The first place I worked was the Humane Society of New York. We provided free services to the homeless. A dog doesn't really need a home, he just needs a master.
Premarin mares I saw were pretty well cared for and seemed well adapted to life in a stanchion barn, and their owners seemed to care for them well. The colts were sold at about 3 mos of age, usually to kill.
Veal is ugly, much much worse than what happened to those foals of the Premarin mares, the colts had a summer, while the mares ran with the stallion. Veal calves go into the dark at day 2, in isolation crates. 30% die of disease in some veal barns. Veal calves suffer.
It's getting better, the pet problem, I think. Lots of shelters are no kill. There are foster programs. Pedigree sponsoring shows, running ads pushing shelter dogs. Things are improving somewhat, at least people are talking about the issue.
betty, they stop horse slaughter barns in il. that's one of the reasons there is so many unwanted horses. if you go places with your trailer lock it in il. people at a sale found a horse in t
heirs. no joke.
Anne, only kidding about the piano box animal's are so expensive lately.
When I was growing up my family had a GSD mix named Frisky. Frisky was a drop that decided to live with us. She was an outside dog with minimal vet care. She had rabies shots regularly and was spayed after she had a litter (the 2 pups went to my grandparents). She ate Ol' Roy most of her life because that's what my folks could afford.
But she she still lived a life that many dogs would be jealous of. She had 100+ acres to roam on, kids that loved her and were frequently outside and an adult that took her on walks. She kept critters and strangers away from the house. When one of my little brothers started working in his mid teens, he took over her care and started getting her better food.
I do believe that it is prudent to have your financial bases covered when getting an animal (I've put money in savings before adding each of my dogs), but I also know that money isn't everything when it comes to having dogs. Great owners might be lacking in the financial department and their dogs can stillhave a great life.
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I spend, roughly, about $700 a year per dog. I don't consider that expensive. About $500 of that is food, and the rest a yearly check up and a few new toys.
What exactly is 'expensive?' I'm looking at $400 a MONTH for my horse's needs. It's still a big shock to me to admit that. I'm so used to my dogs being so easy on my wallet.
Edited to fix timeline mistake. I certainly do not spend $700 a MONTH on a dog.
I certainly can't afford much, but I care for my dogs just fine. I agree, it's not entirely about money. I had to give King up last week. I'm absolutely devastated. He was a poorly bred wolf-hybrid it turns out, with a chronic illness that required me to stay home from work constantly to care for him, which is something I couldn't keep up. But I could afford his vet/food/toys/blahblahblah. You may be able to afford everything, but what is that compared to actually physically caring for you dog?
Samantha, I would be seriously wondering WHAT the hell you were spending money if you spent $700/month on your dogs! lol
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IMO the main amount of dogs in shelters come from;
1 - backyard breeders
2 - The it's good to breed bitches / she'd make a nice mom / I want a pup from him pet brigade
3 - puppy farms
4 - oops litters
5 - strays
.....
Reputable breeders breed for a reason i.e. to improve the breed by work/trial or show - not to make money. A reputable breeder will have a return clause and generally homes waiting for pups. They will not advertise on craigslist.
To say that all breeders should stop is a good theory but the largest amount of pups come from people who ignore good animal husbandry / welfare / laws etc. They will not stop regardless of legislation.
There would be a dramactic drop in litters if pet owners were educated in why it wouldn't be a good idea for fido to breed concept. These people may only breed three times in their lifeime but they are far more common than any other type of breeder.
I agree as it would help those who are on low or fixed incomes get their pets done in a timely fashion so they can't have an oops litter. Our local humane society is also spaying and nuetering all animals before they ever leave the shelter instead of just giving a voucher for a free spay/nueter with all adoptions useable at any vet in town.
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