dont_tase_me_bro_ t1_j24a98f wrote
Reply to comment by konqueror321 in Owning a pet is linked to having better cognitive health in advanced age, study finds by nikan69
That's right, I already can't take care of myself at 38, so I don't know why I would add a pet to the problem. In 10 years I might be a hoarder living in his own feces so why would I add those of a dog?
thruster_fuel69 t1_j24p8mm wrote
What's funny to me is, replace pet with unexpected child, and you've got a new moral policy for parenthood.
smurficus103 t1_j26flqm wrote
This is also true. After struggling financially with one child for so long, we could not opt to have more
Baardhooft t1_j2707zi wrote
It’s a weird one, because I can’t take care of myself either but you bet your ass I did everything for my cats and dogs. Having someone to take care of and look forward to is so amazing. I haven’t owned a pet in years now and those have been my hardest years when it comes to dealing with struggles. Animals are amazing at providing comfort.
dont_tase_me_bro_ t1_j2dhivl wrote
That's true, but at the same time it can be a risky bet.
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Protean_Protein t1_j26m6b7 wrote
Get a copraphagic dog. Problem solved?
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rbz90 t1_j26lfv5 wrote
Can you really not take care of yourself?
dont_tase_me_bro_ t1_j2di8rz wrote
I'm still alive and relatively healthy, so I can to a large extent, but like for many people very simple daily life stuff can be too much sometimes.
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