What to do with a dog you don’t want to keep
In recent years, keeping pets has become a choice for many families, but the problems that come with it have gradually emerged. Some people can no longer keep pets, especially dogs, for various reasons. How to deal with unwanted dogs has become a hot topic of social concern. The following is a summary of discussions and solutions on this topic across the network in the past 10 days.
1. Statistics on hot topics

| topic | Number of discussions (times) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| The consequences of abandoning a dog | 12,500 | Weibo, Zhihu |
| Recommended pet adoption agencies | 8,700 | Xiaohongshu, Douyin |
| How to find a new owner for your dog | 6,300 | Tieba, WeChat |
| Legal liability for abandonment | 4,200 | Zhihu, Bilibili |
2. What to do with a dog you don’t want to keep?
1.Looking for new owner: This is the most ideal way. Finding the right new home for your dog can be done through social media, pet forums, or recommendations from friends. Make sure the new owner has adequate conditions and love.
2.Contact a pet adoption agency: Many cities have professional pet adoption agencies who will help dogs find new homes. The following are adoption agencies that have been highly discussed in the past 10 days:
| Organization name | Location | Contact information |
|---|---|---|
| Loving pet home | Beijing | WeChat public account: @aixinpet |
| Stray dog rescue center | Shanghai | Tel: 021-12345678 |
| pet adoption center | Guangzhou | Official website: www.petadopt.com |
3.Temporary foster care: If you cannot take care of the dog in the short term, you can consider leaving the dog in a pet store or a friend's house, and then take it back when conditions permit.
4.Avoid abandonment: Abandonment not only causes harm to the dog, but may also face legal liability. According to the Animal Epidemic Prevention Act, abandoning a pet may result in a fine.
3. Consequences of abandonment
Abandoning a dog is not only irresponsible behavior, but also causes the following problems:
-Dog psychological trauma: Dogs have a strong sense of dependence on their owners, and abandonment can lead to anxiety, depression and even aggressive behavior.
-social issues: Abandoned dogs may become stray dogs, increase the pressure on urban management, and even spread diseases.
-legal risks: Some areas have introduced regulations that explicitly prohibit abandoning pets. Violators may face fines or other penalties.
4. Suggestions from netizens
Based on discussions among netizens in the past 10 days, the following are suggestions for dealing with unwanted dogs:
| Suggestions | support rate |
|---|---|
| Looking for new owner | 85% |
| Contact adoption agency | 70% |
| Temporary foster care | 50% |
| Educate pet owners | 65% |
5. Summary
Keeping a dog is a responsibility. If you cannot continue to keep the dog for some reason, you should choose a reasonable way to deal with it and avoid abandoning it directly. By finding a new owner, contacting an adoption agency, or temporarily fostering, you can protect your dog's welfare and reduce social problems. I hope every pet owner can treat life kindly and assume their due responsibilities.
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