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Daisy
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Responsible pet ownership can entail a lot. Over the past two weeks volunteering at Wake County Animal Shelter I have noticed how people really do treat their animals. Responsible pet ownership is taking full care of your pet no matter what. When thinking about getting a pet weigh out the pros and cons and where you are at that time. That includes knowing what to expect prior to getting the animal, the expenses that go in to getting the animal, taking care of the animal ( food, vet visits, toys,etc). I believe there are those few out there that just don't have a clue where to begin with getting a pet and the outcome is terrible. There are a handful of ones that are understandable but there are down right those ones that are mistreated their pet across the boarder. The few that I have seen that I understand are ones that can't afford the pet, moving, or a drastic experience occurred. Just in the past two day there have been a couple of surrender sheets with dogs and cats that have sad reasons as to why they can't keep their animal. On the other hand there are the are two that I would like to mention that to me have failed their responsibly of pet ownership. The first one I saw today, the dog ran away and got turned into the shelter. Kayley and Brittany were taken their photos when I stepped into the lobby where this man, not all there was trying to claim is dog back. I over heard him say," It's him, he was even wagging his tail". The employee working with this gentleman was asking various question and the owner clearly did not care just wanted the pet back so his children would quit whinnying. He did seem thrilled that he was getting his dog back or assuring that this won't happen again. I could take it and told Kayley all about what had happen. I guess I'm still at that judging stage and need to work through it. The second incident with poor ownership would be letting or getting dogs just so they can fight. It kills me to see the dogs have abuse marking on them. I couldn't imagine beating or letting my dog fight another.
Interview with an employee
Video curtousey of me and and permission with interviewer Joanne Duna
May 24, 2012
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Stella
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Interview with a visitor
" Responsible pet ownership consists of an owner taking a pet into their home with the understanding and passion to support and care for the animal. A pet owner should be willing to put their time money and effort into their pet to provide the animal with the best care to provide a safe, happy , and positive environment. "
-Emily Stephens, May 24, 2012
Bailey, I enjoy reading your posts! This one was great...the video idea was very neat! I agree that responsible pet ownership is taking full care of your pet no matter what. I also agree that before adding an animal into your life a pros and cons list would be beneficial. Knowing what to expect as a pet owner is important! Your post really shows that owning a pet is a a great deal of work; however, it is a very rewarding job!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much the video was a very good idea I think too! Everyone that I have met that works there have been so nice in helping us out. I also don't see how one could just get a pet with out going over the pros and cons! It's defiantly a rewarding job!
DeleteFirst off, I love the hat on the picture of Daisy at the beginning of the post. You did a nice job of giving examples of pet responsibility and explaining how it is work and a responsibility. I love how you included the video in this blog post. The video interview provided a new perspective of the interview and was a refreshing break from reading.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, she is a cutie! I feel like the responsibilities of taking care of your pets is pretty straight forward and there is just some people that can seem to traps that concept. I think both perspectives are very interesting to view and as you said does give a refreshing break.
ReplyDeleteDaisy looks very sweet in that hat! I agree that it is hard not to be judgmental but I think it's important to try and put ourselves in their shoes. For example that man could have had a long awful day at work and on top of the his kids are upset because they are missing their dog. He may have just been ready to get out of their and ready to get back home with his pup. We just don't know! I think we also must be aware that even though we can prepare ourselves for everything that might come we can never be 100% prepared. Things do happen like family dynamics change or income changes and people with be best intentions may find themselves having to choose what is best for everyone in the situation. I agree that it is very hard to understand!
ReplyDeleteI love that you video taped your interview! what a great idea!
I understand how dogs escape and get to the Shelter because it has happened to me. It's a usual occurrence when there are young children in the house. Kids go out and don't look and the dog escapes. Kids hang out at an open door with no mind that there is a dog in the house and the dog escapes. Someone leaves a gate open to a fenced backyard and when someone else lets the dog out for a usual break, the dog escapes. It has happened to me dozens of times. Phoenix runs, but he always comes back. Sure, in the beginning we ran after him, but found it was harder to catch him that way. The faster we ran, the faster he ran. Did you know greyhounds can easily run 40-45 mph? I felt that the chase was more dangerous than the run so I'd let him run and wait for his return at the front door with a biscuit in hand. The only time this had an unhappy ending was on a snow day when the City had shut down. There was a commerce park behind our neighborhood where Phoenix liked to explore. That day someone was working. He had just moved here from California and the only thing he knew about greyhounds was that they could not find home. This kind soul brought Phoenix to the Shelter because when he tried to call me, my cell phone battery was dead. Luckily I caught up with just before he took Phoenix into the Shelter so I was able to rescue him before he was "processed." To set the record straight, in case you ever run into a wandering greyhound, they know how to find home once they've been rescued. If you're not near a track, chances are the dog has been rescued. In Raleigh, the greyhound has been rescued and can find home. When they are racing, before they are retired, they cannot find home because 1) they are always on the road to the next race track; and 2) they get to where they are by trailer and have not left a scent to follow home.
ReplyDeleteGreat video! I too struggle with being judgmental, so I can completely understand where you are coming from. It is tough, but I think your classmates have offered some wonderful suggestions on "other factors" to consider. Good work. Would love to see more videos!
ReplyDeleteThere will defiantly be more videos coming! The judgmental side of things is getting better for me but still struggling! Thank you for the support!
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