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jp4m2 · 02-09-2010, 10:22 AM

Cindy, your correct in your statement in that the younger group of people wanting pets will have many changes taking place in their lives which is why they do such a huge percentage of the surrender ......The fact that they tend to be more mobile and they are adding children to their homes may account for several of the 10 reasons for surrendering a pet. The moving, landlord problems and not having time to name a few......

Does this mean that if someone in their twenties comes looking for a pet that in all probability this pet will end up in a shelter??......

The 31% of the dogs being surrendered are coming from friends was also surprising......That may fall into line with the stat that a significant number of pet owners are sadly believing that a pet should have at least one litter.....Now they have to place those pups so friends may feel obligated to take a pet when they may have not been looking.......What a terrible situation......

02-09-2010, 10:22 AM	#189
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	Cindy, your correct in your statement in that the younger group of people wanting pets will have many changes taking place in their lives which is why they do such a huge percentage of the surrender ......The fact that they tend to be more mobile and they are adding children to their homes may account for several of the 10 reasons for surrendering a pet. The moving, landlord problems and not having time to name a few...... Does this mean that if someone in their twenties comes looking for a pet that in all probability this pet will end up in a shelter??...... The 31% of the dogs being surrendered are coming from friends was also surprising......That may fall into line with the stat that a significant number of pet owners are sadly believing that a pet should have at least one litter.....Now they have to place those pups so friends may feel obligated to take a pet when they may have not been looking.......What a terrible situation...... __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too.. Last edited by jp4m2; 02-09-2010 at 10:24 AM.