I don't think the pet overpopulation can be blamed on the government of all things.
If people wouldn't buy from petstores and bybs then they would stop breeding since they were not able to get rid of the pups. Almost any type of dog can be found in a shelter or rescue. People need to spay and neuter ALL their animals before they reach the first heat cycle.
I have volunteered at a shelter since I was 18 and the things i have seen are horrific. I can't imagine how the people that actually have to euthanize the animals deal with, i know I couldn't but sadly until overpopulation is under control its a job that will have to be done.
Since i was young we have owned a purebred Bichon, purebred lab, pit bull mix, purebred golden, chi/yorkie mix, and yorkie/poodle mix. ALL were either adopted from a rescue, shelter, or came to us as strays and many of them we got when they were still young puppies. so the myth that the only dogs that are in shelters are old, mixed breed, or has problems is completely wrong. |