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Originally Posted by lillymae  Ladymom posted a good link and I Firmly agree with the read. As far as the price people pay for their puppies and dumping them at shelters after they have paid such prices, Yes it happens every day. Probably more in the months after Christmas because sooooo many people buy puppies as Christmas gifts. I'm sure ladyjane could tell a story or two about puppies and adult dogs who end up in shelters and rescues because the owner simply could not be bothered with cleaning up after them any longer when they soil the carpet because they never took the time to train the animal properly. I have 5 dogs now and 3 are pure bred dogs , all ended up homeless because the owners could not afford their medical needs and/or chose not to house break or train them in any manner. All are wonderful dogs and none deserved to be thrown away like a piece of trash. I also do not believe people should buy "Their Children" of any age a pet. Adding any pet to any family should be a family affair, meaning all should want the animal and all should take part in it's care. I am so sick of hearing parents say " if you don't take care of your dog I'm getting rid of it" or "if you don't clean up after your cat it's going to the pound". Parent's need to be the ones who take the lead & show/teach their children that pets are a very big and important responsibility and they are not toys and they are not disposable. |
I'd just like to add that my Lilly who is a rescue came to rescue and then to me at 13 weeks of age. She was BOUGHT at a pet store for big bucks and then when her family realized the work etc. they dumped her at a shelter. She had barely any hair and was less then two pounds. The shelter contacted our rescue and we took her. I am happy to say that now Lilly is a very happy, beautiful three year old Yorkie. Happy endings with rescues. You give and you get back ten fold.
Elaine