What Does it Feel Like to Be Returned?



Malia -- Back Again!

 We are not Macy's or Nordstrom's or Target.   Yet, we get our share of returns!   Cats and dogs are returned, not just to the League, but to shelters everywhere.  Well-meaning people think they want to add an animal to their household, and then something happens.  Of course, we will take the animal back -- we would much rather that the cat or dog be returned than given away, let go, ignored ,or hurt.   But, even still, when you watch an animal go home, you want to believe that it is forever.

13 common reasons

why animals are returned to shelters

1. The dog gets too big
2. The dog chews the furniture, the wall, the cabinets
3. The dog poops on the floor
4. The dog bites
5. The dog barks
6. The dog doesn't bark
7. Someone in the house developed an allergy
8. The cat scratches the furniture
9. The cat doesn't use the litter box
10. The family has a baby and has no time for the cat/dog
11. It's too expensive to care for the dog or cat
12. The guardian doesn't have enough time
13. The children are not responsible  (Really, parents tell shelter staff that they return or give up the cat or dog) because their kids are irresponsible.)

How do you think Malia feels being returned to the League for a second time?