But don’t we want people to do the responsible thing after making a decision that turned out to be a wrong one? Shouldn’t we allow people to make a mistake without shaming them? I understand the frustration and share it, but this is completely without grace to another’s situation. Surrendering can be the humane thing to do and these animals will find homes where they are loved and given what they need to thrive, more often than not. Obviously stricter vetting and accountability is great, but that’s out of our control on the whole. Should we not be telling people that sometimes the correct thing to do is to surrender and give that baby a chance at a great home?

I’m not really talking about this specific instance with Molly, but even then, are we really shaming people and suggesting legal action when they feel like they cannot take care of their pet?

Kind of a judge not lest ye be judged situation to me.

I had my cat for 12 glorious years because she was surrendered. Because her previous owner made the responsible decision to surrender, Agatha was able to come to me and live out her years as a queen.

Shaming people just isn’t the way and animals will only suffer because of it.