Gdetrailer wrote:
Tortiemctortiepants wrote:
Pet situation... I know that the practical and probably much more sensible option would be to rehome at least some of the pets, but they are my family and my responsibility and I just have a hard time with that. The bunny may be able to go back to his original home, as I’m just looking after him as a favor. Otherwise, though, I’m pretty committed. I moved from WA to VA with 2 dogs, 4 birds, and a snake in a Subaru Outback Sport :D One of the dogs, 2 of the birds, and the snake are still with me. The others have passed away of old age in the meantime. The birds are actually awesome travelers... they just hang out in their travel cage and enjoy listening to music with the windows rolled down and the wind blowing through their feathers... :)
Animals are animals, not friends or family, they are a "hobby" sort of like RVing, they are a commitment that takes considerable time and effort for you to maintain. They don't take care of you, they don't fix your meals, they don't take you to the movies, to the mall, to dinner out.
Re-homing will allow you more time and energy to make your trip, get settled into your new place and get the lay of the land.
You will be surprised at just how much work and stress can be involved with driving and setting up a RV even without all the extra animals.
I am not against animals, just a bit more practical.. Grew up with Sisters that got fish, then got ponies, then that turned into horses, rabbits, chickens, cats, dogs, mice and much, much more.. They can't go anywhere without having to find folks willing to take on those chores or dragging a few around with them.
Make your trip easy and more memorable with less luggage to take with you.
Well you are something,and practical is not the word I am thinking.
Obviously you have never had pets. or if you did, you did not deserve them.
When a person brings an animal into their home, they become responsible for that life forever.
Animals are not inanimate objects to be bandied about like dirty linen.
While maybe not practical,(the definition having a non food animal), a home with pets is a much friendlier trustworthy place.
I also agree with the van and trailer. Used Sprintes are quite reasonable.
