On a late Friday morning on the 19 July 2013, I had the pleasure to take photos of 2 adorable west highland terriers. They are currently residing in the Kechara Animal Sanctuary. These two were rescued from uscrupulous breeder who wants basically using them for breeding and selling the pups to the public who wants to buy a west highland terriers for RM2000 - RM4000 in pet shops or even selling themselves to the public but without ever letting the interested parties to view the mother. These two were so overbred that one of them now has a heart condition, dry eyes and she is hard of hearing. They have been living in a cage and they are only 4 years old. Those who have bought west highlands from pet shops, see the reality of the situation. These two were sent to be put down by the breeder because they have served their usage. So, it's a use and dispose situation.
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Mehlnha who is suffering from a skin condition but now recovering with the help of Kechara Sanctuary
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SO, continue to close your eyes, look away and buy cute puppies from the pet shops, then wonder, why does my puppy have skin problem? Why are they walking funny? Bad breeding causes this. Bad breeders do not care what happens to the female dog that breeds..which incidently starts when they are 6 months old or as soon as they are on heat. Money rules! That's all they see, not the live dogs in front of them. Over breeding causes the heart to weaken, such is the case of Jampa, one of the west highland females. She cannot run too fast for fear of straining her heart, she walks slowly like she's an old dog but she's only 4 years old.
Luckily, these two females were so happy when I photographed them. They do not hold grudges, they aren't depress. They are just glad that they are free, out and about and do not have to give birth to another litter of puppies. They have been saved. So please, do not buy a puppy you see in the pet shop because they are cute. Discourage breeders from breeding. Always adopt. There are so many out there that are being dumped everyday. Animals have feelings too.
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| Jampa who is suffering from dry eyes, heart condition and is hard of hearing. She will be on medication for the rest of her life. |
