All around the world animal shelters are overflowing with dogs that are in need of good homes, but how did so many get there? It can be very difficult for us dedicated pet lovers to understand how someone could just surrender or abandon his or her own beloved family member. We should keep one thing in mind for sure though, it is not the dog’s fault.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to spend a day in the shoes, or more correctly, the paws, of a stray dog? Why would you? Humans have enough to worry about so they see no need to empathize with a stray animal…but we need to open ours eyes! It’s rough out there for stays, between cruelty from humans, dodging traffic and eating trash, everything about a stray dog’s day is heartbreaking.
How do dogs become stray? Unfortunately the most common cause is the intentional abandonment of a dog by its owner. The typical situation is that a family rushes to get a puppy, not fully aware of the responsibilities of a pet owner. Often, a very immature (and illegal) reaction in realizing they no longer want to keep their dog, is to abandon it. The common “solution” is to drive their pet to a remote location and drop them off so that they will not find their way back home.
About a year and a half ago, this gorgeous girl Robin was found as a stray and brought to the Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter. We aren’t exactly sure how she became a stray, but it can be inferred that she was simply abandoned since no owner ever stepped forward. It was simply heartbreaking to watch her waiting for her family, but unfortunately they never came to take her home. No one has come in to look for her and no one has the heart to tell her that her family is not coming. My heart truly breaks for this girl, discarded like yesterday’s newspaper.
Humans often do not realize that dogs can feel a host of emotions similar to those experienced by people; fear, pain, abandonment and longing are all things which dogs are capable of experiencing. When abandoned, dogs will often become confused about being left behind, removed from the only family or “pack” that they have known and come to love.
Poor Robin has been waiting over a year and a half now, sitting in her kennel waiting for someone to spare a glance at her. It seems no matter how hard she tries to get noticed, no one ever sees her….won’t someone please give her a chance?
Robin is a gorgeous brindle girl, about 45 pounds, 3 years young, enjoys going for walks, receiving belly rubs, and knows her basic commands; she also LOVES cookies! She is up to date on vaccinations, spayed, microchipped and ready for love. She’s a very sweet and lovable girl but would do best as your one and only furbaby. Older children are preferred in a home for Robin.
I have said this time and time again, a dog is a part of the family, to be loved and cherished every day of his or her life. A dog is not a toy to be played with a few times and then tossed when they are no longer shiny and brand new. Robin deserves a REAL forever home with a family who will love and cherish her. There must be someone out there who is the perfect match for this beautiful girl who is looking for a fresh start.
Help me help Robin get out of the shelter and into a loving home where she can begin to live the life she truly deserves! Help me spread the word! Together we can get Robin noticed and into the arms of the loving family that has been searching for a wonderful girl like her!
Brookhaven Animal Shelter
300 Horseblock Road
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 451-6950
Be sure to head over to Adoption Central right here on Paws Give Me Purpose, share Robin and all the other Featured Dog Friday pups still in search of their forever homes.
