The Obama Puppy Question- Stop the Euthanasia by Adoption
It was heartwarming to think that in the midst of this historic occassion President-elect Obama would outline his plan for the puppy for his daughters when they get to the White House. Interesting also that he talked of the specific requirements for the puppy given his daughter Malia's allergies, and a preference for shelter dogs. A recent poll done by Petside.com showed that Malia's allergies was the most important issue by 63.3%, while a full 20.6% of the respondents thought the same as Obama in having a preference for a shelter dog.
This view should help the countless dogs that have been abandoned or lost and have come to be in a shelter.
According to a 1997 study of 1000 animal shelters across America,conducted by the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy, approximately one million dogs and 584,000 cats were taken in as strays. Unfortunately for the both the owners and animals only 16% of those dogs and 2% of the cats were returned to the owners. It is alarming that thousand of pets are euthanized because their owners cannot be found. For President elect Obama to indicate this preference it gives a voice to these dogs that may not be adopted. It also also signifies that more and more of the society is seeing adoption as one of the best ways to find that new family pet.
Hopefully a Microchipped shelter pet, with non allergenic qualities, will be the one to end up in the White House versus the dog house.
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