The Hidden Cost of Holiday Pet Gifting: Abandonment, Suffering, and the Role of Irresponsible Breeding
Most people hear “animal sanctuaries” and picture rescued farm animals – cows, pigs, or chickens spared from slaughter. But countless sanctuaries are quietly devoted to the smallest and most overlooked companions: rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, and other domesticated animals. Too often viewed as temporary pets or “starter animals,” they are frequently bought on […]
