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misticaleclipse
06-25-2006, 10:49 PM
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/montreal/story.html?id=9429af12-7b08-42e4-91e9-09c3d526d0b9&k=66442

"We're asking people to consider their pets as family members," said DeSousa, adding that many pet owners only make decisions about their pet's fate at the last minute, when the moving truck is pulling away.

I really don't think this is to much to ask!

"An animal isn't something you can just throw away if you don't want it anymore."

Sweet72947
06-26-2006, 09:43 AM
You have to wonder why they get a pet if they only want it for a short amount of time? :confused:

Kay
06-26-2006, 09:50 AM
I really think the stats would be similar to that anywhere a study was done. unfortunately there seems to be more irresponsible owners than responsible ones out there...from what ive read and seen :(