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Not a fair weather gift

1/23/2013

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I realize that if you come here, it's to see pretty pictures, not a bunch of words but i had to post today.
I am a craigslist addict. I love to browse it. I love looking at vintage furniture but also tend t head to the pet section.
And around this time of year the pet section is terrible.
Puppies, all types, all needing to go 'NOW' Cats as well but their numbers on their always depress me. But the puppies.
You can tell given their ages that they were most likely christmas presents.
Now, the cuteness worn off, the realities of house training and manner training kicks in so they get kicked to the curb.
Or, even better, 'Our old dog doesn't like it'. What a shocker, they are dogs, if you throw a young pup at an established single dog there will be some adjustments and *gasp* it might take effort.
I know this can be a sore topic but please PLEASE do not give puppies as gifts unless it's been very well thought out and agreed to before hand. Please.
These four legged creatures are each individuals but have one thing in common. They depend on us, they don't chose us, they don't buy themselves, they don't decide on their own to come into our homes. We do it all. When we do that, it's up to us to follow through with our commitment. If nothing else what does it teach your children? They are expendable? Not something I'd want my daughter to learn. So, before you go get that puppy on a whim take a trip to a local shelter. Look at every one of those faces, most barking frantically for attention. Make sure you can promise forever to the best of your ability. Of course, if the spirit moves you, you could give one of the animals in front of you a chance at a great new home. ;)

**Note, if your puppy purchase is planned with a responsible breeder you will have been thoroughly vetted prior to any of this (please note I did say responsible) and you will likely feel as if you've been interrogated by the FBI. This is for the puppy's safe being and most of the time (though not all) prevents any of the issues discussed above.
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Natalie link
1/23/2013 12:38:05 am

I couldn't agree more with this post! As a pit bull advocate and responsible owner, it breaks my heart to see the number of them (or any breed for that matter) on there "Free to a Good Home." It makes me wonder how many will end up euthanized in a shelter or worse used for fighting. I couldn't imagine giving up my boys because they grew up or pottied in the house when they were pups. People don't give up their kids when they get annoyed with them, why give up something they made a lifetime commitment to? As you can tell, it's a touchy subject with me too.

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Sarah
1/23/2013 01:52:45 am

Craigslist is a fun place to look for items. I also like to sale on there. I can't believe people give up their pets so fast. And yes I agree we don't give our kids up like people do their pets.

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Tina Beckett link
1/23/2013 04:44:23 am

I always find those types of posts so awful. I have two dogs and they can be a bit much but I adopted them and they'll be here their entire lives because I made a promise to take care of them.

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Angela Ramsey link
1/23/2013 11:18:55 am

I totally agree. We just recently got a puppy and thought for months about getting it and researched the right breed for our family. WE love him!!

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Carmen
1/23/2013 12:51:59 pm

Nice Post! Totally agree!! But at least they are trying to find them homes instead of euthanizing them, ya know!

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Sarah link
1/24/2013 03:16:19 am

Oh my goodness. That is so sad. I totally agree with you. Animals are not like a stuffed toy.

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Christine link
1/30/2013 06:41:46 pm

I couldn't agree more with you. I am an avid animal lover (owning 4 dogs and 6 cats, all rescues!) and it drives me mad when I see how people do not treat their animals right. Thank you for posting this.

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