"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
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> I was not originally referring to people who have dogs and find themselves
> in unfortunate circumstances. I was referring to those who are already in
> bad shape and get a pet that they cannot afford. It is IMO irresponsible.

Who does that? If you adopt a pet here, you have to prove that you can care
for it. They don't let just anyone adopt. Now if they are using other
means to get one? Dunno. But I can see as I said... Homeless man hooking
up with homeless dog. Or cat. That makes sense. And no harm in that since
the pet was already homeless. At least now they have someone to love!