When People Give Their Dogs Away

There are times when due to certain circumstances, people are forced to give away their dogs. Here are just some if the reasons I think are valid and others that are simply irresponsible. However, no matter what my opinions are, finding them a good home when you are no longer

able to care for them is better than simply ABANDONING them and hope that someone 'nice' picks them up.

Valid Reasons

1) Having have to move to another country or state. Then again in Singapore's context, since there is no other states, another country would suffice. Or if you happen to be downgrading from a landed property to a HDB flat.

2) A family member is sick and needs more attention and care.

Not Very Valid Reasons

1) Bought the dog and realized after a couple of months how much effort it really takes, and decide that since it doesn't fit into your lifestyle, you give it away.

2) The dog gets sick and so you give it away to avoid high medical fees (by not informing the new owner), or even worse, abandon the poor pooch somewhere deserted and hope it dies 'peacefully'. Really I think putting poor pooch to sleep permanently at the vet is tons better than

simply abandoning it. -_-"

Unfortunately in Singapore, many people abandon their dogs simply because they did not expect that their cute little puppies would not be forever cute, or that they simply need too much care then previously expected.