We live in a strange society. One that purchases fragrances and nail polish for our pooches and scoops up expensive individually portioned gourmet meals for our felines. Shhhhh...don't call it cat food, Muffin might not eat it! We spoil them rotten and brag that they are just like our children, only with four legs and fur.
Yet when it comes to providing them with forever homes we fall short and often. Animal shelters and rescue centers are filled with companion animals that were brought in because their caregiver decided the animal no longer fit their lifestyle, apartment or budget.
My volunteer work with a local rescue group opened my eyes to this problem and what I saw was not pretty. Some animals are turned in because they were too messy or because the apartment that their caregiver chose to move into does not accept pets or because there is a baby now and no time for their pet.
The reasons are many but one thing remains the same. The responsibility to the animal should be a forever commitment. No more ifs, ands or buts. No more excuses.
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Well said.
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