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Pet Dumping

Author E.D.

Dumping is not only cruel, but many times it's also a death sentence to the animal. Even if an animal quickly develops "street smarts", surviving cars, other wild animals, and cruel people, it usually will not survive indefinitely. If the animal control people don't pick it up and eventually destroy it, it will probably die of disease or starvation, be eaten by preditors, die of heat-stroke, or exposure to the frigid cold. Animals that are abandoned, left to fend for themselves, may become the target of angry people, whose property has been damaged by strays. Dogs are pack animals and when left to run in groups, they may attack and kill livestock.

Shelters have heard a variety of excuses for pet abandonment. Some of the most common are I am tired of my pet,I'm allergic to it, or its too hyper. Another common reason is that the pet has had a litter and the pet owner is not able to find a home for the litter. This situation may easily be avoided by having the pet spayed or nuetered immediately after getting it. A litter can cost a lot more in vet bills than the proceedure. Check with your vet as to how soon the animal may have this operation. Animals are also less likely to roam and it is healthier for them. No-kill shelters may be full, because many people try to use this as an option for their unwanted animals.

Cats that are abandoned usually become feral cats, meaning they are wild. Many times they are abused. According to the article, Feral Cats Need Love Too, at the Feral Friends Dallas/Ft. Worth site, the estimated number of feral cats is six million. The article continues by stating that present methods of destroying these cats is not effective because another cat will take its place. Pet Owners Have Responsibilities , by Shelly L. Covington.

If faced with having to place a pet in a new home, there are some steps that can be taken to help a pet owner increase the chances of finding a suitable home. Though this site addresses placing Shar-Pei dogs, the advise could also pertain to other pets.

Dumping the animal is not a humane solution to a pet that is an inconvience. Before bringing a pet into your home, determine if you are willing to commit to caring for your pet for its lifetime. Carefully consider if this pet will fit into your lifestyle even as an adult. If circumstances do not permit you to keep the animal, then find that pet the best possible home. Consider your pet and obligation to it.

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