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 Bugging out with pets
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02/18/12 04:29 PM
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44Fred
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Maybe this has been covered before, but if not here we go.
We have an 11 year old Miniature Schnauzer that is a great dog for us. Doesn't shed, is a great ratter and watch dog. She is also very sweet and would not last in extreme temperatures in the wild with us for very long. She is part of our family and will be missed when she is gone. We love this dog.
Most don't like to think or talk about this so I'll start.
What would you do if you had to bug out? Humanly kill your pets? Take with you?
Let loose?
I know this depends on your own situation and type of pet you have. The wife and I have already discussed this and would humanly kill our Sadie. It pains me to even think about this but you must be prepared.
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Re: Bugging out with pets
[Re: 44Fred]
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02/18/12 04:39 PM
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MonkeyBomb
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In the event that we had to leave home the dogs would go with us. The shepherds can carry their own food and are very useful. From providing protection, companionship, warmth and a sense of whats normal.
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Re: Bugging out with pets
[Re: 44Fred]
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02/19/12 01:09 AM
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Sar5
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Maybe this has been covered before, but if not here we go.
We have an 11 year old Miniature Schnauzer that is a great dog for us. Doesn't shed, is a great ratter and watch dog. She is also very sweet and would not last in extreme temperatures in the wild with us for very long. She is part of our family and will be missed when she is gone. We love this dog.
Most don't like to think or talk about this so I'll start.
What would you do if you had to bug out? Humanly kill your pets? Take with you?
Let loose?
I know this depends on your own situation and type of pet you have. The wife and I have already discussed this and would humanly kill our Sadie. It pains me to even think about this but you must be prepared. Either take them with you or put em down. Turning them lose makes you feel better, not the animal. You believe they will live s ome fantasy life, join a pack survive but in reality they will probably die suffering. There is a lot of articles on line about this topic and the danger of wild dogs during a disaster. I plan on taking em with, but I prepared for this and have no intention of going to a refugee camp such as during where animals are not allowed. Good luck.
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Re: Bugging out with pets
[Re: Sar5]
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02/19/12 01:45 AM
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WinterWolf
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i view the animals i care for as friends/family, and i'd do whatever it takes to protect them, even if it costs me.
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Re: Bugging out with pets
[Re: WinterWolf]
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02/19/12 03:40 AM
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Haha, saw the title and it brought back the following: "You know you're a prepper when.... you have an emergency food source for your pets, and you see your pets as an emergency food source." Sorry, just had to add that, carry on <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Bugging out with pets
[Re: damon]
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02/19/12 11:54 AM
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SkunkHunter
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Our Penny (Jack Russell) is 14. We WOULD take her with us, as she IS our child. Hopefully we could keep her going with us but if she "Got down" I wouldn't have any choice. I couldn't stand to see her suffer.
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Re: Bugging out with pets
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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02/19/12 12:10 PM
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Ishikawa
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My wife would grab our dog and leave me behind to rot in the nuclear wasteland.
Point is, the dog carries more value than I do.
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The chief cause of unhappiness and failure is trading what you want most in life for what you want at the moment.
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Re: Bugging out with pets
[Re: WinterWolf]
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02/27/12 05:43 PM
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44Fred
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i view the animals i care for as friends/family, and i'd do whatever it takes to protect them, even if it costs me. Not quite sure what you mean, could you please elaborate. How far would you go to protect them? What sacrifices etc, etc. Fred
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Re: Bugging out with pets
[Re: 44Fred]
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02/27/12 10:03 PM
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Andy the Aussie
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It didn't seem to ambiguous to me.
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Re: Bugging out with pets
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02/28/12 05:17 PM
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44Fred
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Where I come from "I'd do whatever it takes to protect them" never would pertain to your pets. Other humans yes, pets never. I hope you mean within reason not knowingly putting your life on the line or taking another life. Try to explain that to your love ones left behind. "My Schnauzer can now take care of my family".
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Re: Bugging out with pets
[Re: 44Fred]
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02/28/12 05:49 PM
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I feel and know in my heart every dog I have ever owned was literally part of my family. I would give the same effort to save my dogs as I would to save my sister. Of course offspring would take precedence, but I would risk my life to save my dog.
I do not believe humans are superior to dogs. Humans are smarter, but that in no way makes them better creatures. It makes us worse in many circumstances.
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Re: Bugging out with pets
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02/28/12 08:40 PM
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44Fred
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Wow, just wow.
I'm looking at this biblical not emotional.
Sorry to here you consider your pets as equals.
God bless, Fred
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