Posted on 02/02/2016 7:41:23 AM PST by MtnClimber
In recent years, wolf-hybrids have gained popularity as a trend pet. While these hybrid animals are beautiful, they often require much more responsibility than a typical dog. Wolfdog parents end up overwhelmed and underprepared for the challenges that come along with caring for such active and cunning animals, which leads wolf-hybrids to be surrendered to sanctuaries, or worse … abandoned in the streets. The latter was the case when Hope For Paws received a call about an usual rescue. Rescuers were told that a wolf-hybrid had been spotted walking down the streets of South Central, Los Angeles, looking very sick and disoriented.
Upon hearing the desperate situation, the team raced into action. These amazing volunteers were not only able to rescue this abandoned pup, but also nurse her back to health. Now named Julia, she is well on her way to making an incredible transformation.
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“And they, along with other irresponsible pet owners, turn animals they can’t take care of loose on the rest of us - either as direct threats to other people, or to take root in non-populated areas as invasive species preying on and wiping out native species.”
Irresponsible is irresponsible. Regardless it be pets or PARENTING. Unfortunately, the results of the latter stick around far too long and cause numerous additional issues/problems.
The article clearly associates the owners as “parents”.
From the article:
“Wolfdog parents end up overwhelmed and underprepared for the challenges that come along with caring for such active and cunning animals, which leads wolf-hybrids to be surrendered to sanctuaries, or worse … abandoned in the streets.”
Animal parents cannot surrender their offspring to sanctuaries.
There is no fury, simply pointing out that words have meaning, and changing the meaning of words is an underhanded but effective trick of propagandists to change our thinking.
Animals are not humans; but there is a significant group on the left that want to minimize and ignore the differences. They want us to think of people as animals and animals as people; this adds to moral confusion and to diffusion/loss of people taking responsibility for their actions.
Tell that to our Chihuahua. LOL!
Dogs are social animals, and they expect to fit within a social hierarchy.
They will push to establish their position in the heirarchy.
I have seen chihuahuas establish dominance over much larger dogs.
Occasionally the pit bull next door (nice dog) gets loose and runs over to our house because Mr. GG2 always gives her dog biscuits. One night our Chihuahua was out on the deck and the Pit came running up to our gate. Our dog charged off the deck and ran up to the gate and the Pit dropped, rolled over and put all 4 feet up in the air. She never moved til finally our Chihuahua “released” her by turning away. It was hysterical.
Beautiful animals.
Okay, I understand. Thanks for the clarification. PETA is not amused, I imagine.
I *thought* I recognized Eldad’s “lucky leash”! I’ve watched dozens of his rescue videos & admire the work they do.
Firstly, he (and his fellow rescuers) try their utmost to win the trust of the animal before slipping the leash over its head. Many times their efforts, tho time-consuming & frustrating, result in a formerly frightened animal jumping willingly into the vehicle for its trip to the vet.
You could make the point that abrupt capture does not matter so long as the critters are rescued from horrible conditions quickly as possible. But they take pains to avoid traumatizing the poor things, which allows the animals to settle more easily into trust with the new crowd of humans helping them.
And finally, his videos don’t end on an unresolved, gut-wrenching mystery. Unfortunately, a lot of animal rescue orgs hit hard to the gut while trying to get into your wallet. Maybe at one time it was a successful tactic, but ppl get jaded by a constant litany of brutality. You’re left wondering “And then what? Did the poor animal make it or not?” All while wallowing in horror at the animals’ suffering.
Instead, Eldad takes you along for the rescue’s medical treatment *and* its renewed (or budding) trust in humanity. You get to reap the rewards with them as a pockmarked street/desert animal blooms into a healthy, sleek pet who revels in play and petting.
Huge respect. They do great work.
I agree. We have four dogs and they are very spoiled. All of our dogs that have passed have had good lives I think. It tears my heart to hear stories about these neglected animals.
That’s right! As the only pet, my Chihuahua is as spoiled as any human child!
Yes so is ours. LOL!
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