| Are you aware that abandoning of pets is high in | | | | then only they allow one of the larger breeds to |
| the hot summer months than any other part of | | | | be adopted. |
| the year? | | | | Many people are of the opinion that euthanasia is |
| Families going on vacations to the coastal areas or | | | | the worst thing that could happen to a dog; |
| mountains with children pick up a puppy for the | | | | however when you consider other things that are |
| enjoyment of children and abandon it when they | | | | happening you will find that this is one of the best |
| return back home. This is the main reason that | | | | ways of putting the dog to sleep permanently. |
| you find more stray dogs after summer in | | | | Many laboratories around the country are |
| sections of Long Island, New York and New | | | | interested in having animals for experimental |
| Jersey. | | | | purposes. These animals are subjected to various |
| The humane organizations have always been | | | | experiments which causes indescribable agony to |
| having enough puppies and strays for which they | | | | these animals. This agony could last for hours, |
| have to find home; this job appears to be | | | | days or weeks. Compared to this euthanasia is |
| never-ending. Some of the animal shelters | | | | better since it ends the life in a peaceful manner. |
| advertise or feature a column in the local | | | | People dognap for the purpose of selling it to a |
| newspapers with pictures and information on the | | | | research laboratory for cutting for |
| availability of animals with them. Sometimes a | | | | experimentation; this is a constant threat to the |
| good picture attracts people to give the dog a | | | | pets in the family. There are people who |
| home. There are others who take a fancy to a | | | | advertise in local newspapers stating that they |
| particular dog adopt them; however these dogs | | | | want to buy your unwanted puppies. These |
| are not retained for long by the person who | | | | persons source these puppies for giving to the |
| adopts it and it is a question of time before the | | | | laboratories. Many of these people also answer |
| dog comes back to the shelter. | | | | the advertisements: "Free to a good home." |
| Some of these dogs are returned to the shelter | | | | The SPCA first checks whether these puppies |
| after a few days with lame excuses such as | | | | are genuinely getting a new home or likely to land |
| "they are not even barking in the event of any | | | | on an experimental table. They allow the dogs to |
| stranger approaching the house". Many people are | | | | be taken home only after ensuring that it is a |
| unaware that the dog must accept the person as | | | | genuine place. As per the law in some of the |
| the owner and should have a sense of belonging. | | | | states, SPCA cannot refuse to sell the unlicensed/ |
| All these take time, probably a couple of weeks. | | | | unclaimed dogs after 48 hours and licensed/ |
| Once the dog accepts the relationship it will start | | | | unclaimed dogs after 10 days to laboratories. |
| barking to protect the owner's home and family. | | | | If you want to protect your family pets you |
| In case a burglary takes place in the neighborhood | | | | must ensure that these pets do not stray and |
| people start rushing to the local SPCA in search of | | | | also put identification tags on the dog to facilitate |
| a watchdog; however, this dog is tied to a six | | | | finding them in case they are lost. The dog |
| feet chain throughout the day. The SPCA, before | | | | owners should show necessary concern and care |
| giving the dog for adoption, visit the house of the | | | | for their pets to avoid unnecessary suffering, |
| person who wants to adopt a dog to find out | | | | confusion and unhappiness to the man's best |
| whether he has adequate facilities in his residence; | | | | friend. |