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I'm curious to hear your opinion on individuals trying to help.
If my neighbor next door found a stray Shih-tzu that was matted and emaciated and just in all around poor health but was not able to keep it herself, what should she do? The base stray facility charges a fortune ($150.00) I think to turn in a dog, reguardless if it is a stray or not. Would it be better off if she simply closed her door to the dog or to bring in it and do what she can and find it a home? (I realize this scenario is unrealistic because any neighbor of mine would immediately bring the dog to me LOL)
I realize the importance of proper placement with fosters and rescues. God knows if I had 1/2 the money that we've put into "fosters" over the years, Mark could retire tomorrow. But the question begs - If a person takes a dog in off the streets and simply can not afford the time or money but is willing to help it find a home - Would the dog be better off on the street or with the person's help?
Or say a good hearted person notices her neighbor is not properly caring for her dog - Is the dog better off going to a new home that cares for it unaltered or remaining on a chain in the back yard?
I guess I'm wondering what you all think a person who may be financially strapped do when they want to help?
**Although the conversation about Summer brought this question to mind - I do not intend for this conversation to be about her.
If my neighbor next door found a stray Shih-tzu that was matted and emaciated and just in all around poor health but was not able to keep it herself, what should she do? The base stray facility charges a fortune ($150.00) I think to turn in a dog, reguardless if it is a stray or not. Would it be better off if she simply closed her door to the dog or to bring in it and do what she can and find it a home? (I realize this scenario is unrealistic because any neighbor of mine would immediately bring the dog to me LOL)
I realize the importance of proper placement with fosters and rescues. God knows if I had 1/2 the money that we've put into "fosters" over the years, Mark could retire tomorrow. But the question begs - If a person takes a dog in off the streets and simply can not afford the time or money but is willing to help it find a home - Would the dog be better off on the street or with the person's help?
Or say a good hearted person notices her neighbor is not properly caring for her dog - Is the dog better off going to a new home that cares for it unaltered or remaining on a chain in the back yard?
I guess I'm wondering what you all think a person who may be financially strapped do when they want to help?
**Although the conversation about Summer brought this question to mind - I do not intend for this conversation to be about her.