I hope I never have to be in that position but one never knows. I would exhaust all options, cheaper food, cutting back on everything for myself that I could etc, but if that was not enough I would find the next best possible home for them. Having 4 and getting older I worry sometimes what would happen if? Volunteering at a shelter I hear all sorts of reasons and you can tell the ones that are truly heartbroken that they are having to give up their beloved pet, then there are the ones that just say, they are having accidents, not using the litter box, etc and don't want to be bothered anymore. Most times after they are given good vet care the issues go away and they go on to find a great home. The big problem as I see it is that many people just don't take it as a life time commitment. We had a 6 month old female boxer puppy come in last week while I was there. The husband, wife and little girl came in. The little girl (about 4-5) screamed around the whole time and was truly annoying, the puppy was well behaved. The wife wanted him to get rid of the puppy and the man was having a hard time leaving the puppy. Personally I would have left the kid. LOL Having taken in Nikki when his owner had a stroke and has since passed, I do see that they can adapt to a new family. Nikki is attached to me as he was his previous owner. I also think it depends a lot on the pet and the new family. To take on a rehomed animal you have to go into it knowing their could be major adjustments. If you don't then there is the possibility the poor baby will have to yet again be rehomed. |