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[–] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 42 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Used?

As in adopt from a shelter?

[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 27 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] hateisreality@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Because they won't just show up when needed...

[–] alekwithak@lemmy.world 26 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I agree with 'adopt don't shop' because I respect the animals, and it feels pretty disrespectful to call a living creature 'used.'

[–] faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 12 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I'm conflicted. On one hand, you are absolutely correct that 'used' is disrespectful.

On the other hand, I call my cats worse things all the time.

[–] alekwithak@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

That's actually a pretty valid point.

[–] Lightfire228@pawb.social 3 points 1 month ago

When I'm doing mental roll call (to make sure I've not trapped one somewhere), i call them

  • cat 1
  • cat 2
  • dog 1
  • cat 3
  • dog 2

In order of their acquisition

[–] thespcicifcocean@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Second hand?

[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I don’t disagree with you.

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

i've been trying to convince both myself and my wife that it's time for another kitten.