REASON TO SPAY/NEUTER

Shambhala Cresteds

Why Spaying And Neutering Is So Important.......

"Am I Famous"

l was born today. One of 10. My daddy was very famous.
l have lots of half brothers and sisters. My mother is very famous.
Since she got famous, she has only had puppies.
No more loving hands, no more fun trips....just puppies.
She is always sad when they leave her.

l left home today. l didn't want to go, so l hid behind my mama and my three littermates that were left. l didn't like you. But one day they said l would be famous. l wonder; is famous the same as fun and good times? So you picked me up and carried me away, even though you were concerned about me hiding from you.
l don't think you liked me.

My new home is far away. l am scared and afraid. My heart says BE BRAVE. My ancestors were. Did they go to good homes like mine?
l'm hungry because l can't eat too much because it will be bad for my bones. l can't bite or snap when the children are mean to me. l just run and play and pretend l am in a big green field with butterflies and robins and frogs. l can't understand why they kick me. l am quiet, but the man hits and says loud things. The lady doesn't feed me like l had with my mother. She just throws dry food on the ground, then goes away before l can get too close for touching and petting. Sometimes my food smells bad but l eat it anyway.

Today l had 10 puppies. They are so wonderful and warm. Am l famous now? l wish l could play with them, but they are so tiny. l am so young and playful that it is hard to lay here in this hole under the house nursing my puppies...

They are crying now. l am so hungry. l scratch and worry my fur. l wish someone would throw me some food. l am also very thirsty. l now have eight. Two got cold during the night and l couldn't make them warm again. They are gone. We are all very weak. Maybe if l take them out on the porch, we can get some food.

Today they took us away. lt was too much trouble to feed us and someone came to take us away. Someone grabbed my puppies, they were crying and whimpering. We were put in a truck with boxes in it. Are my babies famous now?
l hope so because l miss them. They are gone.

The place smelled of urine, fear and sickness. Why was l here?
l was beautiful, like my ancestors. Now l am hungry, dirty, in pain and unwanted. Maybe the worst is unwanted. No one came though l tried to be good.

Today someone came. They put a rope on my neck and led me to a room that was very clean and had a shiny table. They put me on the table. Someone held me and hugged me. lt felt so good!!!!!
Then l felt tired and laid over the last one who cared.

I AM FAMOUS NOW. Today someone cared.......

Author Unknown.

**My Personal Feelings on this subject:** I found this poem via internet and thought it fitting for this type of page. All to often do these senseless situations occur. It's a very sad, cold-hard fact. Unfortunately, people get a cute little puppy/kitten, everything is fine, until one day,...... they (pets) are all grown up OR people get into breeding thinking that they are going to make some big money by breeding dogs/cats. (and don't care where they end up, what happens to them nor if there are any health issues) If any one makes that statement, RUN!!!!! It is NOT cheap to properly care for a pet. Actually, it's very costly if you are giving him/her the best care (grooming & medical-shots/worming/heartworm prev./check-ups, etc.), providing the best nutritional food which may mean cooking it yourself. You must be ready to dedicate yourself, your love, time, for it is a LIFETIME COMMITMENT. I breed my dogs because I love the Cresteds and Rottweilers and want to enhance other people's lives with wonderful, healthy, well socialized, pure-bred, new additional family members. I always encourage people to read up on the breed, make sure it's the right breed of dog for them and think about if they want to be responsible and have a 12+ year commitment for their baby. I also have a strict policy that if someone cannot keep one of my doggies, they come back to me, period! I don't care the age nor if it's been altered. I just want him/her back so I'll know he/she is safe!! Although I breed, I AM a firm believer in Spaying/Neutering your pets. I, myself have some that are altered. ALL Rescues are altered or required to be altered. This poem is the reason why I am so strict and picky on where my pups go, why I ask so many questions to potential new parents to my babies, and why I do rescue work. All I ever want is the BEST for my pups. I am a member of HSUS, ASPCA, IFAW, WWF and many more. I've done rescue my whole life and have actually seen horrible situations such as this poem. It's very heart-breaking!! PLEASE!! Look at your local shelters and rescue groups for your new baby, first. Whether it be a puppy/dog or a cat/kitten. There are wonderful pets there that need saving!! Most are not there due to being a "bad" dog or cat, it's because of irresponsible/uncaring owners!! People that breed "designer" dogs should be ashamed of yourselves!!! Save a life!! Make adoption your first choice!! Please microchip your pets. It could save his/her life!! Thank you!! Lara

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