Originally Posted by newfiesmum

Some years ago I read an agony column letter from someone who had given up her 18 month old son for adoption because her new boyfriend didn't like him.

I am never sure whether those letters are made up, but with people like that, there is not much hope for animals is there?

Perhaps the main reason is that society would condemn someone who got rid of their kid, but it is acceptable in most circles with pets.

From what you see there are many people who should never had had animals, but then there are an equal amount who should never had had kids.

Originally Posted by MoggyBaby

Oh it happens alright. I was put into a kids home when I was 8yrs old and then, after 6 months, sent off to boarding school for 3 years. I grew up thinking that I must have been a really horrible, bad child for this to happen to me.

Only to find out 18 mths ago, that my mum's then boyfriend hadn't wanted me around.......

Interestingly though, she has always totally adored her pets......