I don’t want my dog anymore.

Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Annvi in Barkin' Doggie Bloggie, Rescue Dogs

“In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

A few months ago, I read a story about a family that dropped off their yellow lab to a shelter because they didn’t want him anymore.  The two-year-old lab was so confused that he somehow broke loose and chased his owner’s car for 3-4 miles.  When the shelter caught the dog, his paws were rubbed raw and very bloody from the running.  Thankfully, the rescue world heard of his plight and I believe someone rescued him.  Not that this is always the case for dogs in shelters (See this post for information on euthanization rates).  Percentages of dogs being put down are very high.  Hundreds of dogs a day depending on the city.

The number one reason dogs are brought to shelters?  Their owners don’t want them.  Not strays- but UNWANTED pets.  In fact, today, I just read about a dog being fostered because the family wanted a new dog.  Apparently, their seven-year-old dog was too old for them.  Hmm… teaching our children that life is disposable.  great.  Think twice before you get a dog.  They are huge responsibilities.  Once you get a dog- that dog should be your dog for life.  Your dog would never give up on you- how can you give up on her?

This three minute video pretty much sums it up.  Please share with your friends and family.

Cheers and Happy Barkin’!

Annvi and Tobiah