Pet sterilization becomes law in LA

[innerSpaceman]

Everyone knows the singular of sheep is Shep and a single one of moose is a Mose.


Pfft.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Sohrshah

Millions of Americans don't have health insurance and therefore cannot see a doctor. If its too good for humans, then it's hard to say that animals not brought to a vet regularly are being improperly cared for.

That said, I have only had health insurance for about a year of my adult working life. My pets have gone more regularly to vets than I have to doctors.

It was once considered kindness to feed and love a pet. Now you're a "bad" owner if you don't also provide it with expensive care way beyond what many PEOPLE get.

I don't see this as an either/or issue. Yes, all people should be able to get proper medical care. That really has nothing to do with pet ownership.

Owning a pet is a choice and along with that choice comes the responsibility to properly take care of your pet. If this means that by owning a pet, you can't afford healthcare, then you shouldn't be owning a pet.

Too many people think it is "nice" to have a pet, but it's a not just nice, it's a 10 - 20 year commitment with financial impacts. If a person is not prepared to make that kind of commitment, then they shouldn't have the pet in the first place.

If a person really feels like they are missing out not having a pet in their life, then there are PLENTY of rescue organizations and shelters who would LOVE to have these people as volunteers.

[Kevy Baby]

Hey NA... stop interrupting our conversation on the plurality of moose and sheep.

[Not Afraid]

lol/ Sorry! I just was thinking about that today and had to go back.


Continue with your discussion. Plural of Opossum anyone?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Opossi, of course.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Plural of Opossum anyone?

I looked it up. Its boring: opossums.

A group of Opossums is referred to as Spice Girls

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Opossi, of course.

I misspoke. It would be opossa.

[mousepod]

Originally Posted by Mister Jinks

I hate meeses to pieces!

so there.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Actually, I'm pretty sure the plural of moose is moose. Just like the plural of sheep is sheep.

If you want to be all correct and everything. I still like "meese" better. And I want one for a pet.

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Hey NA... stop interrupting our conversation on the plurality of moose and sheep.

Can we talk about Moose and Squirrel instead?

[Peachy Keen]

Originally Posted by wolfy999

Cats...Male 8-10 months - Female 6-8 months

The little organs have to mature first.

My main issue with this law is that they are requiring everyone to snip parts off their dogs before doggy puberty, which, some people will prefer for behavioral reasons, but, really isn't natural.
Those organs are producing hormones which are important in the dog's development and cutting them out at 4 months will interfere with the natural development of the dog (The human equivalent would be eunuchs). I have no problem with the laws being more strict on the spay/neuter issue, but this law is ridiculous.