Did you know that only 1 out of 7 dogs will live in the same home for its entire life?
It is just one more reason to shut down the puppy mills and adopt rescues.
I had read this figure once, but couldn't remember it exactly, so I went searching for it.
I adopted my yorkies when they were 2 -- so I am their second & forever home.
One more reason to find a responsible breeder who pre-screens buyers
Consider that out of every litter of 7 puppies, 5 of them will have 3 different homes by the time they are 2 years old. Only 1 out of 7 will live in the same home for its entire life. An older dog will fare even more poorly.
We must commit to keeping dogs inside our homes for their entire - perhaps up to 20-year lives - or else not acquire them at all.
I know I'm talking to the choir here -- but we all need to continue to spread the word to those who do not know.
One problem I had with Oprah's show yesterday was it said go to the rescues, well so many people even go to the rescue & then end up dumping the dog or cat again
