| Every year, many dogs, including west highland terriers | | | | puppy mill breeders. With this, not only will it lessen the |
| are welcomed by many families into their homes. | | | | number of abandoned pets but will also strike a blow |
| During the first few weeks... months probably, the new | | | | to puppy mill breeders. |
| family member is loved and adored and often became | | | | One can also help abandoned dogs through dog |
| the apple of everybody's eye. However, when things | | | | adoption. Through dog adoption, you help save a dog |
| did not turned out as expected; accidents became | | | | from possible death because chronologically ill dogs, |
| frequent, increasing number of holes in the front lawn | | | | elderly dogs, problematic dogs or those who have |
| or annoying noise almost every time, the love and | | | | been staying in the shelter for a long period of time are |
| adoration usually jumps out of the window and leave | | | | often at risk of euthanasia. However, there are issues |
| without turning back. It was only then did the realization | | | | surrounding dog adoption. Some believe that dogs |
| hit that the breed is not actually the ideal breed for the | | | | from shelters are problematic dogs thus given up by |
| family. The next thing you know, this ought-to-be ideal | | | | their previous owners. It may be true that some dogs |
| family is turning over Fido to the nearest animal shelter | | | | do have problems, people should know and believe |
| or worst, abandoning the poor creature on his own. | | | | that not all dogs in the shelter are problematic dogs. In |
| West highland terriers are abandoned for various | | | | fact, some of them are already trained either by their |
| reasons. But abandonment wouldn't have had | | | | previous owners or people from the shelter. Some are |
| happened only if people are responsible enough to | | | | even neutered/spayed and have completed their |
| assess themselves to determine what specific breed | | | | shots and vaccinations required by law. |
| is right for them and they are well aware of the care, | | | | If still not convinced, try to visit a dog shelter nearest |
| time and attention needed by these pets to become | | | | you. There you will find out that adopting a dog is not a |
| healthy and happy. It is also vital that people ensure the | | | | bad idea after all. Maybe you'll realize that it's great! |
| quality of pet they will be getting and avoid those from | | | | |