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(Not Really An) Animal Lover

I know I am not going to make myself very popular by admitting this, but I am not a big animal lover. Sure, I like animals alright-they can be fun and cute and all those things. Yet, to be honest, I don't really care about them one way or the other.

We went to the zoo the other day and I enjoyed it. It was fun watching all the animals. They were fun to watch and they also made me hungry.

Yes, I really did just say that the animals in the zoo made me hungry. Well, the fish did anyway. Those fish in the big aquarium looked a lot yummier than the ones I see at the fish market.



Now before you judge me, let me just tell you that apparently the people at the zoo feel the same way about their fish. They had this big sign that said that fish were not only fun to watch, but also really great to eat. Seriously. The sign even showed a picture of some fish sticks (like that qualifies as fish! I think it's the same as talking about chicken nuggets when discussing chicken).

Where am I going with this? Oh yeah, so I like eating fish or any kind of meat for that matter. I love vegetarian food too, I have just never been very compelled to give up meat, for the simple reason that I honesty do not care about eating animals.

I also do not mind vegetarians or vegans. To each their own. Just do not try to “convert” me while I am trying to enjoy a nice steak. That’s mean, or just plain annoying.



Maybe I don’t care about eating animals because I do not have any pets. Actually, I think it is more likely I do not have any pets because I don’t really care about animals.

Cats-just like kids-are only fun when they are someone else’s. You can pat them and cuddle them and play with them, then when they start to bore you, you get to leave. You get to go home to your hair-free apartment. Don’t even get me started on dogs.

The thing is, I'm just a really careless person. So there you go-please don't hate me.

posted on Mar 23, 2008 7:01 AM ()

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I think it's fine that you don't like animals. I totally agree to each their own!
I don't try to shove it down people's throats, but there are times I hafta rant about animal treatment because to me, I think they think and feel just like we do and deserve some respect.
But I digress...
I think it's cool that you speak your mind so freely.
comment by kristilyn3 on Apr 6, 2008 6:06 PM ()
I can sure identify with this, having been there and done that with the animals (by the way we did like the Zoo in Bandung). As soon as all the kids left home to college, etc., out to new homes went all the cats, dogs and even fish. Enough putting in food and cleaning up the inevitable results! I agree and gladly pat and remark on other peoples pets - what is her name?, beautiful animal etc. - smiling inside all the time that I don't have to take care of it.Cheers
PS nice new picture. PPS favorite animal in Bandung was ayam bakar
comment by baseeker on Mar 26, 2008 11:45 AM ()
I'm with you, but don't tell anybody!
comment by solitaire on Mar 25, 2008 6:16 AM ()
I don't think there are any laws against not being an animal lover. As for the vegetarian thing, I completely agree, people shouldn't shove it down others' throats. But the one thing I can't stand is that any time I eat out with relatives or friends someone *always* feels compelled to point out the fact that I don't eat meat. I never make an issue of it, and it drives me nuts that everyone else does. It's kind of embarrassing...
comment by mellowdee on Mar 24, 2008 3:52 PM ()
comment by strider333 on Mar 23, 2008 10:01 PM ()
Animals are much nicer than people, at least mine are. They appreciate every kind gesture and show it by being a faithful, loving companion. It's ok if you don't especially like animals, there are people who can't stand children. We don't hate you because you don't care for animals; please don't hate us because we love them.
comment by gapeach on Mar 23, 2008 4:41 PM ()
Your feelings are valid and you needn't feel ashamed. I was that way prior to meeting my wife who has, over the years, essentially forced me to become an animal person. We now have two dogs and six cats and they are all a royal pain in the butt but still valued members of our family. When I see how some other people mistreat animals, I now feel compelled to provide those that I can with a positive, secure life. Plus, we just spent $5,800 for back surgery for our dachshund! He had a ruptured disc and was really suffering; when we got the poor little guy home, I could literally see the gratitude in his eyes.
comment by looserobes on Mar 23, 2008 8:32 AM ()

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