Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Are rules for adopting pets too strict?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21363740/

Good article on MSN.com about how some adoption rules may be considered too strict. I tend to agree with a lot of what she is saying. I understand the need to protect both the pets and the people adopting them, but some places go too far.

For example, some require an owner to have a fenced in yard before adopting. But some dogs are fine for apartment/condo living. And, as the article states, isn't it good to bond with your dog by going for long walks on a leash? Even the popular television dog trainers advocate leash training and long walks with your dog.

Anyway, good article and feel free to post your opinions in the comments section.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

It is unfortunate when strict adoption rules send responsible people to puppy mills.

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Anonymous said...

People send themselves to puppy mills. Its not the adoption agencies' policies that send people to puppy mills, its their own laziness or lack of willingness to modify their lives or homes. There are always agencies with different policies so if one agency requires a fenced yard for a small dog that doesn't need a small yard, go to another agency! If you want a big dog then you might have to put in a fence, yeah. I think rescues and shelters have such strict requirements because its so bad for the dog if people take it home and then decide its not going to work out then the poor animal gets shuffled around.

Matt said...

I understand your viewpoint, but at the same time, a person who wants a dog bad enough will get one, no matter if it is from the shelter or a store or where ever.