Page 15 - Feb 2018 Wellness Magazine

animal with the security and attention that it deserves. You should also learn
about breed specific differences in behavior, temperament, energy levels, and
grooming requirements. There are many animal sites on the web that offer
information on pets, their needs and all the ins and outs you need to know
about owning one. And finding a pet most definitely does not require a shop,
registered dog breeders are easily found through your national or state Kennel
Associations or through web searches, and there are, unfortunately, many
animal welfare shelters begging you to adopt from the endless number of
homeless animals that they care for.

I belong to an industry that has a cruel and unethical side and as such, I have
a responsibility to be vocal and try to affect change. The argument for not
knowing what goes on behind the scenes does not hold, as common sense
should surely make us question the morality involved in keeping animals in
confined conditions for any length of time, displayed in boxes like so much
fresh produce.

Ignorance, I’m afraid, is not BLISS it is just plain out and out ignorance.

Lisa Catherine Wolfenden is a dedicated supporter of animal rights and welfare. You
will find that DOGS and the CITY sell everything, but the dog as it is our firm belief
that animals do not belong in shops. www.dogsandthecity.com.au

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