flyingspanner Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Easy to answer I think. Stupid people get the pups just because they are cute without having any idea what they're taking on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #3 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 yep i agree 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I agree; it's just people getting the pups because they are so cute or they see a beautiful husky on the street and they go out and get the a puppy without doing their research. It's like that with every breed, actually, and not just huskies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingspanner Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 http://www.itv.com/news/granada/story/2012-04-17/spike-in-dogs-abandoned/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 fully agree some people just get them for their looks esp if they have been watching snowdogs..they all want Demon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #3 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 fully agree some people just get them for their looks esp if they have been watching snowdogs..they all want Demon... no body wants our demon lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I would..LOLOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Yep, I agree. They buy into the whole blue eyed wolf concept and fail to care for it properly and when it trashes their house, it's all "see ya later pup", they just don't wanna know anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thankfully, at least, the reporter gave honest information regarding huskies.........many don't. *wipes tears for the homeless* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenwolf Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 That video should be pinned in the "Introductions" forum, or at the very least in "Siberian husky questions." It's a very good reminder that people need to be 100% aware of what they're getting into (and will hopefully encourage more adopting instead of buying from breeders!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Makes me want to head up to Manchester... can't think why though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodah's dad Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 no body wants our demon lol you'd never part with him in a million years pete ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Just one of the reasons why a dog licence should be mandatory as should a dog logbook and microchipping so that owners can be traced and be held legally responsible for their dogs until a suitable new owner can be found. I'll step off my soap box now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susan beck Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Its a shame this happens to these dogs , i wish people would look into the breed before getting one , they ant the easyest of dog to have they are hard work and need mind stimulation . they are a good looking dog and thats the atraction but people dont relise what work they need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #3 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 you'd never part with him in a million years pete ! true he is a one off lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Jones Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Just one of the reasons why a dog licence should be mandatory as should a dog logbook and microchipping so that owners can be traced and be held legally responsible for their dogs until a suitable new owner can be found. I'll step off my soap box now The only down side to that as much as i like your thinking is the not so nice owners of the dogs with chips, logbooks and what have you will just kill and hide the body rather than risk it costing them anything... after all, these people are paying good money then once they grow up or cause a problem just get rid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenwolf Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Just one of the reasons why a dog licence should be mandatory as should a dog logbook and microchipping so that owners can be traced and be held legally responsible for their dogs until a suitable new owner can be found. I'll step off my soap box now Licensing is mandatory here, though I must confess that none of mine are... I licensed all my pets the first 2 years we were here, then just keep forgetting about it after that! They also encourage neutering by charging 3 times as much to license an intact dog. They also get one "get out of jail free" card per license per year. The bad news (or good news for me!) is that there is little to no enforcement of the licensing law. ...Now just watch - I'll be back on here within a week saying I've been ticketed for an unlicensed dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val (Zebedee) Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 ...Now just watch - I'll be back on here within a week saying I've been ticketed for an unlicensed dog! I wish there was some form of licensing here, or every breeder had to, by law, chip their pups before they left the parents & if any ended up in rescue, they could be returned to the breeder, something to make people see past the £££ or $$$, whatever currency you use! But I can't see any way of enforcing it, there's too many dogs around. Thanks for posting the link, flyingspanner , I saw the actual news clip on TV but it is a good article & for a change, quite favourable for NOT getting a husky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIOTcore Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 my mate just told me about this an i had a gut feeling it would be posted on here so i've just got to watch it xD the white sibe looks like my kizzle, but yeah too many huskies are ending up in kennels because people just go for the gorgeous looking dog, DO YOUR RESEARCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liz blain Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 The only down side to that as much as i like your thinking is the not so nice owners of the dogs with chips, logbooks and what have you will just kill and hide the body rather than risk it costing them anything... after all, these people are paying good money then once they grow up or cause a problem just get rid or more than likely would just dump them somewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I feel like crying seeing all those adorable huskies behind the bars people are so........ unbelievable! DO YOUR RESEARCH, PEEPS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katers91 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 It's just a massive lack of common sense - even if I hadn't had a husky before, or hadn't done a single bit of research into the breed (which also baffles me, it takes 5 minutes to read a breed profile) I'd look at them and think 'they'll take a lot of looking after' 'a big breed's bound to be a handful' etc. Really hoping it they don't get to staffy status where every third dog in a rescue is a husk, it's bad enough seeing it with one breed of dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I will be honest I did not research the breed till after I got Bindi....soon was up to speed with it and am now the proud owner of 2 of them..I think it has more to do with the fact are you willing to change your lifestyle once you have a husky and not done any research.....I did and am more then happy with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I will be honest I did not research the breed till after I got Bindi....soon was up to speed with it and am now the proud owner of 2 of them..I think it has more to do with the fact are you willing to change your lifestyle once you have a husky and not done any research.....I did and am more then happy with it... I think that is key - if you aren't willing to change your lifestyle and the way you actually live in your home, don't get a husky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I know for a fact that I could not be without my 2 furkids right now..also for my own sanity and health (near depression) it was the best move I made....apart from marrying Di...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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