Rescue Chow Chows in Africa

HELP US FIND A LOVING HOME PLEASE!!!
The sad rescue plea of neglected and/or abused Chow Chows in Africa.... how do you choose to wear your label as a pet owner/breeder/relevant body?...

 

Chow Chow Needs New Home:
The sad reality is that there will always be chow chows in need of a new home. Not all chow chows needing a new home are neglected or abused. In today's world of transient circumstances, anybody may find themselves in circumstances they never imagined, as is so well illustrated by recent disasters internationally. The well-being of ANY living beings within one's care should be one's primary concern to resolve when such circumstances strike. Many deal with this challenge admirably and in the case of affected chow chows - they are happily settled with new & hopefully permanent homes.

 

Does Labelling Resolve the Problem?
However, continuously one finds the unfortunate reality of irresponsible humans who, for various reasons, take poor care of all living beings in their care. These individuals place a burden on society and effect trauma upon other living beings. In the case of the dogs, one often hears breeders labelled in a derogatory manner with vague terms like "back-yard breeders". Seldom though, does one hear the term "pathetic petowner" - and yet there are too many pet-owners who, even under the easily spoken "I love my dog" expression, do unspeakable wrongs to their pets.

The truth is, that whilst these exist, not all breeders are irresponsible or bad. And the same goes for pet owners. Unfortunately even some animal rights activists all too often paint a very emotional, one-sided picture to gain support for their cause. The labelling of all breeders (or even pet owners) as evil will not help change understanding of the real problem. Finding more politically correct labels to wear only skirts the issue. Continuous uplifting education under the honest and responsible bearing of the label which applies to oneself (be it breeder/pet-owner/relevant body), goes a long way to proving that any label can be proudly worn, when worn responsibly.

A Positive Approach:
A positive aspect about chow chow rescue in Southern Africa is that the vast majority of Chow Chows in need of rescue from poor circumstances, are not originating from breeders of KUSA registered dogs - if any at all. For the petowner wanting to act responsibly, one of the ways to prevent the proliferation of unregistered chows, is to, where at all possible, not purchase Chow Chow puppies from breeders of unregistered dogs - rather wait for the right pup from a responsible, KUSA registered breeder. By taking away the demand, one discourages irresponsible breeding. For the breeder wanting to act responsibly, the need to screen pet homes more carefully is strongly evident, as well as the need to remain in touch with the owners of your puppies for the lifespan of the Chow.

Relevant Chow Chow Bodies:
Apart from the SPCA, Animals in Distress and the like, the other bodies which have assumed a measure of responsibility for Chow Chows in Southern Africa are the Kennel Union of Southern Africa as well as the Chow Chow Club of Gauteng. Neither of the latter two currently have an official rescue scheme specifically for all Chow Chows.

Once abused and neglected, the Chow Chow does not give it's trust easily. Therefore, if you have the desire and feel you are able to offer a home to a rescue chow chow, please FIRST read the following article - Adopting an adult Chow Chow. You can then email your details and a short description to various animal welfare bodies who are most likely to know about chow chows in need of a good home. We offer a free service to these facilities to list their contact details on this page to bring together prospective rescue Chow Chows and permanent, loving homes.

Chow Chow Africa wishes to thank you in behalf of the breed, for the interest you show & hope to see you back here soon, with before and after photos of your rescue.

 

 

 

Animal Welfare bodies which may have Chow Chows Available for Rescue:

Animals in Distress

Barking Mad

Uitsig Animal Rescue - Cape Town (Have Chow Chows in need of homes - February 2012)

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