Posts by Carol Walker2

Austin Hill6 said:I actually have more respect for people who don't care for animals and choose not to own them at all:
- than I do for those who buy parrots and directly fuel the breeding industry, forcing these creatures to live in cages their entire lives under the thin guise of "loving animals,"
- or those who get a dog only to keep it tethered on a chain constantly,
- or cat owners who refuse to spay or neuter their pets, effectively killing off the offspring,
- or people who treat animals as mere props to attract attention or a romantic interest, yet wouldn't even bother to feed them if someone else wasn't doing it for them,
- or those who visit the zoo claiming they "love nature," when a zoo isn't nature—it's just captivity,
- or anyone buying any kind of pet (excluding insects, spiders, or reptiles—though I'm not thrilled about those either),
and frankly, everyone else who claims to "love" animals.

Animals are living beings that deserve to have their own peace and their own lives.

Well said! 👍

I know plenty of idiots who are terrified of snakes and start panicking every time they see one, screaming that every single snake needs to be wiped out.

Agreed.

To the OP—if people in your inner circle are mocking you or making weird comments just because you aren't an animal lover, I’d honestly start questioning their mindset rather than my own.
Seriously, I wouldn't put up with that behavior...
It is your absolute right to set boundaries and refuse to let anyone—human or animal—smother you with unwanted affection or constant sniffing. 😁
If you hold your ground and stick to your initial stance, hopefully, they'll eventually learn to act more appropriately...
It’s good that you clarified that while you don't love them, you would never harm them. It's a huge difference compared to those people who go out of their way to mistreat animals every single day.
They are the ones who should be concerned, not you. 🙂