Some children would be better off being born a puppy. A puppy at the Oregon Humane Society in Portland is not placed until the family has met with a counselor who explains the needs of puppies. If the puppy is very young, the family must certify that someone will be home during the day to care for the puppy - at least half time until the puppy is house broken.
Payment is made up front for the puppy's shots.
An outside fence contained area must be provided. And finally, the family and puppy will be visited at home by the humane society to check these safeguards. While most babies are born into loving, nurturing homes, far too many are born into environments where violence is the norm. Ninety percent were abused as children by family members. One hundred percent had school problems, including failing at least one grade.