Tyrion
Lannister actor Peter
Dinklage asks people to think twice before taking dogs home.
Animal charities are urging Game of Thrones fans
to stop buying huskies because
they look like “direwolves”, as record numbers of the dogs are being abandoned.
The rise in popularity of huskies and
other “wolf-like” dogs has been linked to the fantasy series, but many are
being left in shelters because their owners cannot look after them.
Around 10 husky dogs were
abandoned a year before 2011, when Games
of Thrones first aired. The number rose to 81 last year, according
to the Blue
Cross.
More are expected to be left without homes as the new
season continues.
Peter
Dinklage, who plays the character Tyrion
Lannister, teamed up with PETA to encourage people to
think twice before buying a husky.
“We understand that due to the direwolves' huge popularity, many
folks are going out and buying huskies.
“Not only does this hurt all the deserving homeless dogs waiting
for a chance at a good home in shelters, but shelters are also reporting that
many of these huskies are
being abandoned – as often happens when dogs are bought on impulse, without
understanding their needs,” Dinklage said.
“Please, please, if you're going
to bring a dog into your family, make sure that you're prepared for such a
tremendous responsibility and remember to always, always, adopt from a
shelter.“
The Blue
Cross is urging potential pet owners to make sure they research
the needs of huskiesthoroughly
before giving one a home.
Danielle Mason, rehoming centre manager at Southampton Blue Cross, said: “Huskies are
very beautiful dogs, but they do need experienced owners with lots of time to
devote to them - they are a working breed and need at least a couple of hours
exercise each day to keep them happy.”
FROM THE
DESK OF ANIMAL RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-direwolves-huskies-animal-shelters-peter-dinklage-tyrion-lannister-a7894821.html
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