Are we fighting a losing battle ?

Joe | blog | February 9, 2011

The following information can be found on the RSPCA website and it’s all in relation to their new campaign, Get puppy Smart

I suppose it’s like the continuous messages we see all the time, like, never drink & drive, or clunk click every trip, and I suppose when people still don’t heed these messages, and following on from yesterday’s Blog, we’d have to say it might be an uphill battle when it comes to educating Joe Public about buying a dog or new puppy

“One in five puppy buyers no longer have their pet two years later

Nearly one-fifth of people – 19 per cent – who bought a puppy in the past two years no longer have their dog, according to new RSPCA figures.

The RSPCA believes this is largely down to people letting their heart rule their head when it comes to buying a puppy, and failing to prepare themselves for the practical commitment and cost of owning a dog.

More than 60 per cent of people who bought a puppy in the past two years only visited one litter of puppies before deciding on the one they wanted, while a shocking 40 per cent of those who bought a puppy spent one week or less researching their purchase.

Never be tempted to buy a puppy because you feel sorry for it – another will only be bred to replace it.”

Thanks to Marie Hogarty for forwarding the link to this info