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Originally Posted by holrosa
I would like to know where in Wisconsin the people are who have puppies to give away.... Don't these places realize that some people just cannot afford the prices, yet have it in their hearts to give a puppy or kitten, a dog or a cat a forever home?
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There are a lot of reasons "free to a good home" ads are becoming scarce.
Recently, in San Antonio, several cats were given away for free from a Craigstlist ad. They ended up in the hands of a sick freak that brutally tortured, mutilated and murdered them. It is one of the most vile, horrific cases of animal abuse I've ever read about. For every person with good intentions that wants a free pet, there is also someone out there looking for an animal to abuse.
Free pets can also end up in puppy mills as breeding stock, in dog fighting rings or as lab animals.
The other concern often voiced with free pet requests is long-term care. If someone can't afford a purchase an animal, how will they be able to afford food, vet bills and other needs?
