Hello everyone, I am your friend, an ordinary human who loves animals, especially stray cats and dogs. Today, I would like to talk to you about a topic that is a bit of a "cat and dog war": why are more and more people rescuing stray cats now, but fewer and fewer people rescuing stray dogs? Is it really because cats deserve more love than dogs?
Part I: The fate of stray cats is very different from that of stray dogs.
Let me first state that whether it is a stray cat or a stray dog, they are all our friends and inhabitants of the earth. But their fates could not be more different.
Stray cats, many people think that they are invisible people in the city. In the streets and alleys, community parks, you can always see their smart figures. Many people feed them, and some even adopt them. Among them, in addition to the fact that the cat itself is relatively independent, it is also because many people think that cats are relatively "cold" animals, and raising cats is a "fashion" and a "tone".
And what about stray dogs? They wander the streets, often relying on handouts from well-wishers. Despite the efforts of a growing number of organizations to help them, the number of stray dogs remains high. Behind this, in addition to the nature of dogs to be more affectionate than cats, is there also a problem with our human attitudes towards them?
Part II: The difference between a rescue cat and a rescue dog.
When it comes to bailouts, many people think of "adoption instead of buying". That's right, it's a good idea. But is adoption really that easy for stray cats and dogs?
For stray cats, many people will choose the method of "trapping, neutering, and repatriation". To put it simply, it is to catch a stray cat, spay it off, and release it back into the wild. Sounds cruel? But in fact, it is a very effective way to control the number of stray cats. Moreover, many stray cats will become more docile and easier to adopt after being neutered. Therefore, the cost of rescuing a stray cat is relatively low and the success rate is high.
But what about stray dogs? Many people who see stray dogs may choose to adopt them directly or send them to the rescue station. But in fact, many stray dogs are difficult to adopt for various reasons (such as previous injuries, timid nature, etc.). Even if you are adopted, you may wander again for a variety of reasons. Therefore, the cost of rescuing a stray dog is relatively high, and the success rate is low.
Part 3: How to get more people to pay attention to stray dogs.
With all that said, how can we get more people to pay attention to stray dogs? I think first of all, we need to change our mindset. Don't think it's only the poor dogs on the street who need our attention. In fact, every dog has its own story and deserves to be loved.
Of course, we can also use the power of social ** to let more people know about stray dogs. You only need to share articles about stray dogs in your circle of friends or ** to potentially help them. And, if you have friends around you who want to get a dog, you might as well recommend them to adopt it at a local shelter instead of buying it.
Whether it's a stray cat or a stray dog, they are all our friends. In this increasingly cold world, they need not only our attention and help, but also our love and companionship. So, let's take action together and do our part for these homeless little animals!