A boxer mix up for adoption at SPCA. She has been there for a year. If no one adopts her, she'll be put to sleep. She is the saddest dog I've seen and feel.
Recently I went to SPCA in Ampang to take photographs of the dogs there for their newsletter. It is very sad to see the dogs in the kennels especially dogs that was given up by their owner due to some excuse or another..the one I heard is "my dog kept biting my shoe". Why do people even bother getting a dog if they are not going to spend some time with their pets? Dogs and cats are not just an animal. They have feelings and needs just like humans..just like a child. Make no mistake, owning a pet is like having a child. Just because you cannot understand what your pets are saying, doesn't mean they have nothing to say or they have no feelings. As an animal communicator, it was heart wrenching to see the dogs in the cages, with their sad eyes...the questions they have .."WHY? What did I do wrong? Why doesn't my mom / dad want me anymore?" I don't have any answers for them. The animals there know that it's only a matter of time, if no one takes them, they will be put to sleep.
Dumping your dogs or cats at SPCA you are charged for doing so. But that is not the point. When you buy a pet, be aware that it is for life. What gives any pet owners who tire of their pets the right to dump them at SPCA, PAWS or the streets? It is inexcusable. When getting a pet, be prepared to take on the responsibility of owning one. Be patient, tolerant and kind to your pet. Don't raise your hand because he/she was naughty, raise your voice once and raise it only when you catch your pet doing something naughty. Raising your voice after the event does not help your pet because they will not have associated what they have done to your raised voice. To train your pet, be vigilant and patient. If your pet turns to your shoes as a toy to bite, chide him and say 'NO' and take it away from him/her. Ever wondered why some people's pets are well behave and yours isn't? Love and patience. With love and patience and disciplining, your dog will learn to behave and respect you without fear.
