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One of the sad downsides of the failing economy is that Fido and Fluffy, once beloved pets, become too expensive to care and maintain. As a result, they are given to animal shelters for adoption. The resources for those shelters are drying up as fast as jobs in Michigan. Hence, when given a choice between Rover and the family home, most will go with their homes. Particularly sad are those cases in which people try to keep their pets despite being evicted from their homes.
It doesn't cost that much to keep an animal unless they have a chronic health condition. I understand they aren't free but the vast majority of people should never have to choose between a healthy pet and their home.
Yeah I think so
Personally, I am not an advocate of pets. (I'm sure this will get allot of people upset, but, really folks, pets are a luxury.)
the only pets that should be had are ones that are abandoned. or service animals for the handicapped and elderly.
stop buying pets...and there will be no need for puppy mills, pet abandonment, etc.
we need more WILD animals.
Pets are hardly just a luxury. They help people that are depressed, lonely, sick. Unfortunately, If I had the choice I'd take a pets companionship over a human's any day.
I can certainly relate to your statement:
"I had the choice I'd take a pets companionship over a human's any day."
the sole reason we have an overpopulation issue with abandoned pets can be reflected in your statement.(humans are the culprit!)
Humans are part of the problem. I remember an ad that used to run at Christmas time. It said something to the fact that a pet is not for Christmas It's for Life. Many people don't understand that.
Exactly. the pet industry is thriving. (as well as our rescue centers for abandoned animals.) see the corelation?
Pets can bring great joy to responsible beings with a receptive heart.
correction: I AM a pet advocate, but, I do not condone the purchasing of pets. There are too many who need adopting.