SPCA, Bay of Islands, Rex a old Shelter Dog

The general public needs to be re-educated that you do not use the shelters as a dumping ground for your peeing cat or barking dog that you bought thougtlessly in the first place."
"Many animals are abandoned not because they have behavior problems, but simply because they have become inconvenient...
Basically, dogs are abandoned or surrendered to shelters because they misbehave. Dogs misbehave (act like dogs), simply because no one taught them how to behave appropriately when living with people,, Some get a second chance, some dont.
Locked up in that cage, day in and day out, without adequate exercise, eating whatever greasy store brand food is available that day, with other dogs barking incessantly, limited human contact, living in it's own excrement, the list goes on and on.
Could these dogs be rehabilitated if adopted?
More than likely. so is it fair to the dog to allow it to slowly go mad, wasting away in a cage for weeks, months? Jumping up the wall, pacing, running in circles. These are all symptoms that a dog has reached the end of its tolerance for the situation.
A rescue dog from the SPCA Shelter, We're grateful that he can be a part of our lives, and that he'll spend his final days safe, happy and well-fed."
What could be kinder and more caring than offering a loving home to a sweet senior dog so that they can live their golden years in happiness, having a home of their own and being loved and cared for.
*...Saving just one pet won't change the world ...but, surely, the world will change for that one pet...*
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[TechnoSong94]

Also, that wasn't a very nice shelter. The cages were tiny and short. They were also wood on the bottom, which isn't a good idea, because it swells. On top of that they were all outdoors.

Our local shelter is indoors with TALL cages, in fact they are a LOT less like cages than the ones in this video.

The dogs are given baths every weeks and brought out to walk by volunteers every day. The cats are let into a large area to romp every day.

It's a very clean, sophisticated, nice, shelter.

[SpcaBOI]

THIS USE TO BE THE S.P.C.A SHELTER IN BAY OF ISLAND FROM THE Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' NEW ZEALAND

[TechnoSong94]

Only thing, most shelters treat dogs & cats a LOT better than you described in the thing.

For example: " living in it's own excrement,"

If a dog were to be in that kind of situation at a shelter, that shelter would probably be shut down. And dogs actually get walked every day there.

But still, it is no place for an animal to live out it's life. A pet deserves a happy loving home and should not just be dropped at a shelter.

In conclusion; Adopt a shelter dog. (preferably an old or unwanted one)

[SpcaBOI]

Hello My Animal Friend

NO this is not my shelter or my Place, All my animals are free. They are my friends I never would put them in cages!!!!!! 

MY DOGS ARE ONLY CHAIN TO MY HART!!

Please watch This Video THATS MY PLACE!!

[SpcaBOI]

It's only my old dog. Rex. A rescue dog,

[ethicomm]

Adopt an older dog. A cute puppy probably has a better chance but an older dog will appreciate it so much and can become such a good friend! I've adopted two older dogs that have enjoyed a new lease on life. I'll do it again too.

[SpcaBOI]

He is intelligent, very affectionate. He just loves his cuddles and being told he is a good boy, he is fit and healthy now and runs around with the youngsters like a spring chicken.

He still seems happy, now and I will give Rex a wonderful retirement home.Every day, our Rex is teaching us that love is a gift, no matter how long.

[1goodworld]

Respect.

[hateanimalabuse]

Thanks for posting the video, there are so many sad situations all over the world and surprising, the dogs in your video are almost in luxury when compared with Greek animals, Greece, having the worst animal abuse record, per capita, in the EU. They have this ignorant idea that animals "have to make love", hence the hundreds of thousands of dumped pregnant dogs; puppies are usually found in rubbish bins. Chinese kill dogs to eat which is disgusting but not illegal, also skin cats alive to eat.

[TechnoSong94]

I see.

That's nifty.

Our shelter's never been full, so we've always had other kennels to temporarily hold them while theirs were being cleaned. :)

[StunnaHard123]

Those Are Outside Cages

For The Dogs To Go When

There Kennels Are Getting CLEANED

[goodjellymusic]

The dogs have so much beauty and personality. It's just heart breaking, but the rules are getting stronger, fines are getting bigger, and publicity getting getting more negative. Please watch my video/s. Sasha is well trained but especially hard to handle. SHe's nothing but friendly, however I've had to put up with heaps of critism, and verbal abuse since owning her. It's not just the owners. It's politics. I'd like another dog (outside, away from sasha) but owning them these days is difficult.

[lunafringe10]

what a rotten affluent society this new zealand is

no heart for animals

[43poundtornado]

Always been of two minds when it comes to the SPCA. One hand they're the biggest and best known animal rescue, which as an idea I support. But they loose my support when I see the goofballs at the helm of their organization like Bob Kerridge with his treatment of the Pit Bulldog, which he voices every time media stick a microphone in his face and says "Bob give us something for the ratings"...

[92Funny]

o sorry i didnt read the description box