For my community service time I worked with the Greyhound Adoption Center up in El Cajon, Ca. The adoption center has been open since 1984 and has rescued thousands of dogs since it has been opened. Just this year alone the Greyhound Adoption Center has recused 149 greyhounds, 30 of which had leg injuries. The center has the ability to house up to 50 dogs and sometimes 20 more with experienced foster homes. The Greyhound Adoption Center also has a very unique organizing their kennels. Unlike most kennels that put their cages side by side for the most dog storage, the center uses a different method called line of sight. This method may take up more space, but it also reduces barking, aggression, and stress on the greyhounds. Oh and did I also mention the these dogs sleep in miniature condos that are climate controlled, double insulated, ventilated, and made for easy cleaning. Each condo is shared by greyhounds that are compatible. I believe the biggest condo can house up to five compatible dogs that will share the space, and like they said enjoy life until they are adopted. In addition to the amazing quarters the dogs can also enjoy two fenced running fields, a training center, and a memorial garden. …show more content…
The center opposes the existence of greyhound racing, and considers it a cruel enterprise that has cost thousands of of greyhound lives. Injuries common to greyhounds that are forced to race include severed toes, broken legs, spinal cord paralysis, broken necks, and cardiac arrest. Greyhounds may live up to 23 or more years, and are usually retired from racing at 18 months to 5 years because they are either unfit to race after being injured or no longer fast enough to make profit. Some of these dogs are sent to rescue groups like the Greyhound Adoption Center while others are simply killed or taken to breeding
According to the article “Pet Statistics” by the ASPCA estimates there are 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 million cats owned in the United States. It is impossible to determine the number of stray dogs and cats, but the ASPCA estimates there are 70 million cats alone that are strays in the US (“Pet Statistics”). The overpopulation of dogs and cats live either on the streets and die each day, they live in a shelter and try to get adopted, but even then they die. The ASPCA states that nationwide about 7.6 million companion animals enter the shelter and of the 7.6 million approximately 3.9 million are dogs and 3.4 million are cats (“Pet Statistics”).
Pit bulls historically have been used as hunting and working dogs, but few people think of one when they hear the words "service dog." Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherd Dogs tend to be the most popular breeds used to assist disabled persons. Pit bulls, however, are loyal, adaptable canines suited to almost any kind of work and can make wonderful service dogs. Unfortunately, a great deal of fear and misconception swirl around this breed, and owning a pit bull service dog evokes unique societal and legal issues.
Davis B. W., et al. "Assistance Dog Placement In The Pediatric Population: Benefits, Risks, And Recommendations For Future Application." Anthrozoos 17.2 (2004): 130-145. Environment Complete. Web. 7 Apr. 2014.
In just about 75% of shelters will automatically euthanize a Pitbull the minute that it steps foot into the facility. They can come from a bad home or have never had a chance to live their life as a normal dog would and they often do not get a chance to be adopted.
Secondly, some people struggle with disabilities or severe mental illnesses and need a service dog because adults may draw attention away or even not focus on the problem at hand.
The ASPCA website was talking about this subject and some of the things taken out of this is, these conditions that the animals are spending their lives in aren't acceptable, the mils are unsanitary, they get barely and food and water, they stay outside with very little human interaction, none of that is good for a dog. A lot of the
Ideally, pet supply would be equal to the demand for wanted pets. There may never be enough caring homes for all the pets as is evident by the fact that only about 25 percent of the pets in shelters are ever adopted. F...
It’s all about the owners and their egos not about the dogs. These dogs have rough lives because they’re often denied a normal life. This means they don’t get to have to social lives that most dogs have. They may become overwhelmed with all this attention.
Having a dog can be a great experience for people who enjoy their company. These animals are usually friendly and active; they are intelligent and can develop a strong relationship with their owners based on love and care. However, having dogs is a big responsibility for the person who owns them, because they are animals, so they cannot support themselves. Dogs need someone who can feed them, give them love, and someone who can help them exercise. Moreover, these animals need big spaces in order to run and develop their muscles, so the owner has to know that he needs to take a walk with the dog several times a day.
The use of therapeutic dogs in nursing homes and other care or incarceration facilities is necessary in today’s world of young people, geriatric patients, and the mentally ill who exhibit various behavior and emotional problems. Dogs bring emotional support and open avenues of expression for segments of society that find it difficult to experience that support or to express otherwise.
There are many terrible outcomes to the abandonment of pets, one of them being that animal shelters are forced to euthanize the pets who do not get adopted, as they run out of room to keep and care for them. In fact, every year, approximately 2.7 million pets are euthanized because of this issue. Also, of dogs entering shelters,
Having an animal can bring great joy to an individual or a family, however financial difficulties can force many families to give up their animals. The American Kennel Club (AKC) projects the average cost of owning dog at 3085 dollars for the first year. The most expensive part of raising a dog was 650 dollars going towards veterinary care (How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Dog?). For a family or individual with low income or unexpected finances these cost can be the difference between keeping an animal and giving them up to a shelter. Shelters in America are making great strides in adopting out animals, however, according to the ASPCA, there is still 7.6 million companion animals entering shelter each year (Shelter Intake and Surrender), and millions of strays living in the streets (Pet Statistics). To lower the overpopulation of pets in America, shelters need to focus on implementing preventive measures, particular low cost veterinary care programs. Low cost veterinary programs would reduce shelter and stray populations, because they reduce the cost of basic veterinary care, like vaccines and flea and tick medications, help reduce the
In every community in the U.S., there are animals sitting in shelters waiting for homes. Millions of domestic pets, every year, millions are put down at animal shelters across the country. Although a problem with aggressive pet behavior is the main reason animals are put into shelters, stray pets are the result of breeding by roaming, unaltered pets. The more pets that are spayed or neutered, the fewer pets that will be put down. Delaware Humane Association does not put down animals; however, hundreds of pets are turned away each year because there is simply not enough room at the shelter to fix all the unwanted animals ("Myths and Facts About Spaying and Neutering: The Humane Society of the United States, lines
According to humana.com, dogs are great for your heart, relieve stress and depression, unite you into a community, will encourage exercise and even give you a source of comfort. Dogs are basically angels brought to us by the gods, so we should treat them like that. Instead, 7.6 million dogs a year are imprisoned in a shelter and treated like dirt. When I grow up and purchase my own house, I already know that I’ll want to inherit dogs of my own, but I have made the decision to adopt and save, not shop.
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (2016), nearly 4 million dogs enter animal shelters in the United States every year. Just over one third of these dogs are adopted to new homes and another quarter of the shelter dogs that were brought in as strays are returned to their owners. On the other hand, virtually the same number of dogs that are adopted from shelters are euthanized. The American Humane Association (2012) confirms that the majority of owners who surrender their dogs do so because their landlord does not allow pets, as well as other extenuating circumstances such as not having enough time for the pet, divorce/death and behavioral issues the owner is not willing to or cannot resolve. Other common