Too many litters, too many pets

To the editor:

“You will get pregnant and raise the kids for my amusement. Oh, by the way, other kind-hearted people will be sucked into finishing the process.” That is essentially what happens time and time again in this country.

I don’t think it’s amusing, cute or funny. And I will guarantee that the female dog giving that short-lived joy to some desperately lonely person would rather not be a puppy mill.

Recently, a pup was brought into our local rescue group. That organization and I are now helping to raise and place the little girl. Don’t get my message wrong. Surrendering an unwanted cat or dog is always the best thing to do.

Careless or inconsiderate owners should do time in an animal control shelter. Those creatures will try any way they can to get at you for attention. Recently, I was visiting the Mat-Su animal control facility when a dog jumped up on the side of the enclosure and wrapped its paws tightly around my arm. Another was trying to reach me from under the door.

Sure, there are situations when we must be separated from our loved ones, but use a kill shelter as a last resort.

Don’t allow your pets to get pregnant for your own pleasure. Foster or adopt one if you need a cheap thrill.  

Please spay or neuter your pets. Contrary to popular myth, pets do not need to have sex or litters for any reason. This letter is the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of any group. Thank you Frontiersman for the opportunity to voice my opinion.

Bill Zeddies

Big Lake