21 August 2010, 10:51 am
Not too long ago Henderson, NV passed an ordnance that required cat and dog owners get their pets fixed but during the meeting on whether to approve it or not, the issue raised two things: 1, a lot people won't like the idea of being TOLD what to do with their pets and second NOT everyone can afford to have their dogs or cats fixed!(this goes for me too). I've also read about folks who have a pregnant dog when the litter wasn't planned one of the first replies I see is 'take her in for an emergency spay/abortion.' Some owners(like myself) might prefer to find homes for the pups rather than take some innocent lives. True, I feel bad for shelter dogs(I've watched animal cops and it's sad) but by the same token I don't support abortion(human or animal). My first dog was adopted at a rescue and I had her for 11 years! while it's great that some people do adopt dogs and cats or help out strays, there's still people who get their dogs from a pet store or breeder, plus there's some folks who don't want or have the means to care for a shelter dog who might have health or mental problems. My first dog was possibly abused and whatever bravery she had might've been beaten out of her, whereas my sister's pug who came from a breeder had never been mistreated and knows no fear. I'm ok with promoting adopting a shelter animal but folks DON'T have to rub peoples' noses in it, that's too much! Anyone else feel the same?... Read More »
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