- Jun 4, 2011
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Honestly, some people just should not have pets. I know a lot of adults who are the same way. They are in love with the IDEA of a pet, but don't want to do any of the work involved.
Have your friend help you with your peafowl for a couple weeks. See how long it takes her to get bored and start complaining about all of the work. If she can't fit it into her schedule or can't be bothered to learn, then you have your answer. It's got to be more than a couple days because you have to let the novelty wear off. If there is a legit reason - no ride to your house or something, then write up a diary for a week or so. Keep a time log of all the work that you do - getting up an hour early to clean pens and feed before school, activities you pass on because you have responsibilities with your animals.
I have a co-worker that has gone through 6 dogs in the time I've known her.
1 puppy died of parvo - shots and a vet visit was too expensive. she left the puppy to die on the back deck while she went to work!!
1 dog shot because she couldn't be bothered to not let him wander.
2 different dogs hit by a car because it was too much of a hassle to remember to put them on the tie-out.
2 more given away once the puppy cuteness wore off.
1 gotten rid of because he was a rat terrier and she was annoyed that he, of all things, liked to hunt rats
For her, she was in love with the cute little puppy. The work and commitment of owning a dog, however, was just too much. She wanted something that could her love and attention and needed nothing in return.
Have your friend help you with your peafowl for a couple weeks. See how long it takes her to get bored and start complaining about all of the work. If she can't fit it into her schedule or can't be bothered to learn, then you have your answer. It's got to be more than a couple days because you have to let the novelty wear off. If there is a legit reason - no ride to your house or something, then write up a diary for a week or so. Keep a time log of all the work that you do - getting up an hour early to clean pens and feed before school, activities you pass on because you have responsibilities with your animals.
I have a co-worker that has gone through 6 dogs in the time I've known her.
1 puppy died of parvo - shots and a vet visit was too expensive. she left the puppy to die on the back deck while she went to work!!
1 dog shot because she couldn't be bothered to not let him wander.
2 different dogs hit by a car because it was too much of a hassle to remember to put them on the tie-out.
2 more given away once the puppy cuteness wore off.
1 gotten rid of because he was a rat terrier and she was annoyed that he, of all things, liked to hunt rats
For her, she was in love with the cute little puppy. The work and commitment of owning a dog, however, was just too much. She wanted something that could her love and attention and needed nothing in return.