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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I understand that the cost of providing all medical care is significant and veterinary care is no exception. I do believe that the veterinarians are doing the best they can so this is not directed at them ...
But the fact is that there are thousands upon thousands of animals (dogs and cats primarily) that are in desperate need of homes. The "adopt/save" movement is strong. I would honestly have 2 or 3 dogs but I can barely afford veterinary care for the one I have and it is the medical care costs that are preventing me from giving more animals their forever homes.[/quote]

The adoption industry is a scam.[/quote]

It's really not. Those people are dedicated and work VERY hard. ANd have to deal with the imbeciles who return or dump pets for all manner of dumb reasons. They are trying, imperfectly, to get people to honor their responsibilities and to make good placements. And most are on the fringes in terms of finances b/c they rely on donations. [/quote]

Most rescues are not truthful about the dogs needs or behaviors.  They also need to make it much harder to get rid of pets. It’s a business.  [/quote]
It’s a double edged sword. If you make it harder to surrender a pet to a rescue to be rehomed, some people will be more responsible about adopting in the first place, but there will also be more people who will rid themselves of unwanted pets in very cruel ways. Giving them away to unvetted homes, where they end up used in dog fighting. Dumping them on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. Letting them die of starvation and neglect. Outright killing them.[/quote]

And it's not just that. Rescues bring shipments of animals in from other states and then complain that there aren't enough veterinarians to treat them. That interstate movement exacerbates the problem, creating stress on the system and those working in it in the name of animal welfare. [/quote]

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