How about animal shelters stop publically shaming people for surrendering their animals.
A sudden job loss can mean being suddenly homeless.
Not everyone can care for their late spouseās or their late parentsā pets, for a variety of reasons. I can tell you right now that God forbid something happens to my parents, but if they had to go to a nursing home or died, I would not be able to nor want to keep their pets.
The new baby could have health issues that take precedent over the care of the dogs. Babies have sensitive lungs. An allergy or breathing disorder triggered by pet dander could kill them.
The sudden loss of a home could mean that now youāre stuck having to moveā¦ but no one in your area has pet friendly housing. Or if they do, good luck getting through the pet size limits, number restrictions, and breed restrictions. Or a massively unreasonable pet deposit.
Shaming people does nothing except reflect poorly on your shelter and deter people from giving up their pets to you, which increases the likelihood of the animals being dumped somewhere.
āThey could have found a home privately or gone through a rescue!ā
That takes time and rescues are often very picky about what they will take in.
Yes, many animals are surrendered because people are irresponsible or ignorant. But calling out the owners on social media is not going to benefit anyone in any way, shape, or form.
