Week 3 Day 3

At the shelter many of the animals are brought in by their owners or as the shelter calls it "surrenders" for many different reasons. The animals could be a stray, someone doesn't have the funds to take of the animal anymore, or they just do not want the responsibility anymore. While photographing a dog named Abby I read her surrender card and it said her owner surrendered her because that person was to old to take care of a puppy; which it was a very wise decision to make to bring it to the shelter so she has a better chance to find a good home instead of neglecting her like some many others do to these animals. I also saw one for a dog whose family had the house burn down and because of the fire they could no longer house her or afford her vet bill because she was injured in the fire ( I was not able to photograph this animal because she was injured). I also read on for a dog whose owner did not have enough yard for the dog to run around in. It is sad to see these animals that get surrendered but I'm glad they come to the shelter instead of being put on to the streets. The shelter has a better chance of helping these animals in the long run than what would happen to them if they were not surrendered. Being at the shelter I have learned you cannot judge why the person is surrendering the animal you just need to focus on the animal and how to help it.

Abby ID# 71472

Harper ID# 71626