The unfortunate reality is that underweight and emaciated dogs frequently end themselves in animal shelters. Witnessing animals suffer till they are nearly unable to stand upsets me. Some show fondness and trust for humans despite their mistreatment, while others cower in dread at the sight of a rescuer. It is not worth considering occasionally what…
It’s always sad to see people abandon their pets at animal shelters, but one recent case had a layer of heartbreaking irony: the dog was found tied up to a “do not abandon” sign. On April 9, the Harbor Humane Society, in West Olive, Michigan, shared a photo of a tiny dog that had been…
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“Adopt, don’t shop” is a common refrain among animal lovers. There are so many animals waiting for homes in shelters that it is an ethical decision to adopt rather than going to a breeder. But one city is taking that motto to a new level, imposing a temporary ban on dog breeding until they can…