Fulton County, OH – An Ohio animal shelter has publicly slammed irresponsible pet owners who are continuously surrendering animals. The Fulton County Humane Society voiced the anger and frustration that shelters and rescue agencies across the nation have been feeling for quite some time.

The animal welfare agency wrote:

We are long overdue to address some things with the community. The number of messages we are getting every week from people wanting to surrender their dog because they “don’t have time for it anymore” or “it killed our cat” or “it bit my child” or “I can’t have it where I live” is OUT OF CONTROL. The dog you chose to get and now don’t find so darling because it isn’t a puppy anymore, is not our problem. A dog that bit a child can’t be placed with another family and just “hope for the best.” You need to contact your veterinarian, not us.

Imploring people to be responsible and think before adding a pet to their household. Pointing out the obvious, “Dogs are a commitment. If you think you won’t have time for it in a year, DON’T GET ONE. If you know your landlord says you can’t have a dog and yet you get one anyway, then expect us to take it when you are getting evicted, THINK AGAIN.”

Cats and dogs surrendered to crowded shelters are paying the price for being owned by irresponsible people – they literally pay with their lives, something people seem to want to ignore, or pretend they are not aware of.

The shelter said:

Let’s do better! These are living creatures. We owe it to them to be better humans and care for them as they deserve. If you can’t do that, please, don’t get one.

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