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milestogo

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5. Having a pet is a luxury.

Reply to BlueKota (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 01:35 PM

Dec 4

If you're going to feed them right and get the proper veterinary care you're going to spend some money. If someone is hoarding, the animals are usually not getting the proper care. It is no favor to have a dog or cat you can't afford to treat when it is sick.

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Animal Hoarding [View all] BlueKota Dec 3 OP

Loneliness and the need for unconditional love haele Dec 3 #1

My best friend from high school is a hoarder of cats. Boomerproud Dec 4 #3

She probably meant well in the beginning MustLoveBeagles Dec 4 #12

She would always post about dogs in shelters BlueKota Dec 4 #2

I am not seeing an increase. maxsolomon Dec 4 #4

The Humane Society here are posting about BlueKota Dec 4 #8

Having a pet is a luxury. milestogo Dec 4 #5

Your right MustLoveBeagles Dec 4 #7

I agree. BlueKota Dec 4 #9

It's sad MustLoveBeagles Dec 4 #6

Definitely. BlueKota Dec 4 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author senseandsensibility Dec 4 #10