How did our society get to this place? When did it become acceptable to have 8 children at once, just to see if you can? Did that woman really gain anything out of that other than 14 sick, needy children? Why buy a dog or a puppy, then decide a month later, it's not what you wanted, and throw it away? That puppy is not a pair of shoes. You are not window shopping for something entertaining. Something to keep you occupied for a little while. If that's what you want, buy a TV, or a gaming system. Heck, buy a book. Don't buy a puppy, or have a child, just because you want someone to love you forever, just to have something "to do"
I wonder all the time, how someone could drop Sophie off at the shelter, and turn around and walk away from her. Someone did. How could they walk away from this sweet, beautiful, loving dog?
Some say that dogs do not remember. I would beg to differ with them. I can't put Sophie in a cage (groomers, vets) without her crying, barking, and pawing at the metal. It took months to teach her that a crate was not a punishment. That it was a safe place, and that i was not leaving her. It took 2 years, to feel comfortable and snuggle with me, really snuggle with me, not me forcing her to do so. How could someone so willingly leave this dog at the shelter?
How can people just dispose of animals this way? I am glad I have Sophie. I am so happy that those people do not have her anymore. They did not take care of her, and did not love her, but WHY NOT? How do you own a dog for 5 years, and drop her off at the shelter without leaving so much as a name with her???
How do we make society understand that this is NOT acceptable?
Smooches to Sophie - looking at the pure joy on her face, she KNOWS she belongs with you. The nightmare days of abandonment are fading and she is blossoming in your care. THANK YOU for an honest, needed blog post. I agree!
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