That last part about people wanting ONLY this dog and refusing to consider another homeless animal is what I am referring to with the idiots comment. I would hope that a story like this would show people that homeless animals in shelters deserve a chance. After all, this dog was no different than the millions of other abandoned pets before this gas chamber incident (and there are plenty of mundane explanations for why this dog survived being gassed, as the article describes).
But, no, some idiots get it in their head that this dog is “special” (or that God specifically saved this dog, which means He must have hated all the other dogs who died that day :rolleyes: ) so they are like, “Screw all those other dogs who will die today. If I can’t have this dog, I don’t want one at all”.
I hope Daniel doesn’t end up with someone who has that sort of attitude, since that seems like the kind of idiot who would abandon him again at some point.
Anyone who isn’t interested in adopting some other dog should be automatically disqualified from adopting Daniel.
Cripes, when we go to adopt a cat at the Humane Society, there is such a choice that it’s hard to get out the door without taking two. In fact, last time, I DID take two. Both of them are just ordinary cats, but we like having them around.
Just about all the animals that are offered for adoption are suitable pets, though some might have some issues with kids, or other animals. But a few minutes of getting acquainted with the animal can usually reveal whether or not this is the dog/cat/horse for you.
I don’t know. I once fostered a trio of beagles (coincidentally). They were “mine” dogs for the army. That is to say they were trained to sniff out mines.
And in case you didn’t know. If they happen to find one, that’s pretty much the end of their career if you know what I mean.
I’m glad they found a good home. But I found it particularly hard to let this trio of beagles go; (Affably named: John, Paul and Ringo. Get it? Because they’re the Beagles? Heh.) given their background and all.
Glass-half-full look: The other half might have had a good reminder that there are loving animals out there for whom it’s literally a life-and-death issue to get a new home.
But yeah, it’s sad when they aren’t even willing to consider another animal.
Shakes, good on you for fostering dogs. I have had to pass on fostering because I think I would get way too attached, and my husband feels the same way. Maybe I’ll reconsider in a year or two.
This story pisses me off to the max. For one thing, I thought gassing dogs had been made illegal? There are much more humane forms of euthanasia available cheaply.
Second… POOR DOG! Can you imagine how frightened he was?
And lastly… yes, the people that would only adopt Daniel are idiots. So many dogs in need of a loving home. What is wrong with people???
This happens quite a lot. People see the cute puppy on the news and think, “Oooh, I want a puppy! THAT PUPPY! And only that puppy!” Of course, these people are the ones who have no business adopting a pet in the first place.
A friend of mine volunteers at the local Defenders of Animal Rights shelter. They often make appearances on the local morning news show to talk about pet adopting. Obviously, they always take a couple animals with them. When they would show a dog and cat, and say, “Fido and Fluffy here need homes! Give us a call!” they’d get hundreds of calls for Fido and Fluffy, but no one ever wanted to come in and look at other animals. Apparently, people would get downright nasty if they couldn’t have the pets who were on TV.
Now, they’re very careful to say, “Well, Fido is in the process of being adopted, but we have a lot more animals at the shelter who need a home.”
Personally, I want a dog that does react to gas so it will wake me up if there is a gas leak rather than just breathing it in and wagging it’s tail
Seriously, I feel sorry for the little guy, but then again, I feel sorry for all the little guys there with him. And yes they should be disqualified based on their answer that they wouldn’t take another.
I’m writing this with 200 lbs of rescued chocolate labs curled next to my feet.
It was a safety net for those folks - they had no intention of adopting any dog - including daniel, but the so/kids/etc and or the ego of the individual they felt they had to say/do ‘something’ - so they take the safe choice that includes an easy out - be all noble and say they will adopt the one (and only) dog they know they have almost zero chance of actually being able to. They get to look like a “hero” to whomever they are trying to impress (I tried honey, I really tried) and they do absolutely nothing in the process.
well, if it feels right, do it! But put rubber protection on first, lest you are too ill with dog-ually transmitted rabies to make it to the booth and vote Crazyatic in the upcoming election. You know you want to.
I’ve heard of small shelters in the south doing things like hooking up someone’s truck exhaust to a pipe to create an impromptu “gas chamber” for the animals they have to euthanize. From what I hear, the homeless animal situation is particularly dire in the south and it sounds like these small community shelters aren’t able to handle it.
Glad that I’m not the only one who has a problem with the way these people are about adopting Daniel.
That’s awesome. I only have one small rescue mutt for now, but I think labs are great dogs. Unfortunately I saw far too many labs in the shelters when I was looking for a dog.
I think this attitude is pretty common. Our local tv stations have an adopt a pet segment on their morning shows. People want that specific cute dog. That’s the one they fell in love with.
Of course the shelters try very hard to entice them into another pet. They show one cute puppy on tv and they adopt out two dozen.
If the question was, “If the 20 lb. dog isn’t available, would you take one of our random other dogs?”, lots of people would say no simply because they don’t have room for a bigger dog.
Another possible motivation – people see dollar signs, thinking they’ll get invited to come on TV shows with Daniel and talk about him, set up a “Miracle Dog” tour of the county-fair circuit, maybe even land a book contract.
I only have one small rescue mutt for now, but I think labs are great dogs. Unfortunately I saw far too many labs in the shelters when I was looking for a dog.