• apocalypticat@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    I see this type of thing a lot. Both things can be true: not wanting a pet; and responsibly caring for a pet once the decision is made for you.

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      3 months ago

      “I know I’ll be the one stuck with caring for it when the next interesting thing comes along.”

      “We don’t have the budget right now.”

      “I’ve buried dogs before and I don’t want to again.”

      Oh hey a surprise puppy. Might as well make the best of it.