Just a friendly reminder to ADOPT instead of buying from a breeder or pet store
As most of you have gathered from this point Ive worked as a volunteer in the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter on and off for the past five years.
Its rare when we have to put down an animal, we're mostly a no-kill shelter but every once in a while we'll get a dog that is really mean or something and we'll have to put it down.
So last week we got this pit bull puppy, she's this gorgeous dog, totally healthy, young & full of life. She plays well with the other dogs & she definately holds her own. She needs a lot of training just like any puppy but, she's super friendly & loveable. She's been in the back for two weeks & I know that means they aren't sure if they're going to keep her or not. I talked to one of the other volunteers about it and sure enough its because she's a pit bull.
This kind of thing is just really upsetting. I know it comes with the job but it just never gets any easier. I feel so helpless. If I didnt live with my folks I would say let me just fucking foster her until I find her a home but there's no way thats going to happen in the situation I'm in.
You know the thing about pitts too is its just like they never asked to be bred. Its almost like a frankenstien scenario, this human creates this 'monster' & everyone rejects it. I mean what are you suppose to do with that, its not like she asked to be born a pitt bull. She's built to be a fighting machine but that wasnt her fault. I think what people forget about pitt bulls & rotties & other dogs with bad reps is that before they're pitts, they're dogs first. & all dogs want is some good old fashioned lovin. I really believe in nurture over nature too. Its especially frusterating to see a young, easily malleable pup get put in a situation like this.
It just seems like such a waste. & this goes for all the dogs that are born & euthanized in shelters. Like If I had known before I was born that I was going to be killed only a few short weeks or months after I had been born, I dont know if I would even want to bother going through the whole process. It just doesnt seem fair. & there are lots of beautiful healthy dogs that get put down per year in shelters. 6 Million in california alone actually.
Anyway my basic point is, please be responsbile with your pets. Spay & neuter them & try to avoid backyard breeders & professional breeders. Definately avoid most pet stores, because most of the puppies & kittens come from puppy mills & once they are too big for the display get put in shelters. The dogs in the shelters & resuces are just as loving as any dog, & with modern technology its not difficult to find purebred dogs up for adoption.
PS please don't go screaming into the Laguna Beach Animal shelter it's not for sure yet & technically she's not even up for adoption. I'll ask for help when I know I need it.
Its rare when we have to put down an animal, we're mostly a no-kill shelter but every once in a while we'll get a dog that is really mean or something and we'll have to put it down.
So last week we got this pit bull puppy, she's this gorgeous dog, totally healthy, young & full of life. She plays well with the other dogs & she definately holds her own. She needs a lot of training just like any puppy but, she's super friendly & loveable. She's been in the back for two weeks & I know that means they aren't sure if they're going to keep her or not. I talked to one of the other volunteers about it and sure enough its because she's a pit bull.
This kind of thing is just really upsetting. I know it comes with the job but it just never gets any easier. I feel so helpless. If I didnt live with my folks I would say let me just fucking foster her until I find her a home but there's no way thats going to happen in the situation I'm in.
You know the thing about pitts too is its just like they never asked to be bred. Its almost like a frankenstien scenario, this human creates this 'monster' & everyone rejects it. I mean what are you suppose to do with that, its not like she asked to be born a pitt bull. She's built to be a fighting machine but that wasnt her fault. I think what people forget about pitt bulls & rotties & other dogs with bad reps is that before they're pitts, they're dogs first. & all dogs want is some good old fashioned lovin. I really believe in nurture over nature too. Its especially frusterating to see a young, easily malleable pup get put in a situation like this.
It just seems like such a waste. & this goes for all the dogs that are born & euthanized in shelters. Like If I had known before I was born that I was going to be killed only a few short weeks or months after I had been born, I dont know if I would even want to bother going through the whole process. It just doesnt seem fair. & there are lots of beautiful healthy dogs that get put down per year in shelters. 6 Million in california alone actually.
Anyway my basic point is, please be responsbile with your pets. Spay & neuter them & try to avoid backyard breeders & professional breeders. Definately avoid most pet stores, because most of the puppies & kittens come from puppy mills & once they are too big for the display get put in shelters. The dogs in the shelters & resuces are just as loving as any dog, & with modern technology its not difficult to find purebred dogs up for adoption.
PS please don't go screaming into the Laguna Beach Animal shelter it's not for sure yet & technically she's not even up for adoption. I'll ask for help when I know I need it.