What are the common myths about street animals, and are they true?
Common myths about street animals:
Myth: Stray animals are dangerous and cannot be tamed.
Reality: Not all street animals are dangerous. Many of them can be friendly, especially if they have been tamed before. With care and patience, many of them can adapt to life at home.
Myth: Street animals carry dangerous diseases.
Reality: Although there are diseases that can spread from street animals (such as dogs and cats), most animals do not have a disease that is dangerous to humans. It is important to check and vaccinate the animals before adoption.
Street animals cannot survive in the wild.
Reality: Many of the street animals have developed impressive survival skills. They know how to find food and shelter, but of course they are exposed to many dangers such as accidents, hunger and disease.
Myth: Street animals do not need help.
Reality: Street animals may need help, especially when they are injured or sick. Medical care, food and water can improve their quality of life.
Myth: Adopting stray animals is a bad idea.
Reality: Adopting street animals can be a very positive experience. Many of them are adopted into loving families, and provide love and loyalty.
Myth: Street animals are always breeding non-stop.
Reality: There are solutions such as spaying and neutering that can reduce uncontrolled breeding. Many organizations work for castration and sterilization of street animals to control the population.
Myth: All street animals are homeless.
Reality: Not every street animal is homeless; Many of them just hang around the neighborhoods, some may live with owners who don't take care of them properly.