10/05/2026
Many people ask me: “We’re looking for a small dog for the kids.”
When I hear that, I get a very heavy feeling. Because behind what seems like an innocent request lies a dangerous mentality:
The mentality that animals are just commodities with certain specifications we can own for a specific benefit, for a specific purpose, for a specific time.
And then comes the neglect, the harm, and the worst of all? The moment of betrayal. The betrayal of abandonment.
For the dog, you are their entire world. You are safety, love, and trust. They put all of their trust in you.
But when you view them from the beginning as a tool that serves you, the outcome is always harm and injustice. And when the time comes to abandon them, that moment of betrayal reveals the truth of the relationship.
That moment causes deep emotional collapse for the dog — they cannot even understand. Why and what is the reason. Studies confirm that the pain of betrayal resembles physical pain.
The dog you’re “looking for” for your kids is actually like children: a moral commitment, a lifelong responsibility, no matter how heavy they might became or how hard your circumstances get.
The dog needs daily care, a loving home, and your presence gives them affection and safety. Being who depends on you completely.
Do you see the dog as a tool to benefit from until the benefits stop? Or as an individual who deserves care, protection, love, and commitment?
Your answer reflects your personality and your values in life.
