Saying you need to provide all the space and needs for a pet for them to be happy and healthy is not a classist statement.
Sure, not everyone has the space for a C&C cage for a guinea pig, or can afford one of those super tall ferret cages with levels for rats, but at that point you need to rehome your animal to someone who does have the space and money for that. It is selfish to keep your pet in bad conditions because youve decided that pet is for your mental health. I would honestly put neglecting animals under BAD COPING SKILLS at that point. Do your research and find a pet you can afford all the needs for and stop being selfish.
There is no excuse to keep an animal under subpar conditions. (Well I mean as long as you have control over that animals care and not a stubborn parrent who wont listen that is).
I am beyond tired of reading comments like “not everyone has the space or money” in responce to care sheets and posts educating about the correct environments for commonly neglected pets.
pets are a luxury, not a necessity.











