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35 Delusional Pet Owners Who Have Lost Touch With Reality
Animals,Cats,DogsMAY 12, 2022

35 Delusional Pet Owners Who Have Lost Touch With Reality

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Let’s get a few things straight, right out of the gate. Pets are not supposed to be your status symbols. They’re not meant to be something you brag about only because of how much they cost you. They’re not something you should be haggling over online. And they’re not supposed to be excuses for owners to bully others because they don’t cater to their every demand.
Our fuzzy, furry, and feathered friends are living, breathing, thinking, and feeling beings who deserve our love, care, and respect. Some owners focus on the wrong things.
Unfortunately, the simple fact is that the world isn’t a perfect place and there are plenty of entitled pet owners who view the animals under their care from very bizarre perspectives. Some might complain about the price of a pet being way too high/low. Others are picky to the point of madness. And still, others demand that the entire world bend to them and their pets’ every desire. And then they get all angry when they don’t.
We’ve collected some of the most egregious examples of delusional and entitled pet owners from the r/ChoosingBeggars subreddit, to show you how not to behave. Scroll down, but remember to hold on to your hats, it’s going to be a wild ride. You might want to cuddle your dog or cat once you reach the bottom of the list. Oh, and before we forget, here's a gentle reminder: don’t shop—adopt!
Bored Panda wanted to understand just how big of a responsibility it is to own a pet, as well as what the signs of a good pet owner are, so we reached out to Ingrid Johnson, a certified cat behavior consultant and the founder of Fundamentally Feline. She told us that a good pet parent is someone who educates themselves about what's involved in caring for a pet before adoption. Read on for our full interview with Ingrid.

#21 Imagine Asking People In A Generous Group For $200 To Throw Your Dog A Birthday Party...people Go Out Of Their Way To Give You Money In A Pandemic And You Post This? She Tried Saying Later That Since She Said “I’m Super Grateful” That It Excused Her Being Super Ungrateful. I Can’t Even Lie I’m Mad

Imagine Asking People In A Generous Group For $200 To Throw Your Dog A Birthday Party...people Go Out Of Their Way To Give You Money In A Pandemic And You Post This? She Tried Saying Later That Since She Said “I’m Super Grateful” That It Excused Her Being Super Ungrateful. I Can’t Even Lie I’m Mad
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“Your veterinarian will also make sure there isn't an underlying medical condition or disease causing the weight gain and that it's safe to begin an exercise program. In general terms, a dog (and their pet parent) needs about 30 minutes of aerobic activity each day,” he said that walking is a great form of exercise because it’s efficient and easily accessible.

#22 Yes, You Definitely Need To Buy A Dog So Someone Else Can Watch Him 7 Days A Week For Free

Yes, You Definitely Need To Buy A Dog So Someone Else Can Watch Him 7 Days A Week For Free
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61points

#23 Giving Away A Cat On Facebook

Giving Away A Cat On Facebook
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61points

#24 Anti-Vax Dog Mom Looking For A Groomer

Anti-Vax Dog Mom Looking For A Groomer
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59points

“I prefer it [walking] to most other exercises because that's what dogs were designed to do best and most naturally. Plus, it's free! When walking, be sure to use a walking harness and not a neck or choke collar to prevent injury to the trachea or windpipe region of the throat and neck,” he told Bored Panda.

According to the professional, dogs can lose from 3 to 5 percent of their body mass each month safely while they’re on a vet-supervised weight loss program.

#25 “Donate Your New Car To Me Because I Don’t Want My Dogs To Trash My Own Car”

“Donate Your New Car To Me Because I Don’t Want My Dogs To Trash My Own Car”
53points

#26 Sole Provider BF Generously Offers $600 For Unemployed GF To Get A New Dog, Apparently That’s “Not Enough”

Sole Provider BF Generously Offers $600 For Unemployed GF To Get A New Dog, Apparently That’s “Not Enough”
51points

#27 I Wanted To Buy An Old Console For 50, And They Raised The Price $5 For Fees. I Agreed To Pay The New Price, Only To Have Them Raise It Another $5 To Save Their Dog

I Wanted To Buy An Old Console For 50, And They Raised The Price $5 For Fees. I Agreed To Pay The New Price, Only To Have Them Raise It Another $5 To Save Their Dog
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50points

“Younger and more active dogs may lose a little more, depending on the amount of exercise the pet parent can provide. The most important thing to do is to monitor the weight each month. If your dog isn't losing the appropriate amount of weight in three months, you need to change the strategy,” Dr. Ward said.

#28 Even Dogs Have Standards That Must Be Met

Even Dogs Have Standards That Must Be Met
49points

#29 Cb Thinks Paying 29 Cents For A Timbit (Donut Hole) Is Unacceptable If It's For A Dog

Cb Thinks Paying 29 Cents For A Timbit (Donut Hole) Is Unacceptable If It's For A Dog
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45points

#30 Dude Is Moving To New York And Wants Someone To Take Care Of His Pet For An Extended Time, Gets Mad When Someone Asks For Compensation

Dude Is Moving To New York And Wants Someone To Take Care Of His Pet For An Extended Time, Gets Mad When Someone Asks For Compensation
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“Weight loss is a dynamic and adaptive process, and dog parents must constantly evaluate what's working or not. The great news is that, unlike cats, most dogs can reach their target weight within six to nine months. Cats can only lose about a half-pound per month, meaning losing four pounds will take about eight months if all goes well.”

#31 I Can’t Afford A 3k Dog, So Just Give Me One For Free

I Can’t Afford A 3k Dog, So Just Give Me One For Free
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40points

#32 Giving My Murderdog Who Killed A Cat... For 350!

Giving My Murderdog Who Killed A Cat... For 350!
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37points

#33 Won’t Take Her Dog To The Vet Until She Reaches Her Gofundme Amount. This Is How She Asks For Help

Won’t Take Her Dog To The Vet Until She Reaches Her Gofundme Amount. This Is How She Asks For Help
36points

#34 I See These Posts Every Other Day On My Neighborhood Facebook Group. Bit Of A Pet Peeve When People Request To "Adopt" A Purebred Puppy Or Kitten. Persian Kittens Cost $2000

I See These Posts Every Other Day On My Neighborhood Facebook Group. Bit Of A Pet Peeve When People Request To "Adopt" A Purebred Puppy Or Kitten. Persian Kittens Cost $2000
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35points

#35 You Aren’t Allowed To Sleep At My House But I Expect You To Stay There For Five Hours Watching My Dog For Free

You Aren’t Allowed To Sleep At My House But I Expect You To Stay There For Five Hours Watching My Dog For Free
34points
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