Quote Originally Posted by slartibartfast
I'd wager she feels the same way I do...that animals who are strongly social, who can form bonds of attachment, affection, and trust, are owed a much greater commitment than those which are simply content to be left alone.

I have a -huge- issue with people who get cats and dogs and then get rid of them because they can't or won't accept responsibility for the commitment they made. It's incredibly stressing to many of these animals to lose their stable and loving environment.

I have no problem at all with rehoming of non-bonded animals, provided reasonable care is made to ensure they are going to someone who will take good care of them. They don't care where they live, as long as their husbandry needs are met.
I agree, when it comes to a dog, cat and such they form a bond with you that you dont get with herps. I would have no problem rehoming a snake I've had for 5 or 6 years, but if you asked me to give up one of my dogs after that long I'd think you were crazy!

That being said, I have one snake, Slithers (formally Mr Slithers till i found out she was female!) that I'd never get rid of. She's my baby and unless there was some circumstance where I HAD to get rid of her, I wouldnt, ever.

Just my