“We were appalled when we heard you say that you returned your adopted dog, Mary, to the shelter because she chewed your family’s passports,” Elisa Allen, PETA’s Vice President of Programmes, said in a letter on Friday, August 23.
“While you could get new passports and rebook your flights, Mary might spend many months in the shelter waiting for a new family—if she’s lucky enough to find one at all.”
“Anyone who knows and loves dogs understands that it’s pretty much inevitable that a dog will chew on something in the house at some point.”
“Dogs naturally explore their world by chewing on things – it’s just part of their nature! Maybe you could have kept your important documents in a drawer?”
“Dogs should never be treated as mere accessories to be discarded when they become inconvenient.”
“They are loyal companions who deserve the same steadfast love and commitment that they give us.”
Explaining the meaning behind their gift, the group added: “Since Allen mentioned she plans to get another dog soon, we’re also sending her a mechanical toy dog with this message: ‘This is the only animal you should bring into your home.'”
