Wednesday 28 September 2011
Vet Issues: Claiming to love them is NOT enough!
Vet Issues: Claiming to love them is NOT enough!: The recent events regarding puppy mills and shelters have raised public awareness of the pet overpopulation problem recently. It drives the ...
Tuesday 27 September 2011
Claiming to love them is NOT enough!
The recent events regarding puppy mills and shelters have raised public awareness of the pet overpopulation problem recently. It drives the point home that we need stricter and more restrictive legislation when it comes to our domestic animals. I use the word animals instead of the word pets because we shouldn't forget some of the farm animals that live in less than ideal conditions as well.
It is obvious to the general population why they are encouraged to avoid supporting the practice of puppy mills. However, it is not as well known that animals in certain shelters and kept by some breeders are just as badly off, if not worse than in the puppy mills. Furthermore, I can't omit to mention the horrible illness of animal hoarding. They are all shameful practices that exploit animals. That being said, a licensed puppy mill that has regular inspections is better managed than the others, which operate in substandard conditions, whether they have good intentions or not. This is not to say, however, that I approve of contributing to the already over abundant pet population problem. Keep in mind, that if you want to see puppy mills shut down altogether, the laws need to be changed in order to make this type of business illegal. As it stands, licensed puppy mills are legal.
I personally find it more aberrant when people, claiming to have the well-being of the animals in mind, are not providing adequate shelter, food and water, not to mention proper medical care. These people usually blame everyone but themselves for the poor conditions of the animals under their care. I find this ignorant behavior inexcusable.
I am looking forward to the day where not just anybody will be permitted to breed animals or to open and run shelters. We have to demand that these individuals be required to have some training in animal health and I believe we have to strive for it to become mandatory to have veterinarians examining such animals and making the necessary health and welfare decisions. Not having the proper training leads to decisions that are based on ignorance. Not having the proper credentials or resources is not an acceptable excuse to allow animal suffering.
CLAIMING TO LOVE THEM IS NOT ENOUGH!!!!!! IGNORANCE IS A FORM OF CRUELTY!
It is obvious to the general population why they are encouraged to avoid supporting the practice of puppy mills. However, it is not as well known that animals in certain shelters and kept by some breeders are just as badly off, if not worse than in the puppy mills. Furthermore, I can't omit to mention the horrible illness of animal hoarding. They are all shameful practices that exploit animals. That being said, a licensed puppy mill that has regular inspections is better managed than the others, which operate in substandard conditions, whether they have good intentions or not. This is not to say, however, that I approve of contributing to the already over abundant pet population problem. Keep in mind, that if you want to see puppy mills shut down altogether, the laws need to be changed in order to make this type of business illegal. As it stands, licensed puppy mills are legal.
I personally find it more aberrant when people, claiming to have the well-being of the animals in mind, are not providing adequate shelter, food and water, not to mention proper medical care. These people usually blame everyone but themselves for the poor conditions of the animals under their care. I find this ignorant behavior inexcusable.
I am looking forward to the day where not just anybody will be permitted to breed animals or to open and run shelters. We have to demand that these individuals be required to have some training in animal health and I believe we have to strive for it to become mandatory to have veterinarians examining such animals and making the necessary health and welfare decisions. Not having the proper training leads to decisions that are based on ignorance. Not having the proper credentials or resources is not an acceptable excuse to allow animal suffering.
CLAIMING TO LOVE THEM IS NOT ENOUGH!!!!!! IGNORANCE IS A FORM OF CRUELTY!
Vet Issues: Becoming a vet was a childhood dream and I feel ve...
Vet Issues: Becoming a vet was a childhood dream and I feel ve...: Becoming a vet was a childhood dream and I feel very fortunate that after 17 years of practice I still love what I do. There are many reward...
Monday 5 September 2011
Becoming a vet was a childhood dream and I feel very fortunate that after 17 years of practice I still love what I do. There are many rewarding aspects to this profession. However, like with everything, there are some issues and situations that are not as pleasant to deal with. The most challenging has been dealing with all the misinformation that pet owners receive from various sources.
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