Archive for the 'euthanize' Category
It’s not easy for anyone to decide a dog’s fate.
There are two kinds of shelters, those that euthanize animals to make room for potentially more adoptable pets, and those that keep all pets until they find a home. I am oversimplifying things, but that is the basis of how shelters work.
Many pounds and rescue organizations work together to keep as many dogs and cats as possible, often shifting them from on ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on April 4th, 2008
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When moving to a new location, I like to find a vet ...
People are either for or against dog breeding. Some only buy dogs from breeders, while others only adopt from rescues or shelters. It’s the same way with cars. Some people always buy new cars and others always buy used.
Here are some reasons why adopting a homeless animal is a good choice. Next week, I will write about reasons to buy from a breeder. I favor adopting homeless animals, but I also know many wonder ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on March 16th, 2008
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When dogs used for fighting are taken out of their abusive situations, they should be given a chance to live a normal life.
According to CNN, 47 pit bulls were taken from property owned by Michael Vick. All the dogs went to animal rehabilitation centers. The hope is that with time, some of them will be able to be adopted and learn what life is like as a loved pet.
Many of these dogs are living in Utah at Best Friends ...
Kill-free shelters do not euthanize any animals. Instead, all dogs and cats are kept until they are adopted. But this isn’t as good as it sounds, because some of these animals wait in cages for months, sometimes even a year or more. Meanwhile, thousands of other dogs across the country are turned away or killed because there is no room for them, or no more ...
