Disturbing Dog News

I rarely partake in reading or publishing real, current news stories about dog abuse. While I will sometimes need to use a verbal illustration of a bad event or situation, I stay away from the gory stuff.

I see no benefit in wallowing in all the disgusting, horrible and illegal things that dogs experience. Sometimes you can know too much, and it becomes too much.

Besides, from a practical animal welfare standpoint, if the news is too gory, then people will turn away,  tune out, stop volunteering, and stop donating. Animal rescue groups and volunteers, take heed.

There is a way to learn about what not do with a dog without traumatizing yourself or others. 

Plan accordingly.