I don't understand how anyone could let their pets go... I was actually asked a few days ago if I was "thinking of giving Oliver back to the rescue or pound" because I was expressing concern about his fear of men not seeming to get better as fast as I had hoped... I was STUNNED that someone would even ask me! No, I did not know he had a fear of men when I adopted him, but that doesn't change a darn thing! I made a life long commitment and I will see it through. I love him more than words can say, how could I give him up for his flaws - he still loves me, despite my MANY flaws.
If you're not in it for the long haul no matter what, don't get the dog in the first place! Get a hamster. Far less work and far smaller commitment. Everyone gets caught up in the "cuteness" and forgets about the work and money it takes to successfully raise a dog. I'm actually taking both dogs over the my aunts house to help her convince my cousin NOT to get a dog... I give up a lot of my life to stay home with these 2... I work 40 hours a week and so when I am home, I'm home to be with them, I'm not out with friends doing stuff unless they can come too (and usually, they can't!).
Too many people in this world seem to think it's ok to treat a living being like it's nothing... no wonder we have dogs who are afraid of people.. it's not their fault.. it's ours....
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