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Originally Posted by Britster  I still don't think it's a terrible thing. Worry more about the dogs living on the streets fending for themselves, or all the dogs scheduled to be put to sleep every day for no reason at all other than lack of room, or dogs being starved, abused and kept on chains all their lives. I'm not going to fret about a dog who has a warm place to go every night, gets plenty of attention and love , fed, etc especially considering they didn't just BUY her for that purpose. They found her roaming the streets.
I think I would be more concerned if they went and bought a puppy from a store or something FOR that specific purpose, but it sounds like they're just doing this dog a favor really. I simply don't see the harm. |
I see your point. And for the right dog this can be paradise. I see lots of street dogs that go from home to home where they know they can get a meal, an ear scratch, and a bed to sleep in. Then they're off to visit their other family. I see this a lot near my office. For the right, people friendly dog, this might work out. However, I do think the people involved have to have the right mentality. If they see this pup as nothing more than an object, then yes this is a total disaster. How many times have you checked out a library book or a DVD only to find it is damaged? BUT, if the pup is seen like a community dog, it will be taken care of. How many schools or companies have a mascot? Doesn't Yale parade handsome Dan around at events etc?