• How long should you search for a pet before giving up?

    Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:07 PM EDT
    How long should you search for a pet before giving up?

    Results with 147 short comments
    Total of 19,568 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

    14%
    Three months.
    2,744 votes
    5.9%
    Six months.
    1,157 votes
    7.3%
    One year.
    1,430 votes
    72.8%
    Never!
    14,237 votes
    Display Comments:
    Six months.

    It depends on each person's endurance level and their other loved ones who need their time and attention, too. The new microchips are great

      #1
       - Author Janette
       - 9:11 pm EDT on Tue Sep 13, 2011
      Never!

      I wouldn't give up until there's proof he's no longer alive.

      • 2 votes
      #2
       - sdcharlie
       - 10:37 am EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
      Never!

      For people who can't/don't have children, these ARE their children, it leaves a hole in your heart when you don't know where they are.

      • 6 votes
      #3
       - GermanShepherdMom
       - 10:42 am EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
      Never!

      It's always good to be hopeful, but sometimes pets are dead.

      • 1 vote
      #4
       - Peridot-1693859
       - 10:51 am EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
      Six months.

      Although it has been almost a year since I lost my dog and I still find myself glancing found dog ads and checking websites every so often.

      • 2 votes
      #5
       - Kat-2112378
       - 12:10 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
      Three months.

      I would search for a week max. If not found, they are either dead or someone took them. Sad, but realistic.

      • 3 votes
      #6
       - Tera-1025454
       - 3:07 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
      Never!

      My dogs are truly my kids. Who would ever stop looking for their kids. Dogs are part of our families!

      • 7 votes
      #7
       - sandra-brooks
       - 3:13 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
      Never!

      My pets are so very important to me and very much my children I would NEVER give up!!! I would look for them FOREVER!!

      • 1 vote
      #8
       - Tiffers
       - 3:21 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
      Never!

      If my dog was lost, I would be out day and night looking for her; she's my baby and I would never stop looking.

      • 8 votes
      #9
       - Camkid
       - 3:23 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
      Never!

      They are family members. Enough said.

      • 8 votes
      #10
       - Sybil-3058792
       - 3:56 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
      Never!

      I assume the "Never!" means you should never stop searching? That's what I think.

      • 5 votes
      #11
       - Christina-819922
       - 4:01 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
      Never!

      People can, and DO, love their animals as much as others love their kids. I know I do, and I would look forever, if need be.

      • 8 votes
      #12
       - sunpigs
       - 4:15 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
      Three months.

      I really think more like a week or two, but that wasn't an option. Spending "thousands?" That's a big NEVER.

      • 4 votes
      #13
       - Miker-3057253
       - 4:21 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
      Three months.

      Depends on your neighborhood and climate. Without easy access to water, lost pets won't make it more than a few days.

      • 1 vote
      #14
       - shizzlebeans
       - 4:30 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
      Never!

      Should have been an option for 3 days! Our cats have always come back - unless they were found by kids and kept.

        #15
         - Don from Mo
         - 4:37 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
        Never!

        I had a dog that ran away to die. I'm pretty sure that was his intention. It was over 15 years ago, and it took about 10 for me give up.

        • 2 votes
        #16
         - Tricia-2323540
         - 4:58 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
        Never!

        That's it...NEVER. I still look for any sign of my childhood dog when walking in the old neighborhood. Can't help it. Love never dies.

        • 5 votes
        #17
         - M.Forrest
         - 5:02 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
        Never!

        My Princess is our maltese toy poodle mix. She is as valuable to me as my children.

        • 4 votes
        #18
         - Bmarie39
         - 5:30 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
        Never!

        i ALWAYS believe that at some point she will return on her own or be found safe

        • 1 vote
        #19
         - Roger-313791
         - 5:38 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
        Never!

        1 year after a cat named Aggie disappeared she came back, carzy part!! LSU was playing TX A & M. that day Go Tigers!!

        • 1 vote
        #20
         - Jon Bonneval
         - 5:49 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
        Never!

        Sorry not a pet fan!!!!

          #21
           - ken-4101389
           - 5:53 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
          Never!

          A family members dog got out first week of August... we are still checking, not as many sighting, Never give up hope Ruby will be found...

          • 3 votes
          #22
           - movibuff459A
           - 5:57 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
          Never!

          I'd always hope and watch for my furbaby, but I'd also be willing to adopt a new dog or cat. Too many need loving homes.

          • 3 votes
          #23
           - lynseypug
           - 6:05 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
          Never!

          My dogs would never stop searching for me!

          • 5 votes
          #24
           - karen-4101881
           - 7:37 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
          Never!

          A pet is family...

          • 5 votes
          #25
           - Eric-2172208
           - 8:09 pm EDT on Wed Sep 14, 2011
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        • Is it cruelty to animals to overfeed a pet?

          Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:49 AM EDT

          A Labrador retriever in Australia has been adopted by an animal shelter and placed on a strict diet after being fed burgers and pizza and ballooning to 187 pounds, twice his ideal weight. Do you think indulging a pet's appetite constitutes animal abuse?

          Results
          Total of 3,066 votes

          77.1%
          Yes. Obesity is just as unhealthy for animals as humans.
          2,365 votes
          1.3%
          No. It's just a pet; a few extra pounds won't matter.
          40 votes
          21.6%
          Sometimes. When it becomes life-threatening, it's out of hand.
          661 votes
          — Filed under: , ,

        • Who would you choose: your sweetheart or your pet?

          Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:15 AM EST

          Results with 47 short comments
          Total of 1,238 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

          86.2%
          My pet, he has never let me down
          1,067 votes
          13.8%
          Definitely my sweetheart
          171 votes
          Display Comments:
          My pet, he has never let me down

          Pets give you unconditional love and will be there until death, but the minute you're of no use to people or start looking ugly,you're SOL!

          • 1 vote
          #26
           - Hot-in-Miami
           - 11:22 am EST on Tue Jan 25, 2011
          My pet, he has never let me down

          Men have come and gone, but my bulldogs are here to stay! They are ALWAYS loyal and give unconditional love!

          • 1 vote
          #27
           - bullymom-2984350
           - 8:39 pm EST on Tue Jan 25, 2011
          Definitely my sweetheart

          Can always get a new pet.

          • 2 votes
          #28
           - Junichiro Yakazama
           - 10:24 pm EST on Tue Jan 25, 2011
          My pet, he has never let me down

          if your significant other is forcing you to choose between them and a pet, what else are they going to make you choose between? Pet first!

          • 3 votes
          #29
           - cant believe it-2638473
           - 8:01 am EST on Wed Jan 26, 2011
          My pet, he has never let me down

          I recently had a "sweetheart" who "encouraged" me to give up my collie. I kept the one who offered unconditional love.

          • 3 votes
          #30
           - Colliegirl
           - 11:11 am EST on Wed Jan 26, 2011
          My pet, he has never let me down

          My dog all the way. Never turns me down when I need a walk.

          • 2 votes
          #31
           - afox74
           - 1:20 pm EST on Wed Jan 26, 2011
          My pet, he has never let me down

          I'm having to make this decision right now, actually. I have 2, 5 year old Bulldogs. I'm about 55% Dogs, 45% Sweetheart. It's really tough.

          • 1 vote
          #32
           - Baroo
           - 1:26 pm EST on Wed Jan 26, 2011
          My pet, he has never let me down

          My pet is not as cranky as my sweetheart even though both are old guys.

            #33
             - gimmeabreak-2987454
             - 1:38 pm EST on Wed Jan 26, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            When I met my fiance, I told him if he was to take me, he had to take my pets. We were a package deal.

            • 2 votes
            #34
             - Vera-2865296
             - 2:07 pm EST on Wed Jan 26, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            Since I would not want a life companion who would require me to choose between him and my pet . . . it would have to be the pet.

            • 5 votes
            #35
             - Suzanna Vaughan
             - 8:16 pm EST on Wed Jan 26, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            Toby, never complains although sometimes he get so sick. He is simple and does not flatter. He is dislikes enemy and loves his friends.

            • 1 vote
            #36
             - Obed-2989097
             - 9:37 pm EST on Wed Jan 26, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            A pet is always happy to see you and never gripes about the small stuff.

            • 3 votes
            #37
             - Patinwy
             - 10:32 pm EST on Wed Jan 26, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            It's a tough one. If I had the pet before the relationship, the guy would go. If it was after and an allergy or something, the pet would.

            • 1 vote
            #38
             - apierich
             - 11:24 pm EST on Wed Jan 26, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            When I adopted my dog it was for life. She's family.

            • 3 votes
            #39
             - Bondiego
             - 2:36 am EST on Thu Jan 27, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            My Pet rat's anyday! They're more affectionate, don't complain if dinners late, how much, and think the sun raises because of me!

            • 2 votes
            #40
             - Tamie J. Olmsted
             - 10:14 am EST on Thu Jan 27, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            Talking in the past. I married my husband because he was the first guy I dated that ever got down on the floor and played with my dog!

            • 1 vote
            #41
             - charly517
             - 11:09 am EST on Thu Jan 27, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            After 10yrs of marriage with6 weimaraners, my now ex said it is me or the dogs.I answered, we'll miss you, but we really didn't-stil friend

            • 2 votes
            #42
             - weimrnr
             - 11:32 am EST on Thu Jan 27, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            I have already chosen my pets over any partner.

            • 1 vote
            #43
             - Zahava
             - 1:09 pm EST on Thu Jan 27, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            I can always get another girlfriend, but I have the best dog ever!! I love you HONEY!!!

            • 1 vote
            #44
             - Tina Salmieri
             - 1:10 pm EST on Thu Jan 27, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            In a new york minute. dogs before a man anytime. i lost my 49 yr old husband to alzheimers, our dogs all 11 of them have saved my life.

            • 1 vote
            #45
             - kate-2990930
             - 1:17 pm EST on Thu Jan 27, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            Definitely my CATS!!!

            • 2 votes
            #46
             - Mary Kay-2991090
             - 2:08 pm EST on Thu Jan 27, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            My husband threatens to divorce me, except when I have monies on the way. My dog is always happy to see me and loves me unconditionly.

            • 1 vote
            #47
             - Terri in Utah
             - 3:12 pm EST on Thu Jan 27, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            My pet gives me unconditional love, is happy to see me, and has outlasted more than a few "good" men.

            • 1 vote
            #48
             - Kalei-1920377
             - 10:51 pm EST on Fri Jan 28, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            Unless it was a serious health issue (then my answer would change) no one that truly loved me would ask me to give up my four legged baby.

            • 2 votes
            #49
             - Maxine Fick
             - 11:13 am EST on Tue Feb 1, 2011
            My pet, he has never let me down

            Definitely my cat. She's happy enough just sleeping on my lap.

            • 2 votes
            #50
             - Engine of Ruin
             - 8:20 pm EST on Thu Feb 3, 2011
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            Money woes a factor in pet care

            Seeded on Wed Jun 9, 2010 5:25 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

            When a vet told Nancy Gates that her dog Arabella had heart problems, needed surgery and it would cost $500, she had no choice but to put her pet down.

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