Do Oklahomans hate pets? (rental, move, deals)

[StillwaterTownie]

If they show they use the litterbox and it's regularly maintained, cats shouldn't be peeing on the carpet.

[Bass&Catfish2008]

Originally Posted by SDtoOK

Why is it that 75 to 90 percent of the rental houses around OKC say NO PETS in their ads? I've been looking on craigstlist and I have never seen so many ads that are strictly no pets

"Do Oklahomans hate pets?".....



I would put Okies up against ANYONE for our love and care for not only the land, but also the beautiful and wondrous animals that live off of this delightful wilderness.

Silly question, SanDiego. Check that attitude at the stateline or we're going to have to start asking for some serious tax from transplants moving within our borders. Just so you know, Okies detest grumblers. Complaining is antithetical to our history and culture.

[okie1962]

We now slaughter horses, I'm kind of wondering if cats and dogs will be next...

[Rubi3]

Originally Posted by SDtoOK

My thread title does not assume that 75% to 90% of oklahomans hate pets. It says do oklahomans hate pets? It does not state that oklahomans hate pets! It is a question not a statement and it was not meant to be offensive to oklahomans. I have been looking for a house. Good point I will look in the OKC newspaper. I understand animals can destroy a house but I also believe there are a lot of responsible pet owners out there. I've rented 4 nice homes in San Diego and have had my entire deposit returned on every single one. You know what they say 1 person can ruin it for all.

Of course, each and every Oklahoman HATES pets. And Obviously, each and every Californian LOVES pets. No exceptions to either situation. All or nothing at all. Certainly nothing is meant to be offensive to an Oklahoman. Why would anyone be offended by stupidity or even my sarcasm?

[_redbird_]

Originally Posted by SDtoOK

My thread title does not assume that 75% to 90% of oklahomans hate pets. It says do oklahomans hate pets? It does not state that oklahomans hate pets! It is a question not a statement and it was not meant to be offensive to oklahomans.

Then it is a stupid question instead of a stupid statement. Seriously. Learn to word your thread title in an intelligent manner that reflects your question.

Your question is on rentals. How about, "Why is it so hard to find a rental that accepts pets in OK?"

[SDtoOK]

I realize that the choice for the title was poorly worded. In fact I would like to change the title but I do not know how to. When I started the thread I was super tired and didn't think about the fact that it might come across as rude or offensive, to tell the truth I just wanted people to look at the post and respond. I'm admitting it was and is a stupid title.

To anyone who was offended I apologize I agree with one of the other recent posts that I should have said something along the lines of "I am having a hard time finding a rental that is pet friendly, any suggestions."

This thread is really of no help to anyone at this point, is there any way to delete it?

[Goodpasture]

Landlord Insurance will not cover any property where the tenant has a German Shepherd, Chow, Rott, Pit Bull or Doberman. That is just a fact of life. Easier to not allow pets. Too bad we cannot ban kids as well.

[rockyinyourradio]

Well, this may be throwing a rock in this beehive.. slightly off topic but still related and I think should have more attention.. I've been to all 50 states, traveled extensively throughout most of them. I've definitely noticed a distinct difference in how people treat their pets here in the south (yes, I do consider Oklahoma to be southern!) than elsewhere. In almost all northern states and especially the west coast (Washington state in particular) I very rarely ever saw a dead dog or cat, or strays anywhere. Most everyday here in Oklahoma, and especially in rural areas, I see dead domesticated animals (dogs, cats) at least once or twice, and most of the time they are just left there for weeks or longer... and it's not just Oklahoma, but most southern states. Over the years I've known and talked with countless people.. overall, people here in Oklahoma and across the south just don't have a higher regard for their pets, especially in rural areas.. Now before I'm accused of making a hasty generalization.. I know their are plenty of exceptions, I think overall, there are more people who take excellent care of their pets around here and across the rest of the south too, but still, it just seems there is more mistreatment and abuse of animals here than up north.. I think progress is being made though in bringing attention to this, such as more no kill shelters and dog and cat rescues. Anyway.. this is strictly what I've observed.

[aquietpath]

Originally Posted by rockyinyourradio

Well, this may be throwing a rock in this beehive.. slightly off topic but still related and I think should have more attention.. I've been to all 50 states, traveled extensively throughout most of them. I've definitely noticed a distinct difference in how people treat their pets here in the south (yes, I do consider Oklahoma to be southern!) than elsewhere. In almost all northern states and especially the west coast (Washington state in particular) I very rarely ever saw a dead dog or cat, or strays anywhere. Most everyday here in Oklahoma, and especially in rural areas, I see dead domesticated animals (dogs, cats) at least once or twice, and most of the time they are just left there for weeks or longer... and it's not just Oklahoma, but most southern states. Over the years I've known and talked with countless people.. overall, people here in Oklahoma and across the south just don't have a higher regard for their pets, especially in rural areas.. Now before I'm accused of making a hasty generalization.. I know their are plenty of exceptions, I think overall, there are more people who take excellent care of their pets around here and across the rest of the south too, but still, it just seems there is more mistreatment and abuse of animals here than up north.. I think progress is being made though in bringing attention to this, such as more no kill shelters and dog and cat rescues. Anyway.. this is strictly what I've observed.

Yes, I agree. The majority of southerners won't let their pets indoors unless they are toy breeds. Too many won't spay/neuter their animals. That being said, I have never found it difficult to find a rent that allowed pets down south. In the northeast, it was nearly impossible.

[Rubi3]

Originally Posted by rockyinyourradio

Well, this may be throwing a rock in this beehive.. slightly off topic but still related and I think should have more attention.. I've been to all 50 states, traveled extensively throughout most of them. I've definitely noticed a distinct difference in how people treat their pets here in the south (yes, I do consider Oklahoma to be southern!) than elsewhere. In almost all northern states and especially the west coast (Washington state in particular) I very rarely ever saw a dead dog or cat, or strays anywhere. Most everyday here in Oklahoma, and especially in rural areas, I see dead domesticated animals (dogs, cats) at least once or twice, and most of the time they are just left there for weeks or longer... and it's not just Oklahoma, but most southern states. Over the years I've known and talked with countless people.. overall, people here in Oklahoma and across the south just don't have a higher regard for their pets, especially in rural areas.. Now before I'm accused of making a hasty generalization.. I know their are plenty of exceptions, I think overall, there are more people who take excellent care of their pets around here and across the rest of the south too, but still, it just seems there is more mistreatment and abuse of animals here than up north.. I think progress is being made though in bringing attention to this, such as more no kill shelters and dog and cat rescues. Anyway.. this is strictly what I've observed.

Not sure why you think it matters that you consider Oklahoma the south. Another ignorant person might insist Pennsylvania is part of New England, which doesn't make it so. I've not been in every state, but, many and I've never seen anyone scraping up a dead dog or cat. There are people in Oklahoma who have jobs to do that and I'm not one of them. How many exactly have YOU observed, picking up dead cats or dogs?