I can't understand why a Pet owner

[janette]

would turn their pet over to a city shelter. With so many rescue groups that do not kill animals and will even provide medical assistance.

I have a bad habit of looking at the animals available for adoption at our city shelter. A bad habit because I really shouldn't get another dog! There is a Bassett Hound there today that was an owner release. Says he was too active, how active can a 6yo Bassett be I can tell sometimes that the workers at the shelter don't a good opinion of why people turn in their pets. They have a way of wording their notes to convey the message

My SIL & her DH are active in the Bassett Rescue groups and I've given them a call. I'm sure they'll make sure he is either adopted or rescued from the shelter before his days are up. Too bad they can't all be rescued.

 

[lisajl]

I can't understand it either.

My fave is, " I am moving"....what, they don't accept pets in your new state?

Lisajl

 

[Disney Doll]

I know what you mean. My friend got a beautiful Lab/Shepherd mix from the pound. They found her tied to the fence one morning when they got there. Can you imagine driving away and leaving your pet tied to the fence at the dog pound???? I guess it's better than just taking it somewhere and letting it loose to maybe get killed, but still...

 

[catsrule]

I don't know how anyone can give up their fur babies. You get soooo attached to them. They all need lovins'.

 

[Grog]

I cant' even begin to imagine giving up my Cats. Some people just shouldn't be allowed to be pet owners at all.

 

[MikeSquared]

Our cats, Hercules and Xena, are like our chirldren. I just don't understand how anyone can give up a loving part of their family.

 

[EltonJohn]

Originally posted by janette
would turn their pet over to a city shelter. With so many rescue groups that do not kill animals and will even provide medical assistance.

"No-kill" shelters can be negative too. I'd rather see an animal put to sleep than to have them become anti-social and a detriment to society. Socialization is extremely important, not just for puppies, but for older dogs at a shelter as well.

There are far too many dogs (and cats), and some of them must be euthanized. I volunteered at an animal shelter for a semester, and I know this to be true.

I have a bad habit of looking at the animals available for adoption at our city shelter. A bad habit because I really shouldn't get another dog! There is a Bassett Hound there today that was an owner release. Says he was too active, how active can a 6yo Bassett be

Well, Bassett Hounds are just that-they are hounds, and, despite what they look like, they are active. They also put on weight and need to be exercised frequently. Obviously the owner could not handle the responsibility, and did the right thing by giving the dog up.

My SIL & her DH are active in the Bassett Rescue groups and I've given them a call. I'm sure they'll make sure he is either adopted or rescued from the shelter before his days are up. Too bad they can't all be rescued. [/B]

The owner probably did not know there are breed rescue groups that sometimes can take dogs, or she could have been turned away from a breed rescue group because they were full. Who knows?

I wouldn't judge owners too harshly without knowing all of the solid facts.

Pax

 

[EltonJohn]

Originally posted by Grog
Some people just shouldn't be allowed to be pet owners at all.

I wouldn't go that far. The problem is that some people are not responsible enough or suited to own a certain breed or pet. For instance, I love Jack Russell terriers, but I'm not about to go out and get one. Why? Because I'm going to be in school this fall-it would not be fair to this very active breed to leave him in a flat while I'm in classes all day.

My brother, a dog person all his life, suddenly got three cats several years ago. Why? Because he did not have the time for a dog, and cats are much more independent than dogs are. Cats are much better suited to his lifestyle.

The key is to research many different types of pets and breeds, and then make your decision that best suits the animal involved. The sad fact is that many people do not do this, and end up getting a pet that is ill-suited to them or thier lifestyle (i.e. a gardener gets a terrier, a workaholic gets a Labrador, a first-time dog owner gets a Rottweiler, etc.). Education and knowledge, as always, is the key. Part of the solution of this problem is educating the masses.

Diane

 

[LuvTigger]

I just wanted to say that here in Hawaii, with the large number of servicemen and women, there has been an increase in the number of pets being turned in because these people cannot find people who are willing or can look after their pets for an indefinite period of time. It's really sad.

Also, Hawaii has a quarantine law (1-4 months), so anyone moving to Hawaii has to endure that (although they're trying to change that to make it shorter, or no quarantine at all).

 

[helenabear]

That is something I don't understand either. My furbabies are my children and even though they do things that annoy me on occasion, there is no way I could just "give them up" not knowing if they'd find a good home or not or even if they'd be killed

 

[lisajl]

"My furbabies are my children and even though they do things that annoy me on occasion, there is no way I could just "give them up" not knowing if they'd find a good home or not or even if they'd be killed"


Elaine....that is the difference between someone who has a pet, and someone that loves their pets.

Lisa