I try not to get on my "soapbox", and I also try to keep in mind the best interest of the dog. And, if someone truly wants to rehome, I would rather be helpful and give them advice than beat them down over it.
But, on the other hand it is hard to see people bringing living creatures into their lives and dismissing them over size, color, potty training, ect.
What happened to responsibility prior to purchasing an animal? Doing the research to find out of this breed is for them and really thinking good and hard about what the next 15+ years of their life will be like with this animal?
Yes, yorkies are adorable and so fun to dress up, shop with, ooh and aah over.. but they are living beings that need exercise, training, love, and most of all acceptance of their unique personalities.
I know we all know this, but it is hard to not become annoyed with people that are rehoming for their own selfishness. I do know that I can get snippy over it, because there are so many un loved, un wanted dogs that die in shelters and people are rehoming over silly reasons, i.e. he's too big too fit in my purse *rolls eyes*.
But, at the end of the day I'd rather see a dog in a home that CHERISHES them, so I try to help where I can... |