TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH, And who doesn't think that a puppy is the most beautiful thing in the world? And those of race? Ah, the puppies are so cute! But let me tell you the way they take to your house.
Usually, you find them clean, smelling and with a bow or tie wagging their tails all happily. But before that, a person bought two dogs: a male and a female to sell the puppies. And since they only breed 2-3 times a year, they are likely to buy from different breeds to cater to different audiences. That is why it is important that you visit the place where the puppies are raised, know the space and know who the parents of the puppy you want to adopt are. As much as you think it is a serious and responsible place, you will never be absolutely sure what goes on behind the scenes. Often times, even pet store owners don't know.
I would like to add that there are people who let their puppies breed and sell their puppies, but there are also so-called puppy mills. And it is these people that we are going to talk about and explain why you should avoid them.
Life in captivity
These puppies are objectified and as such the breeder does not care about their well-being, only about the benefit they will get from them.
Well, when the bitches go into heat they are tied up in a place that looks like a corral and forced to breed them with several dogs (of the same breed, of course) in an exhaustive way to guarantee fertilization, that is, they are subjected to the bitch to rapes, with no possibility of defense! The space does not allow them to go out or even lie down and at the end of the day they are sore and very injured.
It is common for breeders to rent a house or any space for the dogs to stay and since there is no emotional bond, the animals are usually alone during the days. They stay in individual pens, with only hardened floors, no cover or walker to warm them. There is room to lie down, but when the water bowl spins, they run out. When the food runs out, they run out. They spend days lying on their stools.
Some develop anxiety disorders and continue going around in circles, others scratch themselves until they make sores, there are those who scream, those who are aggressive, those who hurt themselves, well, they live an earthly hell. Of course, I don't need to talk about fleas, ticks, and kennel cough that are exposed.
When these bitches are used for breeding, they are thrown out on the street, after all, the old or broken product cannot be reused and is thrown away. They are simply abandoned on the street to die "in peace."
After all, does purchasing save a puppy's life or not?
Many puppies are born sick, but there are some healthy. Let's talk about the healthy.
Usually, the person selling does not show the kennel or only shows pictures of a possible place or of the parents. These photos can be easily edited. And how much do you pay for a dog? 2, 3, 5 thousand reais?
You may be thinking, “Wow, what a cruel life! So shopping will free you from a life like the one your parents had! "
No! The purchase encourages these types of people to continue objectifying animals and to continue this cycle of evil. If everyone stops buying, all purebred dogs will no longer be valued as objects and can be adopted. All must be free and have an emotional value, not a commercial one. Animals have feelings and should not be valued, but valued.
Another thought may also be running through your mind: “Oh wow! I like a puppy so much, can I never have one? "You see, what I said earlier is that most breeders treat animals like that, not everyone is like that. If you go shopping, try to go where the parents are, don't just see photos or videos. Sell this person , are your personal references. Facebook is a great reference to get to know someone a little more.
It is small, medium and large in size. There are more docile dogs and some that are great watchdogs and a bit braver.
When you adopt, in addition to breaking this cruel cycle of buying animals, you win a loyal and true friendship forever. I don't have any research to present, but from experience I can say that animals that have suffered a lot know how no one recognizes love and affection when they receive it. And more, they know how to value a true friendship! Of course, it is possible that one or the other has a greater distrust due to the mistreatment suffered by certain supposed human beings.
What do you get when you adopt?
You save a life, and that's enough!
In Spanish: https://read.cash/@ArgentinaVeterinariaBCH/que-obtienes-cuando-adoptas-9ef24864
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