging her tail expectantly I can see where the appeal lies, I will admit that.

But that isn't enough. I am happier, more relaxed and content without pets, it is just as simple as that.

[blueknight]

22. i dont currently have one

but have always had a dog. i would love to get another great dane, but the pups are so expensive now. i really dont want to pay a ton for a pup

[SallyMander]

28. Petfinder.com!

You can search for any kind of dog and find rescues. Less pricey than a breeder, and you are saving a life!

:hi:

[latebloomer]

23. Not at the moment

Still recovering from the disappearance of one young cat and the sudden death of the other :cry:

Husband and I have been together 20 years and have lost 5 cats and a dog.

Kids want us to get a dog but they are teens and I know who will end up taking care of it.

I must confess it's kind of nice not dealing with vomit, scooping,fleas, and wiping up pee from the floor.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

24. I like animals

as long as they belong to someone else............. :)

[OmahaBlueDog]

25. After my last cat died 5 years ago, the doctor said it was in my best interest not to have pets

I am allergic to dogs, cats, horses, and feathers. Shots helped some, but not enough.

[rcrush]

27. Same here. I just go to my friends houses and play with their pets.

Its just as good as having your own dog. Except you dont have to clean up after it.

[I Have A Dream]

29. My family doesn't have any animals in it. nt

[quakerboy]

31. No pets. I wish

A combination of $, time, living in a rental with rules against it, and allergies are preventing it.