It is very sad but many people 'dispose' of their animal friend when something happens in life -they are getting divorced...having a baby...moving to a non-animal-friendly apartment...changing jobs....etc etc.
None of those situations would make someone who truly loved their animal companion give them up to anyone. Except possibly in extreme circumstances -to another family member. An animal companion is certainly 'for life' as far as many are concerned.
And yet, daily, animals are surrendered to shelters.
It seems people have no idea what happens to an animal in most shelters. Some people look at the situation through rose-tinted glasses. "They will find him/her a home!" -they think.
It doesn't always work that way. There are hundreds of 'Death Row' dogs and cats every day.
Thank you for what you are doing to help them in your area.
None of those situations would make someone who truly loved their animal companion give them up to anyone. Except possibly in extreme circumstances -to another family member. An animal companion is certainly 'for life' as far as many are concerned.
And yet, daily, animals are surrendered to shelters.
It seems people have no idea what happens to an animal in most shelters. Some people look at the situation through rose-tinted glasses. "They will find him/her a home!" -they think.
It doesn't always work that way. There are hundreds of 'Death Row' dogs and cats every day.
Thank you for what you are doing to help them in your area.
