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Originally Posted by kjcmsw  This wanders off topic a bit...but after reading the posts and the one that referred to rescues saying come in February for the Christmas puppies...I wonder if that's common? I find it hard to believe some would pay $1200 plus for a dog and dump it at a shelter because it's inconvenient (difficult to potty train, not 'exactly' the type of dog they were looking for, things like that); however, I could see someone giving a dog with significant health issues (maybe because they bought from a poor breeder) to a rescue because they couldn't afford the unexpected medical care nor anyone to take it that could afford the care and rather than put the dog down they hope it will find a good home and the proper care.
Secondly, whether to get a puppy at Christmas is a good time I think it depends on your lifestyle. After the initial tearing open of the packages by the kids, Christmas is pretty mellow at our house and I'm sure a lot of people don't overextend themselves during the holidays.
My experience with my Yorkies I would say Yorkies aren't the best pick for a small child and after raising several children I firmly believe in not getting them any animal when they are so young as the animal generally dies when they are teenagers and that being an emotionally rough time anyway for kids, having their beloved pet die just adds to the turmoil. Wait until your child is a bit older and when they lose their beloved pet ( and they will ) they will be old enough to understand the circle of life and death better.
Kendra |
It happens all of the time. Potty training issues, allergies (to a dog with no dander), barking, dog is afraid of the children who have been torturing it, husband does not like, moving and cannot take the dog with them.........oh, the list is endless.
Dogs are disposable to many. It is disgusting and the magnitude of it is just unimaginable.