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Originally Posted by Teresiana  There are quite a few older dogs listed. But isn't that pretty typical? People get married, have a baby, move...and decide they don't have time anymore for their once-upon-a-time best friend. Or they get sick of their puppy when said puppy grows up  It's so sad. I always get teary-eyed when I look through the rescue listings, or Petfinder. It makes me realize how much I take for granted. I only hope that all of those pups find a home as loving as the one you've made for sweet Tuppance. |
I was at the groomer's the other day and this lady had the sweetest little Yorkie and said he was a rescue. I was so surprised! She said they surrendered him when he was only a year old because she got married and every time he would get out of his crate he would pee in the husband's shoes and poop in the bed. I was under the impression he was left in the crate A LOT -- he wasn't supposed to be crated there, so he just ran around being silly.
I feel bad for all these babies ... I wish I could afford to take care of another, but I am afraid make the commitment because of the lack of steady income I have right now. At least I'm honest! Nilla lives a pretty nice lifestyle -- I feed her good quality food and treats, she has tons of toys, I'm a lot of times getting her new harnesses and accessories, she stays on preventative medication monthly, she gets lots of love, ... but the thought of extra vet bills is scary.
Sometimes I don't know what the lesser of two evils is here ... I don't like the thought of the fur babies being put to sleep, but I would hate to feel neglectful if I adopted one and they had an issue that I couldn't afford to get straightened out at the vet's (expensive stuff -- at least our vet is!) office.
Everything is so expensive, and the economy still =
. Hoping for things to improve!
I hope all these cuties get new furever homes out West!
