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Originally Posted by Britster  
Some of the richest (wealthiest) dog owners that I walk dogs for are the worst whereas the lower income are the best owners they can possibly be.
The wealthiest are often the ones with the most time and money yet they don't do anything with their dogs, they are kept crated/gated away from the family most of the days, etc etc. It makes me sad how they are sometimes there as basically just puppets or wall ornaments for show.
(Not to say all rich people are horrible dog owners and all poor people are great dog owners ... but I am just saying not everything is so black or white).
I would rather see a dog in a loving home with someone who maybe can't afford a $10k surgery and live a fabulous life than on the streets, sitting in a shelter, etc. |
To be honest, I agree with that. People should be given a chance, yeah there should still be laws protecting animals in general but I am saying like you said not everything is black and white...
Like you, I have seen my fair share of horrible rich pet owners who treat animals like trinkets, and objects.... and when they're done with them they're thrown out or left alone and ignored (Fed and all but still ignored).
It's why I have double feelings about shelters and rescues. They're not bad... just... there are people who could potentially be a good owner and yet they are overlooked and seen as bad owners...
There can be good poor pet owners, and bad poor pet owners; just the same with rich and in between.
It's not the money that truly matters; it's what it comes down to.
Like you I'd rather see an animal with a poor owner if it means the dog will live a happy fair life-- even if they can't afford such an expensive surgery. AND Who knows? They may not be able to afford it- but there are things like fund raisers or gofundme and you know-- there are stories of people being funded and their loved ones being fixed.
In reality there are ways to make up for what you lack. As long as you have faith in society eventually something good is bound to happen.
I just think low income families, "certain" disabled individuals, etc who can actually take care of their pets be allowed to it and be helped if possible.
But that's just my two cents. Things should be looked at a case by case basis, not blanketed.... That kind of mentality should be avoided.