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I agree, in all the years i been breeding silkies, I only had one dog come back , and it was because they had a baby and the young couple was very honest they called me and told me that they could not longer give KK the attention he needed because they had a baby, since I have an open door no questions asked policy I RAN and got my dog he was only 2 at the time, he was a bit neglected but since he was an only dog his weight was good, he was not up to date with vaccines, no grooming, his nails were very long, etc.. I brought him home and took care of him for 3 months and was able to place him without any problems, a retired couple took him in and now he is the prince of the home... hugs, |
That is so sad. I can not imagine doing that to any animal :( Good thing she found you! |
Joanne, if there's not a special place in Heaven for people like you, there should be. |
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I have worked in a large family medicine department for many years. I have had to see how human babies and children are neglected and abused on a daily basis. It's a problem that effects all income levels not just low income homes. When so many human beings cannot, or I should say will not, give proper care to their own children it is a lost cause to imagine that they are going to care for an animal. I have to say I have lost the hope I once held out for this country. We now have a couple of generations that have grown up without any moral or spiritual teaching or discipline. The selfishness of the people of our society is so strong and deep seated I don't know if it can be turned around. I realize that there are still good people around, like the people on YT, but they seem to be diminishing at such a fast rate. Yes, to re-home a dog is a very good thing in such cases. It makes me very sad to say that there are way too many human kids that will never get such a chance. |
Uh, this is so sad. I personally can't see any reason for ever neglecting my dog. |
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I agree with all of the above. I think it's a good idea to convince friends who are a little ignorant of dogs to not get a dog. OR to adopt an adult yorkie (or other dog breed) from a shelter or rescue instead of purchasing a 12 week old puppy.. My little yorkie mix is always getting attention. People will stop in their cars and ask what breed, where can they get one, how much etc. I tell them that he is a handful and a lot of work: scooping poop, potty training, chewing, whining, training in general, costs of vet etc... people don't realize the costs and attention these little guys really need (especially Puppies!!!). After explaining this to them I explain that a rescue dog can be a lot easier and cheaper. I try to divert them from getting a puppy unless they are VERY knowledgeable about dogs or had experience with them. So please let all your friends and acquaintances know to adopt an adult! |
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so very glad she found her way to you. I bet she will live out her days a very pampered pooch. However I don't think this had anything to do with the baby, people that let it get to the point that the dog is not fed, would do this regardless if they had a newborn or not, it's just their nature not to care for a dog. It's sad but sometimes the idea of a dog is much better than the reality, I can only pray that in those situations the dog is given away sooner than later. |
I agree that they did the right thing by rehoming their pup. At least they didn't dump her somewhere, which you hear of. :eek: |
I couldn't agree more with your original post. I also think that under different circumstances it is okay to re-home because of a baby. I have a 2lb little 12 year old peanut that I took in at 10 years old because she was scared to death of the baby-toddler. She had no kind of life and was getting hurt at home because of the child. Her parents did the most selfless loving thing and surrendered her to rescue and allowed them to place her in the perfect home. I love them for letting me love her during her golden years. |
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