bug
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Miagi "Mia" Sanchez (just 1 of my 5 kids)
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« on: February 18, 2008, 10:50:29 AM » |
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Hello Itchmo and Itchmo readers,
I was just thinking -- we often identify ourselves as "pet parents," "caregivers," "servants" or some other moniker, but never "pet owner." Seeing how we are trying to change the minds of the status quo that sees pets as property, a suggestion to Itchmo -- could you perhaps consider changing the Itchmo news title to something like:
Itchmo: News for Dogs and Cats
Essential news, humor, and product reviews for cats, dogs, and their (caregivers, family, faithful humans, etc. -- something like that).
After all, we humans are charged with their care but are really just along for the ride. What do you all think?
Thanks,
Bug
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dingbat
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« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2008, 10:57:51 AM » |
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What do you all think? Bug Try not to think, makes my head hurt  then I hear these voices db |
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I used to think that anyone doing anything weird was weird. I suddenly realized that anyone doing anything weird wasn't weird at all and it was the people saying they were weird that were weird.
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« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2008, 11:39:06 AM » |
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db- Don't scare the newbies !  Bug- it doesn't really bother me either way. In a way the only protection they sometimes have is our ownership.At least legally.However I don't consider myself their owner,they are my family. |
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dingbat
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« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2008, 11:51:32 AM » |
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db- Don't scare the newbies ! Not scary just a warm and fuzzy vampire bat, that's all db by the way I really don't care how I am referred to as a pet owner, caretaker, goof for having all these animals, or as my cousin said to me one day "what are you [edited] crazy" db  |
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I used to think that anyone doing anything weird was weird. I suddenly realized that anyone doing anything weird wasn't weird at all and it was the people saying they were weird that were weird.
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Poco
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« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2008, 12:36:52 PM » |
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"Owner" is the legal term and I sometimes use that term. But "pet lover" sure applies to the relationships I read about here between members and their pets. (And "Petslave" says it all, too, but we don't want prospective pet parents to know about that!)
There are a lot of pet lovers out there that are not able be responsible for the care of a pet 24/7 but they volunteer with animals or help out neighbors and family. It would be interesting to see how many people that are pet lovers in that category read the Itchmo blog or are members.
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petslave
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« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2008, 01:12:11 PM » |
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I'm kind of old style in still using the term 'pet owner' just because that's what I grew up with & it's kind of ingrained. I haven't taken the time to fully PC myself out of using it.
But I totally understand why people are getting away from the wording since it supports the old regime of 'it's my animal & I can do whatever I want with it'. I think it would sound more positive & up to date if they changed it.
I always liked using 'people or person' as in he's my cat & I'm his person.
(course reality is I actually am their slave)
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dingbat
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« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2008, 01:16:51 PM » |
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course reality is I actually am their slave) In the world of the LGD, we refer to it as ' I am owned by (insert name here)' They actually own us not the other way around. The 'pet' chooses to own you, not the other way. I know that here they are extremely loyal and protective over us, that they have no fear about defending us. That is ownership but not in the way most of society understands. Too bad "pets" are considered personal property,( no different than you car, sofa, lunchbox) maybe the current rash of lawsuits will change all of that and emotional distress can be recovered for their loss. db |
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« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2008, 05:06:42 PM » |
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I don't really get too hung up on words, but changing it to "caregivers" might be okay. I've never even thought about it and generally get tired of everything being so "PC" these days. No offense to you, bug. New ideas are always welcome and your opinion is just as valuable as anyone else's. I personally have just not really given it much thought. It's a decision that I guess really has to be made by Itchmo, though.
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« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2008, 05:22:28 PM » |
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Some of the pet food lawsuits are trying to change the legal property definition of pets to something called "special property," a unique
new classification. So maybe changing owners to something else might be in line with that idea.
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dingbat
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« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2008, 06:02:30 PM » |
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new classification. 3cat From what I read they were doing that to be able to recover 'emotional distress' from the loss of their pet. Otherwise they are considered personal property and can only be recovered as to current value. Like you can put a price on an older cat or dog, typically the recovery is under $100 per pet. As special property, they now can recover emotional distress which could be worth substantially more. Don't know what to call ourselves anymore, like I said above, for us its 'dummies that take in animals' db |
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Poco
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« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2008, 06:07:59 PM » |
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Don't know what to call ourselves anymore, like I said above, for us its 'dummies that take in animals'
db Ssshhh! What if someone thinking about taking in a shelter pet sees that? No, we are so smart! |
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kaffe
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« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2008, 06:21:49 PM » |
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uhhhhh.... my head hurts... all I know is that I have a symbiotic relationship with my animal companions... I can't live without them but so far, I have not yet discovered whether they can live without me |
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dingbat
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« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2008, 06:38:30 PM » |
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I have not yet discovered whether they can live without me Grin
Kaffe Oh I am sure my guys could live without us, they would just go out and do their thing. They would miss us but would be quite capable of surviving on their own. LGD's still have basic instinct and can hunt and survive quite well in the wild. Don't believe that we could survive without them though, they keep us alive. db |
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bug
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Miagi "Mia" Sanchez (just 1 of my 5 kids)
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« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2008, 06:39:02 PM » |
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I'm happy to see I've stirred something up (hairball perhaps). Today happens to be the first provincial holiday in February here where I live (Louis Riel Day they called it). So, seeing how I wasn't at work, I had a good slice of Itchmo and it got me thinking, that's all. I'm the last person to spew out PC speak, but I really don't like the idea that our furry family members are seen, in the eyes of the law, as personal property. If I didn't have my cats, I could care less if my house burned down. They are not "things." They are my babies and I protect them the best I can.
Just wanted to see if anyone agreed with me. No offense to Itchmo. I love this place.
Bug
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Trudy
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« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2008, 06:56:23 PM » |
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Db, You hear those voices too? Oh, i'm so glad i'm not alone.
and petslave is what We are alright. They rule the whole house, and the income too.
Let's just not call them whatever PETA does.
They love us unconditionally, but I love them that way too.
That's the one thing for certain We all have in common.
I'm the crazy cay lady, but so what? I have some dogs too. No one calls anyone the crazy dog lady.
Actually, lately i call Myself a Rescuer. And i'm proud of it.
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