«I've been manager of the shelter for five years and every year the number of animals we take in goes up and it all falls
on irresponsible ownership,» he said.
While it's true that inexperienced breeders lacking knowledge about temperament play a role in the production of puppies with difficult temperaments,
irresponsible ownership plays a big role as well.
There are many reasons why we must
address irresponsible ownership - but there is none greater than taking an active role in changing the stereotype associated with «pit bulls», as well as their owners.
As Donna notes in the post: «To decrease euthanasia rates and
curb irresponsible ownership, we need proactive, cost effective solutions to embrace the human - animal bond, rather than tear it down.»
I believe we have to change the cultures of regions, break the cycle
of irresponsible ownership, have a long - term plan for the hard to adopt animals that gives them a quality of life and definitely getting those numbers down dramatically in the breeding of animals.
... It all comes down to the government making a hasty decision and not listening to the experts... and
irresponsible ownership.
It is our mission not only to rescue and rehabilitate abused, neglected and abandoned dogs, but to rehabilitate the reputation of the bully breeds, which has been tarnished by dog fighting and
irresponsible ownership, and to improve the quality of life for these dogs and the people who care for and love them.
So what is
irresponsible ownership you say??? Well, this could be a long explanation, but I will try to keep it to the point.
Thousands die annually unnecessarily in such places due to unplanned pregnancies and
irresponsible ownership.
BSL is the politician's inadequate and uneducated band - aid solution to address the gushing «wound» of
irresponsible ownership and lack of personal accountability.
They have received bad press in recent years mainly due to
irresponsible ownership and unfortunately, are now the most common dog breed residing in UK rescue shelters.
In recent years, the Staffy has gained a bad reputation mainly down to the way it looks, (It bears a remarkable similarity to many more aggressive breeds) This is due entirely to
irresponsible ownership and cross-breeding with more aggressive breeds.
It is
irresponsible ownership.
The most dangerous dogs are those that fall victims to human shortcomings such as poor training,
irresponsible ownership and breeding practices that foster viciousness or neglect and abuse.