Re: Craigslist Depression
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Originally Posted by
Brainplague
I certainly understand your frustration at people, their issues of instant gratification, and their treatment of their pets (of any species) as if they are disposable.
I'm retired and I volunteer at the Humane Society of North Texas. Personally I cannot work at the intake area because so many people come in with their dogs, cats, rodents, etc. and say "I don't have time" or the inevitable, "It's not cute because it's not a puppy/kitten anymore". I've even heard of one idiot who turned in their bulldog cross to a Tennessee shelter because the "dog is gay"!
On the adoption side of things, most people looking for a pet haven't done their research, and/or they are just plain stupid. We had a year old, 90lb pitbull/lab mix who was sweet as pie, but he was also a big ol' clumsy oaf. A man about 30 was interested in him, but when I questioned him about his lifestyle he said he had his 85 year old grandmother living with him. When I told him that the chosen dog would not be the best choice for his living situation as that big dog may accidentally knock over Grandma, he got mad at ME and turned around and walked out. Even though he didn't want to hear it, it was the best thing to happen in that situation.
I would encourage you to think about fostering a "Craigslist" snake from time to time if you can. People like us can weed out the idiots and make sure these snakes get the good homes they deserve.
Sorry for the ramble, but I'm kinda passionate about this subject. Cheers! :)
I would love to foster some and find good homes for them. I'm going to keep that in mind as I set up and plan for having snakes. I'm definitely going to have to look for snake-friendly apartments/homes for rent.
