it's unbelievable what people do with their animals. Some give them up because they didn't realize that puppies are a lot of work, or they get a dog that's not suited to their lifestyle. The worst I ever heard was that the cat no longer went with the decor...

I know that when I adopt an animal, I'm taking on the responsiblity of its welfare for the rest of their lives. If, for whatever reason, I can't care for them anymore, I have to make sure that a loving home will be found for them. I could never take them to the shelter with their futures unknown.

But people are pretty fickle and callous; if they no longer suit them, they get disposed.