Dear former dog owners,

Once again I have the opportunity to transport yet another beautiful, sad, and confused family pet to a new home. I don't know your circumstances of the divorce, but ditching a dog at the local pound as a quick solution to your inconvenience is a no go in my book. There are other solutions that provide a better outcome for your dog. Fortunately, the shelter you dropped her off is very rescue friendly and they work diligently to get dogs into new homes.

Pets become very bonded with their families and divorce disrupts their lives and affects their emotional well being. If you don't believe me, walk back to the cages of a shelter and look into the eyes of a dislocated dog. I have seen dogs completely give up and die, even as shelter workers provided exercise, food, and affection.

My wish is that the new family will give ten fold to this beautiful dog that is a victim of divorce.

Signed,
one whose work is never done