I haven't seen the thread before reading this one, but this seems like a very good suggestion to me.
My feeling is that even if someone has the most superficial, heartless motives behind re-homing their dog, the reality is, they've stated that they aren't able to give the dog the love and attention he deserves. Maybe the owners should be better people, but they've been honest that they aren't. Better that people recognize that they are not up to caring for a dog and find him a good home than stick him in the garage and neglect him, or drop him off at the HS so they are spared the guilt trip.
Of course, not all re-homes are for selfish reasons, I'm just saying even if they ARE, the focus should be on getting the dog into a better situation.
__________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger. |