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Hulagirl01
Not only 15 yrs but min $1000 for the first few years of vet bills, supplies & food not to mention damage to the house.
Powerboost
Damn, I better change my Secret Santa gift then..
thatsmyfetish69
My EX-wife came home with 2 puppies “in a box” for Christmas 15 years ago. Obi, my border collie, and Honey, my boxer turn 15 this week
DangerTrain
Lot of these posts lately. Like, A LOT. Is this the new up-vote magnet people are using?
Rhythmaster
Adopt, don't shop!
WenzelDashington
My dog is gonna live forever
Lischu
My lovely spanish rescue puppy I got for my own birthday 7 years ago had to be put to sleep yesterday at the old age of 15.5.
HibiscuitsTea
Sorry for the loss of your buddy
Lischu
It's not just a commitment. It's a family member you will lose way too soon.
Frogthebountyhunter
Or just buy a time bomb as a gift. It's a short term commitment and it's low mantienence.
Kittenswithasteamedcoat
THANK YOU! I work at 2 rescues right now and I can't tell you how many applications come in for "gift" animals at this time of year.
Hulagirl01
I’m surprised you do those at all.
Kittenswithasteamedcoat
They aren't literal separate applications -- we'll interview someone and they'll say they're getting the animal as a gift. No no no!
Ohgodtheyrealltaken
My family got a dog each year for the past two years. We're keeping them forever and I'm so glad to have them around.
InFin0819
What if you buy it as live stock then it is only a couple year commitment.
Ringshadow
That would only count if you're raising dogs for meat. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livestock
WhatACorporation
15 years, only if I'm very responsible! Otherwise you're basically a sea monkey.
LadyPeppercornthethird
This goes for any pet, my cats will live 15+ years and my turtle will watch me and my SO die.
youkidsgetoffmylawn
Well, now I have almost a whole year to consider it.
ThatGuyWhoThinksEveryoneIsAPineapple
That being said, don't assume everyone who gets a pet for Christmas will abandon it. Loads of pineapples do look after and love it properly.
LearnSomething
The holiday period is actually a good time to get a puppy because you're home more often and can get them settled in. The issue is impulse
LearnSomething
Buys which happen year round, they just happen in bulk on the holidays. It's fucking depressing to go on Craigslist in January.
Xsiah
Those are good pineapples.
stormegedendarklordofall
Username checks out
thesixthcourier
Yep, the year after my youngest sibling moved out I got my mom a dog for Christmas because she was having a tough time with an empty nest >
thesixthcourier
and she LOVES that dog. Granted I discussed it with my dad first to see if it would be a good idea, so it wasn't a total surprise.
erbiumyttriumytterbium
Can we also say "Don't buy a pet for your children and expect them to take care of it. That pet is *yours*."
IndominusHex
Depends on the age and maturity of the child. My eight year old does everything for her GSD mix. Including poop pickup in the yard.
keelinn
While it does a little, a parent should never get a pet for a kid if they aren't willing to take over the care should a child get bored.
keelinn
Not saying every child will, but even if a kid seems really mature the parent needs to realize that its a possibility.
IndominusHex
We just cover the finances. Those two have an amazing bond.
HarriBurton
I cannot upvote this enough. People seem to think that pets make great Christmas presents, but in the end they get abandoned or neglected :(
iamdanman
My last pup I got for Christmas is still with us at 10 years old
LooseyGooseyBrett
10<15, sounds legit
idonthaveanaccentyouhaveanaccent
We had a wheaten terrier for 10 years. Got him on Christmas and he died on Christmas. He was a good boy. Helped my mom find her cancer.
cornzilla
Thank you for being responsible humans!
iamdanman
At least with my doggo
cornzilla
But that's a very important part to be responsible in!
intashu
I bought a fish because I don't want to over commit. He turns 8 this year... They can live up to 15+. Stupid massive tiger Oscar cichlid.
0lliecat
I did this with a gecko. I’d always wanted one, he was the biggest asshole. I found him a new home, I think he’s still alive at 13.
keelinn
Was it a tokay? My parents tried to convince me to get one of those instead of a bearded dragon when I was young...glad I was stubborn.
0lliecat
It was a golden gecko. Pretty to look at, not sociable like a leopard. Bit me & drew blood quite a few times.
intashu
55 gallon tank and a few hundred dollars in decorations and equipment.. He's still an asshole. Uproot and breaks any cool decorations I add.
stormegedendarklordofall
Oscars are rreeaalllyyy mean
wamba681
Meanwhile, I'm hoping my pup manages to hang on until Christmas. That would be my best gift.
YesButAlsoYes
15? Maybe. More like 8
PolkaNeverDies
My own scrumptious fluff snuggle has been getting these black dots in right eye. He's 7 yrs old now, I hope he'll live another 7.
vanella
My parents really want pets again, my brother and I insists on them not having pets, they're +75, on the other hand, they're old and lonely.
BadBunnyLadyOfRocksTreesAndDirt
Thank you for the PSA - this applies to many of our animal companions that live longer than a novelty.
BadBunnyLadyOfRocksTreesAndDirt
Will post something similar for the bunny-dumpers in the spring before Easter.
RacecarRoadcar
Even longer if it's a cat.
joot
Even longer if it's a tarantula.
Cheomesh
I had a scorpion once. Someone in my house let him out and the cat fucked it up :(
unfamiliarHorse
:-(
Cheomesh
FYI: A dead scorp REEKS way more than any other dead thing ever.
HikariShade
Neices cat lived to 22. That cat's son, our cat, is now 16 and likely is going to try and meet/beat his mom in longevity.
Tikityler
I pet a 24 year old cat. It was like a purring bag of bones.
geneparmesan07
My little bastard of a cat just won’t die. He’s only 4, but still.
atliens27
We moved “Devil Kitty” to Auburn, Al where he tortured a whole neighborhood
Beargasm
15 years? Why not go for 90?!
BeerDidTrev
Or 150
FightingMammal
That makes me panic.. some tortoises can't breathe upside down!!
Beargasm
I see your tortoise and raise you a backward aging jellyfish.
Beargasm
Couldn't find a .gif of that species so this may or may not be the correct jellyfish.
Caspergirl
I always wanted a parrot but I'm afraid it will out live me and no one will take care of it
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Caspergirl
How do they accidentally kill themselves?
LapisScarab
So like if you're not paying attention to them I can imagine they chew into wires or eat poisonous shit or just get in dangerous situations
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LapisScarab
I can only assume by getting into things if they're not monitored. My family has a caique and they're super curious and mischievous.
dmgReport
parrots should never have been domesticated
HeatherWhatever
Also they're flock birds. They thrive when they're with other birds.
IfYouAreReadingThisILoveYou
I don't know why you're being downvoted when it's true. I know a lot of people actually consider it inhumane to get a single bird as a pet./
DeltaLaw
The owner becomes the flock. A well cared for parrot can be very happy as a pet if given proper attention.
dmgReport
Very true, but I think the percentage of people capable of providing the level of care they need & deserve is very small
DeltaLaw
It's not that much. Out of cage time an hour or more a day + some direct attn.Similar to a dog.Problem is when ppl treat them as trophy pets
ChillyPilly
Looks like a German Shepherd, more like a 7 or 8 year commitment with hip problems.
keelinn
My parents' dude lived until he was 13, and could have gone longer if they fed him a good diet. Just find a good breeder.
ISwumHalosJail
Right? I'm HOPING for a healthy decade!
Cheomesh
Yeah...my wife is trying to get one next year...
Ringshadow
And that's why you buy from reputable breeders who let you see both sire and dam and provide health paperwork (if you don't rescue).
ekiwok
I met too many dog owners who learned this hard way... :(
hostingMyImgs
Personally I'd always stick with a breeder with 1+ yr of research on just the breeder themselves.
FAAAAAAAAAACK
This. We got our last 2 from reputable breeders and the dogs were absolutely amazing, everything that was promised/bred for and more
hostingMyImgs
Yeah I had my first dog from a reg'd breeder 5 yr ago and he's been everything + more too. I would never do it any other way now.
wellthatworkedoutbrilliantly
I have a GS mix. He currently 15. We're hoping he makes it for Christmas :) good boy makes me proud.
Storm91
Same here with GS/Husky. Still running like he was 8 week ^^
wellthatworkedoutbrilliantly
Oh wow, sounds like a gorgeous mix! Mines mixed with lurcher (we think, he's rescued) he's got very bad legs now so can't walk far. :(
LittleRobot71
Mixes tend to have fewer health problems and live longer. Also cheaper. I've never gotten why pure breds are more popular.
PolkaNeverDies
It's that whole status symbol bullshit. So many bullshit indicators of how much money you have.
wellthatworkedoutbrilliantly
Yeah I'll think I'll always choose a mix rescue. :)
NYGiantsFan72
With that attitude, sure. But with proper diet, exercise, & supplements, you can give him/her a wonderful & long life. Source: I have a GSD.
DetroitTexan
Had a gsd for a breeder that provided dogs to police depts. Lived to 13.
NYGiantsFan72
Yeah my trainer helps & trains GSDs & Belgian Malinois & they’re all in great health.
StalkerMagnet
15 years of love
Cheomesh
Obligations and expense, you mean.
Zer0th
unconditional love
DikembeCookieMonsterMutombo
I have a parrot.. that bitch is gonna out live me
hubudu
Ou what kind? I have a green cheek conure he's a sassy little bitch
DikembeCookieMonsterMutombo
Eclectus parrot. He’s become super defensive over my mom since I left for college. So now when I’m home it’s nonstop aggression from him.
hubudu
aw man. he probably feels like u abandoned him - if u can, spend more time just chilling with him and also give him lots of treats to
hubudu
associate your presence with positivity. should help to rebuild the relationship but it'll take a little time
DikembeCookieMonsterMutombo
I moved 2000 miles from Home I see him 4 times a year.