That's sad. What's worse is that there are so many people out there who think pets are disposable. They get bored or tired of taking care of them so they get rid of them. This story will have a terrible ending if they get gliders to replace their cat. The only good that may come of it is that the kitty MAY get a better home but even that's highly unlikely in a shelter situation. You just need to have a heart to heart with your friend and have as many facts in your arsenal to back up the many, many reasons they should NOT get gliders. Also print the "Pet Drawbacks" and share this with them too. Error, missing URL.
s suggieluver02 Face Hugger     442 Posts Dahlia_2020 Fuzzy Wuzzy SC, USA 1419 Posts You're wasting your breath and your time on a waste of space like this. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh, but I find people like this utterly DISGUSTING. She has had that poor cat for nine years. NINE YEARS! And she would rather KILL that poor animal than allow it to live the remainder of it's life out in peace and in a home. Forget the gliders, I pity any children she ever has if that is an example of her interpretation of commitment. I have taken care of pretty much every pet and livestock animal out there, and although gliders arethe smallest critters in that lineup, the are some of the most complex. These guys are exotic, not domestic. If you can't take care of one cat which is one of the easiest animals in the world to provide for, then you have no business even THINKING about taking home something that is the equivalent of a zoo animal. The only reason this selfish, self centered, and spoiled child wants a glider is because YOU have one. That's it. And like a spoiled child, when she finally gets her new coveted toy she'll play with it for about five minutes but as soon as she breaks it or she gets bored she'll throw it away. Heck, the first time the glider bites her or pees on her she'll probably turn it loose outside or conveniently forget to feed it for a week so it will "accidentally" die. You can't reason with someone who has this mentality. The more you try, the more determined she will be to "win". Whether you realize it or not, this has become a competition to her. It's not about the glider. She's just jealous that you have something she's decided she should also have. Not because she really wants one, but because she's so insecure she can't stand the idea of you having something she doesn't. That's why she makes the snide little comments to you every time you try to help her understand how complex they are. I would no more associate with someone like this, then I would subscribe to their way of thinking. You are better off finding yourself a new friend and getting far away from this person. suggie_mom Super Glider USA 345 Posts quote:
Originally posted by Dahlia_2020
You're wasting your breath and your time on a waste of space like this. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh, but I find people like this utterly DISGUSTING. She has had that poor cat for nine years. NINE YEARS! And she would rather KILL that poor animal than allow it to live the remainder of it's life out in peace and in a home. Forget the gliders, I pity any children she ever has if that is an example of her interpretation of commitment.
I have taken care of pretty much every pet and livestock animal out there, and although gliders arethe smallest critters in that lineup, the are some of the most complex. These guys are exotic, not domestic. If you can't take care of one cat which is one of the easiest animals in the world to provide for, then you have no business even THINKING about taking home something that is the equivalent of a zoo animal.
The only reason this selfish, self centered, and spoiled child wants a glider is because YOU have one. That's it. And like a spoiled child, when she finally gets her new coveted toy she'll play with it for about five minutes but as soon as she breaks it or she gets bored she'll throw it away. Heck, the first time the glider bites her or pees on her she'll probably turn it loose outside or conveniently forget to feed it for a week so it will "accidentally" die.
You can't reason with someone who has this mentality. The more you try, the more determined she will be to "win". Whether you realize it or not, this has become a competition to her. It's not about the glider. She's just jealous that you have something she's decided she should also have. Not because she really wants one, but because she's so insecure she can't stand the idea of you having something she doesn't. That's why she makes the snide little comments to you every time you try to help her understand how complex they are. I would no more associate with someone like this, then I would subscribe to their way of thinking.
You are better off finding yourself a new friend and getting far away from this person.
You make perfect sense when you say not to be her friend. But i've known her since pre-school, and you learn to grow used to people like her after such a long amount of time. Unless it's my last option, I'll try not to let it ruin our friendship (which isn't all that strong anyways, though.) -However, if it comes to the point where she's getting ready to buy one, then i'll do all it takes.
Some photos from our members suggieluver02 Face Hugger 442 Posts im sorry but what she said is true.  quote:
Originally posted by Dahlia_2020
You're wasting your breath and your time on a waste of space like this. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh, but I find people like this utterly DISGUSTING. She has had that poor cat for nine years. NINE YEARS! And she would rather KILL that poor animal than allow it to live the remainder of it's life out in peace and in a home. Forget the gliders, I pity any children she ever has if that is an example of her interpretation of commitment.
I have taken care of pretty much every pet and livestock animal out there, and although gliders arethe smallest critters in that lineup, the are some of the most complex. These guys are exotic, not domestic. If you can't take care of one cat which is one of the easiest animals in the world to provide for, then you have no business even THINKING about taking home something that is the equivalent of a zoo animal.
The only reason this selfish, self centered, and spoiled child wants a glider is because YOU have one. That's it. And like a spoiled child, when she finally gets her new coveted toy she'll play with it for about five minutes but as soon as she breaks it or she gets bored she'll throw it away. Heck, the first time the glider bites her or pees on her she'll probably turn it loose outside or conveniently forget to feed it for a week so it will "accidentally" die.
You can't reason with someone who has this mentality. The more you try, the more determined she will be to "win". Whether you realize it or not, this has become a competition to her. It's not about the glider. She's just jealous that you have something she's decided she should also have. Not because she really wants one, but because she's so insecure she can't stand the idea of you having something she doesn't. That's why she makes the snide little comments to you every time you try to help her understand how complex they are. I would no more associate with someone like this, then I would subscribe to their way of thinking.
You are better off finding yourself a new friend and getting far away from this person.
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i should work seeing how ur "friend" thinks pets are disposable.
