| We worked with rescue Goldens and took a golden that we intended to retrain and find a home for.She is here still although we rescued her 4 years ago. Then last August this guy told my husband that he was going to shoot his black lab because he was so stupid.Well,you can guess who owns the dog now.Actually all his "stupid" behaviors came from abuse and neglect.He no long goes to the bathroom in the house,he no longer barks 24-7,he doesn't tear things up anymore or snap at people anymore.He is now a part of our family,sleeps in our bedroom with the 2 goldens we have and is becoming a good dog.
Here's a thought.The rescue word is used so much now and it is being used to take peoples pets away from them when they fall on hard times.Both dogs we took the owners did not want them.But if someone truly loves their animal and are trying to care for them but can not for whatever reason,why not try to help tht person feed or care for the animal until they are on their feet.Many times animals are taken from their owners only to give them back because of lack of evidence.So rather then clog up the courts,used taxpayers money collecting animals etc,why not use half that amount to educate the... |
