Pedigree Dogs Also Being Abandoned
Apparently, this has nothing to do with the recent television coverage over pedigree dogs, but more to do with the credit crunch. People are abandoning their pedigree dogs, dogs who have lived with them for years, in rescue shelters and dog homes because they say they can’t afford them.
What absolute poppycock!
No matter how bad things got, you wouldn’t see me abandoning my shih tzu – although I appreciate she isn’t the most expensive dog in the world, I still have to pay for her grooming and dog insurance. After all, she’s a member of my family. If things got really bad, I wouldn’t abandon my mother, so why should I abandon my dog?
There are ways to cut down. Buy cheaper dog food, buy cheaper biscuits or cut out the treats, lengthen the amount of time between dog cuts, but don’t abandon your dog. If you must rehome him or her, find a family member or friend to take the dog if you can. The shelters say people are coming in with tears in their eyes, obviously distraught at letting their dog go – but this is not the answer!
Sep 08, 2008 | 0 | Care & Training
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