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So you want a pet. But have you considered all the life changes that come with it? The hair? The all-around mess? The guilt that comes after denying them a bit of your lunch?
Taiwanese dog and cat owner who goes online by the name of John wants everyone to consider whether bringing an animal into their home won't be too much to handle, so they shared a series of illustrations, depicting life before and after pets. After all, taking care of another living being is quite the responsibility.
However, if you're up for it, it can be one of the most rewarding experiences in your life. "All I can think of after work is to go home knowing [my pets are] waiting for me, feels great and sweet," John wrote.
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Teresa Spanics 5 years ago
That is when you know you are now the human staff member to 7 dear sweet kitties 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻
Mian Fahad 5 years ago
having a pet is a beautiful feeling especially having a cute punch faced CAT with charming activities u love every moment with her
Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
I can relate - I have lived with cats for many years. I have shared a bed with two at a time.
The artist said his own experience was the main source of inspiration for the series. "I got used to and kinda like all the life changes that happened to me after I got my pets, and I think other animal people will agree with me on this," John told Bored Panda. "The only 'change' that's hard when it comes to pets is saying goodbye when it's time for them pets to go."
"Unfortunately, the Golden Retriever you see in the pictures has passed away. Now, I have a Taiwanese dog and six cats." John has adopted all of his pets; before joining the artist in his home, they were all homeless.
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Dilly Millandry 5 years ago
I was told 'don't feed them then they won't beg'. Yeah, four dogs on and somehow they haven't got the message 🐶
Christy Smith 5 years ago
Yeah, like we all don't succumb to the puppy eyes and/or cats controlling our brain and give them some of our dinner.
AflyingSquirrel 5 years ago
the tv actually says in chinese:" onions chop chop chop my tears rush rush rush"
Getting a pet is very exciting but -- as UK's veterinary charity The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals points out -- providing everything for a new animal can be overwhelming. To choose the right pet and understand its needs, the organization suggests to think P-E-T-S: place, exercise, time, and spend (with bonus points for additional knowledge.)
Start by considering how much space do you have where the animal could freely run and play. For example, dogs, in particular, need regular access to safe spaces but many cats also enjoy being able to exercise. Even guinea pigs need to go for runs!
Next, think about how active your life is. Can you go on regular walks, actively engage an animal, that sort of thing?
Pets are generally sociable and some especially love their owner's company, so it's also really important that they aren't left alone for long periods of time as they can become lonely, anxious, and distressed. Estimate how much time you could spend with your pet.
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François Carré 5 years ago
I actually leave my luggage open on the bed on purpose, with black clothes on top, so that my black cat can take a nap on it. She loves to camouflage.
Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
Happens to me every time! It was bad enough when I had just Ragamuffin - R.I.P., you sweetie - but when I acquired two, whoa Nellie!
Teresa Spanics 5 years ago
GIGGLE 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻 Those three dear sweet kitties are saying we are also coming, human staff member 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻
Moreover, it's not just the initial cost of getting a pet which you need to consider. Food, equipment, toys, medical treatments, replacing a chewed-up bed – it all adds up significantly over the lifetime of your pet, especially when they age and develop health problems. How much money could you spend on your new companion?
After you sit down and really think about P-E-T-S, you should have an idea of what animal suits you best. Knowing what to expect, all the life changes shouldn't be too difficult!
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Dragonfruit'nrollerskates 5 years ago
You have a good dog I wake up with mine jumping on me and licking my ear.
Dilly Millandry 5 years ago
It's the accidental paw to the lower abdomen exactly where the bladder is that gets me up most mornings!
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postboredom 5 years ago
the best alarm clock you ever had. Wakes you up with licking and barking and love
Curry on... 5 years ago
When I was a kid, my dog used to wake me up for school...even on weekends and summer breaks.
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Maia Metz-Tolliver 5 years ago
yeah... this is how my camera roll looks right now. If you took one look at my phone right now, you would think i was a crazy cat lady
Christy Smith 5 years ago
So what you're saying is that you are, in fact, a crazy cat lady? =^)
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Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
My cat Aida always jumps on my desk when I am on the computer. She has interrupted just one video conference, though.
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Maia Metz-Tolliver 5 years ago
yup... the other day i saw a spider in my bathroom so i threw my cat in there and shut the door for about three minutes...problem solved :)
Dragonfruit'nrollerskates 5 years ago
Sacrifice the kittens to the unholy demons of the fridge, accurate.
Catlady6000 5 years ago
I'm..not sure you realize what's going on here...or is it me?
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Christy Smith 5 years ago
I thought I was the only a*****e that did that with/to my kitties (ie, my bosses)
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Dilly Millandry 5 years ago
One of the flip flops on the floor is missing a piece out the back. Though no self-respecting dog is surely going to be stopped by having to stand on their back paws! In my house they have to be much further out of reach than this!
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Robert Robi Z 5 years ago
If you also have a cat, the more accurate version would be 'every single shoe is on the floor, chewed through, and peed into'.
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Christy Smith 5 years ago
OK, this illustration isn't fair ... look how freaking cute that drawing of the pup is! You'd have to be a monster not to fall for that face.
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Ryan Michaud 5 years ago
They always sleep in the most annoying and dangerous spots, for example my cat Hope, likes to sleep in the middle of the kitchen floor.
Caroline Han 5 years ago
My cat used to sit in front of the keyboard. I think she just wanted to be near me.
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Raine Soo 5 years ago
It's amazing the amount of money I spend on cat food for my two girls. One needs to be on a special urinary diet, and the other is fussy so I need to experiment to find what she likes. So far, I have noticed that kitty number 2 loves food with a touch of cheese or dairy, but is not fond of shrimp. And, it is worth every dollar to keep them happy.
Dilly Millandry 5 years ago
I hope that's special cat friendly cheese and dairy seeing as cats are lactose intolerant.
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Azure Adams 5 years ago
Still more money than having a human kid. Yuck! #petsnotchildren #childfreeforlife
AflyingSquirrel 5 years ago
then we would go extinct and die out. As a child, i am greatly undignified
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Jayne Kyra 5 years ago
When I brought my black cat home, my mum said she had to be gone by the end of the week. That was 16 years ago. Cat sleeps in her bed.
Raine Soo 5 years ago
I love black cats, but I hate the stigma and superstition associated with them. Black cats are not bad luck. They never have been. People's ignorance got in the way.
Patrick O'Harris 5 years ago
The stigma with black cats is so damn old and people still believe it...
NamiKoa 5 years ago
A new additional problem: they're not as easy to photograph, so people showcasing their feline accessories on social media are less likely to get them. I've had the privilege of having four black cats in my life, they were and are all delightful (though two were more on the curmudgeonly side). ;-)
Load More Replies... Laugh or not 5 years ago
I love that the parents changed their mind about black cats. So many of them are mistreated.
WithoutSorrow 5 years ago (edited)
In ancient Egypt I think black cats were considered good luck.
AflyingSquirrel 5 years ago
all cat are good luck and are worshipped in Egypt. Bast, or Bastet is the cat goddess or if you had watched black panther, you should know.
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Monty Is Fiennes 5 years ago
OMG Yeassss We had two cars one was old it was the "dog" car. Bought a brand new car and agreed dogs cant go in that one. Moved. In the new place, dont need two cars, new car now has dog spit inside and out. Bought a fabric shampoo machine....just cant keep up with that spit....
Vicki Perizzolo 5 years ago
back seat, harness & doggie hammock -- do NOT want him going thru the window!!
Amanda Greene 5 years ago
So, so, so very true. Every so often we roll down our windows on the highway to clear out part of the dog hair.
Liz the Wanderer 5 years ago
I live near the beach, a joyful place for my dogs, but my car is a slobbery beach!
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Wyndmere 5 years ago
Yeah, gotta escape their own smell. I suppose in the wild, that was a safety move. Predators could smell them too, so it would be necessary to quickly get as far away as possible. - Run, kitty! Run!!
Load More Replies... Christy Smith 5 years ago
Me. Pickles literally waits @ the door when he hears me cleaning the litter box, apparently it's imperative that he always gets to take the 1st poop or pee of the morning. He also likes to jump on the other two when they're trying to use the litter box
Cathy Carey 5 years ago
The problem with most of these is that they got too many pets. You don't need more than two really right, so they can keep each other company while you are away.
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Myxomatosis 5 years ago
Why does she look SO miserable? I LOVE buying food and stuffs for my one doggo and cat.
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Christy Smith 5 years ago
A cat here would be more accurate seeing how cats LOVE to throw s**t into the floor, esp if you dare not to respond to direct orders of them asking for treats and me not moving at the apparent allowable pace.
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Dilly Millandry 5 years ago
Bottle knocked over by kitty under the unit and plate with missing food...
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We Were On A Break! 5 years ago
This is clearly wrong, the glasses on the table should be knocked off the table on the "after" image. Just sayin
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Dragonfruit'nrollerskates 5 years ago
My dog rests his head on my knee and sniffs as though he was crying.
Anne 5 years ago
oh is that the translation? thank you! Makes sense.. I also do that.. I don't want too much salt for my dog
Load More Replies... Cathy Carey 5 years ago
Simple training can avoid this. Remember it only takes feeding from your plate once to cause a long lasting problem.
Mónica Elisabeth Sacco 5 years ago
My Italian dad used to feed our Cocker Spaniel with his home-made spaghetti -and-polpettine, and of course, our doggo eated up anything that came from over the table. Dad used to call him his Cocker Napolitano!
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Andrew McFarlane 5 years ago
Just be very careful to unplug any cables using mains electricity whenever you're out of the house, or even the room!...
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postboredom 5 years ago
worth all the food you ever had for the bestest companion in the world!
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Laugh or not 5 years ago
My cat used to claw at the vent until it fell off. Now I leave the door open - I leave alone with her.
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What do you think ?
We Were On A Break! 5 years ago
I'd say overall - the "after" is much much worth it! Also the art was great!
Wyndmere 5 years ago
You've really nailed the changes pets bring to our lives. So much love, joy, and cuteness is worth all the rest. Pretty similar to raising kids, only pets are eternal 2 year olds; they have a mind and will of their own, they need constant supervision, they aren't verbal in our language, but they sure know how to make themselves understood - especially when saying "no" to what we tell them to do.
Lady Red Peony 5 years ago
The style is pleasant and there is some accuracy to it, but most of these pets seem poorly trained.
We Were On A Break! 5 years ago
I'd say overall - the "after" is much much worth it! Also the art was great!
Wyndmere 5 years ago
You've really nailed the changes pets bring to our lives. So much love, joy, and cuteness is worth all the rest. Pretty similar to raising kids, only pets are eternal 2 year olds; they have a mind and will of their own, they need constant supervision, they aren't verbal in our language, but they sure know how to make themselves understood - especially when saying "no" to what we tell them to do.
Lady Red Peony 5 years ago
The style is pleasant and there is some accuracy to it, but most of these pets seem poorly trained.
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