Help a Dalmatian Please

[tatsxxx11]

Another example of the "disposable" life style so many of us indulge in these days. Too much trouble, not "exactly" what I wanted, outlived it's purpose...out it goes. In this case, a poor litte border terrier, with a horrifying, revolting death. I am so sorry. And sure you did everything you could to save her. I am, at this point, not really sure how I feel about breeders anymore. Even the so called "reputable" ones. Is it done for love...of what?? Of dogs?? Perpetuation of the "breed" in all it's perfection? MONEY??? I am sure there are many decent breeders who truly love their animals and would never do anything cruel to their charges. But, as much as I ADORE so many of the pedigree breeds, I am sickened by the thought that the "bitches" are sometimes used as mere puppy factories, cared for but not loved as they should be, and often, as I have heard from some breeders, "put down" as they are deemed useless when their breeding days are over. I have a couple of friends who have intervened just in time and adopted an older pedigree female when a breeder they knew was about to "put down" a bitch after her birthing days were over. The breeder did not need another "family pet."
Just when they should be enjoying their middle and senior years, after all they have given, DEATH! I have heard of breeders that also destroy puppies with maladys or physical problems as they serve no purpose, cannot be sold, and are not wanted as family pets. They would be, for me, the most worthy of all the love and care possible. Better stop before I get in trouble!! As for Beauty. The people are just TOO busy and disinterested to try to remedy the situation, AND they want to be free to travel. Gee, whatever were they thinking when they adopted her in the first place!!!!

[This message has been edited by tatsxxx11 (edited January 12, 2001).]

[Margrete]

I agree with you - some people shouldn't ever have pets. I find the Dalmi rescue folks way out of line. The Schnauzer site I use will always advertise non pure bred animals. Who cares - they are all animals in need of love and affection. It really makes me furious to think of all the loving little lives that are not getting what they need.

[karen israel]

This sad tale jogged my memory. When my Cody was about 1 yr old-still going thru puppy trials and tribulation, and me a 1st time dog owner, I used to see a guy walking his beautiful yellow lab puppy. I spoke to him a few times, he was young but grumpy and did nothing but complain about the dog! (argh!) I later saw him at a family owned drug store getting malaria pills for some exotic trip. I asked him what about the puppy?? And he said (the pharmacist went "oh, Oh!)that they were boarding the dog, but if their was no behavior improvement when they returned, the dog goes. Afterall, he and his wife work 10 hrs a day and by the time they get home all the dog wants to do is play and run around and they're too tired! Needless to say I flipped out very loudly, gave him my phone number but never heard from him and never saw him on my block again. Sad isn't it?? Poor thing didn't deserve them.