Comments on: Top 10 Reason People Give Up Dogs

By: Daddy

Daddy — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:38:25 +0000

So in other words it’s a human problem not a dog one; if people would learn about dog behavior, start training their dogs and practicing methods like NILF for leadership, and would not leave dogs and children unsupervised/teach their children how to properly behave around dogs, very few dogs would bite, and if people would actually do their research when it comes to dog breeding and not breed their dog just “because he/she’s cute/pretty/has a good personality” and would watch when their unaltered female is going into heat they probably wouldn’t have problems number 10.

By: Zoey

Zoey — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:54:27 +0000

The only ‘reason’ I might agree with is biting. Everything else is just laziness. Last time I checked every state takes pets. I had a major injury, kept my dog, had surgery, kept my dog, had to move kept the dog. Even a ‘biter’ is workable.

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:51:13 +0000

pssh, I’d say the #1 reason is housetraining/training problems.

I’ve met so many people that say they got rid of their dog because he peed in the house! yeah? and? you have to TRAIN the dog. gah!

By: Sadie Lickin's

Sadie Lickin's — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:10:08 +0000

When I saw this subject title, I was wondering if I would see all the lame reasons we hear at the rescue.

In short; Yup, there they all are. 9 of the 10 are pretty lame…

By: Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:23:12 +0000

My Maggie was a rescued dog and I don't think I'd ever want to have a dog that didn't come from a shelter now. There are so many of them and they all deserve a second chance at life. I always feel bad for people who can't afford to pay vet bills and health costs when their dog suffers a serious injury or illness. It's such a hardship that when you hear about stories like the one Barbara Techel tells in Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog are so wonderful because you realize how much love there is between human and dog.

By: Ilovedogs

Ilovedogs — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:12:01 +0000

I think people should take everything into consideration before they have decided to have a pet. Having a pet means a lot, caring, loving, being responsible, and more…

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:14:09 +0000

Shelter & rescue dogs make great pets. Some of them need a little work, some obedience classes, some TLC, some of them are “plug & play” but all of them are just looking for love and security. I had six dogs at one time all were rescues. One I got as a pup from an unplanned litter, one came from friends who had gotten him from a shelter and couldn’t keep him, all the rest came from shelters or rescue groups. They were all different breeds or mixes and had very different personalities, but they were all lovable and loving. The important thing for most people is to find a dog that is right for your family and has the same activity level. Don’t get a huge dog if you have a small place – don’t get a hyperactive dog if you are a couch potato. Try to find a dog you will be compatible with and it will be much easier to make him a furever friend.

By: Dahlia

Dahlia — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:55:34 +0000

I think most rescues are downright grateful for a loving home and try to push adoption from a shelter whenever my opinion is asked.

I think the main reason people give up dogs is ignorance. They didn’t do the research of what it takes to be a good dog owner, or realize the obligation you must make for your pet. They should be welcomed as a family member, not a possesion!

By: Odysseus

Odysseus — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:13:53 +0000

I would have expected allergies to be on the list…. most of the furs I have known that lost there home were because of merging families and allergies.
It is sad so many animals lose their homes so easily. Mommy made it clear that she would find a home or apartment that allows the pet. I am family and she could never just cut me out of her life. It is good being a rescue and knowing you are home forever… regardless how much your mommy may have to move…BOL!

By: Coco & Kim

Coco & Kim — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:29:51 +0000

That makes me so sad. I have been fostering dogs for women who go to shelters because they have been abused by their spouses, it is very rewarding when rhey are reunited.

All reasons are sad and dishearting. We should also add military service. So many dogs are surrendered to shelters.