I’ve labored within the animal care area for over 30 years and lately moved to St. Louis. I used to be shocked to be taught that many individuals listed below are turned away from canine adoptions just because they don’t have a fenced yard. In my opinion, this coverage is unfairly punitive, leaving dogs to languish in shelters.
I continuously hear from individuals, so wanting canine companionship, that they really feel they don’t have any selection however to buy a canine from a breeder. Isn’t this one thing we’re alleged to discourage individuals from doing?
While I feel having a yard with a fence is great, the dearth thereof mustn’t rule out canine possession. With so many shelters crammed to capability, there are various different components to think about when reviewing an utility.
Having a fence doesn’t magically make somebody an excellent pet proprietor. In truth, a lazy pet proprietor can merely let the canine out with none interplay. Many individuals really get pleasure from walking their dogs. No doubt, the dogs get pleasure from it too, as they discover new environment and “verify messages” left for them on tree trunks and shrubs.
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A coworker of mine bought a canine after a shelter rejected her for not having a fence. Her canine, Mozzie, is the luckiest and happiest canine I do know. He loves mountaineering and my good friend takes him in all places she will. He even has his personal Facebook web page documenting his adventures. I do know for a undeniable fact that Mozzie would not need for something, not to mention a fence.
Christine Morabito • Maryland Heights
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