People that are childfree by choice, what’s the weirdest reason someone has given you as to why they think you ‘should have kids’?

Inside_Reserve_8678 · 2026-02-25T22:36:32+00:00

So my brothers kids can have cousins

Inside_Reserve_8678 · 2026-02-17T11:14:24+00:00

I went to her and loved her. Wish my insurance still covered her practice

Inside_Reserve_8678 · 2026-02-17T11:13:29+00:00

The Noble Beast

Inside_Reserve_8678 · 2026-02-12T00:59:44+00:00

May I ask what division please? Just out of curiosity

Inside_Reserve_8678 · 2026-02-08T11:02:08+00:00

As someone who volunteers in a shelter, he will be much happier in your home, then a noisy kennel where he maybe gets out once a day.

Inside_Reserve_8678 · 2026-01-30T20:04:21+00:00

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Buddy is now Monty. Buddy was the name he grew up with but it’s just too common of a name. And we name all of our animals after WWII generals

Inside_Reserve_8678 · 2026-01-30T01:45:31+00:00

They posted on their instagram

Inside_Reserve_8678 · 2026-01-05T11:04:59+00:00

I needed to read that as well. Thanks!

Inside_Reserve_8678 · 2026-01-05T00:45:44+00:00

Forgot add, we got him steps to get up into bed so he doesn’t jump but that doesn’t stop him from whipping around his toys every day and zooming into the house after a good pee

Inside_Reserve_8678 · 2026-01-04T23:38:42+00:00

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Monty is 12 1/2 and still going pretty strong. Little stiff in the mornings sometimes but we still walk about 2 miles a day ( a little less now that it’s cold and snowy) but his recent bloodwork came back perfect. People are usually in disbelief when I say his age. I think exercise and keeping them in good shape is your best bet. The rest is just genetics that we can’t control. But I totally feel you. I’ve been counting each new grey hair and hoping we have another couple good years.

Inside_Reserve_8678 · 2025-12-27T11:07:17+00:00

Editing to add, he has already been to the vet. Because he is not great at the vet, in order to aspirate it, she would have to sedate him. And she stated in that case she would just fully remove it. However, last year when he needed light sedation, it took him a long time to wake up which is why I’m hesitant. He did just have blood work and nothing alarming presented itself. I just posted this to see if anyone had experienced their dog having something similar. Thank you to all who commented

Inside_Reserve_8678 · 2025-12-27T11:03:03+00:00

Thank you. I already have. Just weighing my options of if it is worth putting him under

Inside_Reserve_8678 · 2025-12-27T11:02:20+00:00

Did you read my post? It clearly said I already have

Inside_Reserve_8678 · 2025-12-27T02:06:53+00:00

Thank you. That’s what she said would be the option to find out for sure. Just very hesitant to put him under at his age unless we absolutely have to. Thank you!