As of: March 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m
By: Sandra Barbara Furtner
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Polo, a young mixed-breed dog, now spends his days in the animal shelter. A move by his owners changed his fate. Why couldn't Polo come with us?
The decision to surrender a beloved dog to a shelter is one of the most difficult and heartbreaking situations pet owners can face. But despite the close bond between humans and dogs, there are various reasons that can lead to owners having to make this serious decision.
One of the most common reasons for giving a dog to an animal shelter is a change in life situation. This could be a divorce, the loss of a job, a move, a sudden deterioration in health or even excessive demands - as was the case with Chester the dog.
Little Polo no longer understands the world
Giving a dog to an animal shelter is usually a serious decision. (Symbolic image) © Wirestock/Imago
For the little mixed-breed dog Polo, a move was the reason why he ended up in the animal shelter. His owner moved to Sweden and couldn't or didn't want to take him with him. The sight of Polo being taken to the shelter, then led into a room and him scratching at the door as he says goodbye is heartbreaking. Animal shelter influencer Laura posts
the corresponding video on Instagram at @
the_littlepaws .
She writes: “I wish he had understood me when I told him that he would soon find a new, much better home.” She tries to comfort the little black male a little with loving caresses. His world is collapsing and he can't understand why he has to be here without the person he loves. It's not always easy for animal shelter employees to see an animal suffering so much.
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Users online are divided. Some people cannot understand the decision to give up an animal at all, others at least try to understand the reasons.
“Do you know why the button was handed in? What was the reason". 😢 Answer: “The owner moved back to Sweden and (didn’t?) not want to take him with him”.
"That is so mean. 😪 We even changed our apartment for our furry friend. Where there is a will, there would certainly be a way.”
“For me that’s the only thought that helps, they weren’t his right people and he’ll still find his people.” ❤
“Sometimes you don’t know what life is like.”
“The animal shelter is always described as being so bad. It is much better to give an animal to a place where trained staff with normal strict admission criteria will take it in than to a private person who first shouts hurray and then gives it to an acquaintance, neighbor or something and it becomes a challenge cup.
Apparently Polo was lucky in misfortune and has already found a new, loving home.
Other reasons to give a dog to the animal shelter
Another reason is the excessive demands on owners who can no longer cope with raising or caring for them. In particular, unexpected behavioral problems, health problems or financial stress can lead to a feeling of being overwhelmed.
Sometimes owners only later discover that they are allergic to dog hair or that a family member has health problems. In such cases, giving up the dog can be a difficult but necessary decision to protect the well-being of the family.
The financial burden of owning a dog can also be a decisive factor that leads to the tax. High veterinary costs, food costs, insurance fees and other expenses can become prohibitive for some owners, forcing them to part with their dog.
The decision to surrender a dog to an animal shelter is usually never made lightly and is often associated with great heartbreak and regret. However, if owners find themselves in a situation where they are no longer able to adequately care for their dog, surrender can be a way to ensure the dog has a chance at a new home and a better life.
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