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martini I can understand why you think some of my criticism is unjustified. But you see, I wonder if you secretly enjoy the controversy. It seems sometimes you omit certain information which would change the meaning of your posts.
For example: When you said your dog dug a hole today. You didn't mention it had a purpose for digging the hole and something to keep it occupied. Nothing much beats a big meaty bone for chewing on and burying. That changes the whole perspective.
You are right. I've never owned a Basset. I wouldn't know how drooly and smelly or difficult to walk they are. But I know dogs and their needs. You say dogs may have evolved out of their pack mentality. And you know this because? 
However, its good to know you are spending some time with the dog, I guess a few pats are better than nothing. Maybe Bassets don't need walks or a pack to sleep with or play time ... do they really just sit there and drool?
I can't assume you are doing what is best for your dog. It's not a personal thing. I don't assume anyone is doing the best for their animals. I don't trust human's one little bit when it comes to animals. I know I'm a little 'over the top' when it comes to this subject. It's why I don't read the newspaper except for the first page or two and why I briefly scan over the headlines on the internet because if I come across an article on animal cruelty I cant literally sleep for weeks and sometimes months.
@cat_mioux wrote:
@i-need-a-martini wrote:And last post from me tonight is about the fuss about az's comment -
Her comment applied to one poster in particular. That poster put their 2 cents worth of criticism in (just because that's the way they operate) and hasn't been back since. So az was correct - the post was not about the pup but a general cause-trouble type of post. And it worked cause 4-5 pages later, 'you/we' all stopped talking about my dogs eating disorder and argued over nothing lol.
So apologies to bushie, julia and all those americans (who's names I mix up) for thinking the comments were aimed at them. Not so.
If you are referring to me (my 2c worth) you are mistaken martini. I did come back and apologise for my 'high horse' comments. I haven't been back until now because I had a visitor.
If speaking out for animal rights is 'trouble making' then so be it. I've never heard of it labeled that before .. oh hang on, I have. Duck shooters of Australia get pretty peeved when people stand up for the rights of birds and ducks to live peacefully without being shot at.
However, I will not apologise for questioning your motives for having an outdoor dog. You'll let the dog in in the morning? While you are all busy getting ready for the day? Umm .. I don't see the dog getting a whole lot of attention in the morning. You won't be walking it. It all seems way too hard already to take it out for a walk. Yep the dog dug a hole. Be ready for more holes. It's what dogs do when they are bored. Then you'll let the dog in after work? What about during dinner? Will you allow the dog to sit under the table and bother you for food? I doubt it. Personally I see the dog relegated to the backyard for the majority of it's life once the novelty wears off. According to you the dog drools and smells bad. Are you going to want the dog in the house when it's just so much easier leaving it outside. But don't post about the dog howling and barking, chewing your furniture and digging up your garden in a few months time. Unless you want me to come back and post my opinion.
BTW I have an opinion as do you. Deal with it 🙂
For my 2 cents, I think it's great you voice your opinion so vehemently toward animal rights, the animals dont have a voice so it's good they now have groups set up to help with the rehousing of unwanted pets etc.
I dont however, see one cruel intention in any of the above (actual thread related posts) I do understand that the road to hell can sometimes be paved by good intentions but honestly ,cruel is spray painting a dog yellow or something horrible like that or worse. (As I heard happened to someones dog the other day...) or as another poster said earlier different breeds, different needs. One question though? How could you possibly know when Martini will or wont be walking her new dog?
Cat - I think part of the problem is that you know your cat habits better than you know your dog habits.
And as for omitting information - well I am wondering why the heck I need to explain every minutiae of every comment I make?
Did I really have to say any more than my neighbour saw my dog enjoying herself as she dug a hole today?? Seriously ??
And dogs don't dig because they are bored. Oh sure some do. But generally dogs dig for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes they dig because it smells good. Sometimes they dig because it's fun. Sometimes they dig because they are burying something. Or digging up something. I expect that the bone we gave her this morning will be moved around half a dozen times this week until she finds just the right spot for it.
But I am wondering what you EXPECT? That every animal owner should spend 24/7 hours a day with their pet and if they don't then, OMG!, it's animal "cruelty"? And not just 24/7 but the entire 24 hours should be given over to 100% attention focused on their pet huh? No more work for pet owners, no more social life for pet owners, no more showers for pet owners because even that will take you away from your pet for 15mins.
Give me a break. 
(And yes they do just sit there and drool. And if they aren't doing that, then they sleep. And that about sums up a basset.)
Now who is being ridiculous?
I'm done for the night. Sleep tight.
@cat_mioux wrote:Now who is being ridiculous?
I'm done for the night. Sleep tight.
Hmm. Well that's a shame as I would have liked to have heard about that elusive perfect pet owner that you expect all humans to be...
