Dominique Swain Is Worst PETA Spokesperson Ever
Posted by: Erin Flaherty
Filed in:
celebs
11:20AM, Wednesday November 11th 2009
You loved her in “Lolita” and uh, whatever else she was in (hm…), but actress Dominique Swain just did a really, really bad thing that makes puppies cry. Not only was she lame enough to not get her dog fixed (what responsible pet owner in this day and age does that!?), but the cocker spaniel had a litter of eight puppies, and she decided to dump them at an already overburdened Malibu animal shelter. But wait, it gets worse: After driving up in her BMW and insisting they take the pups, workers there informed her that it was crucial that the animals be vaccinated, as puppies can easily die if they don’t get their shots at four and eight weeks. Her dogs were already eight weeks, but they had received none. When they agreed to take the poor creatures and suggested she make a donation to cover the cost of the shots, she claimed she was broke. (Well, like we said, we haven’t seen her in anything lately, but still ... animal shelters are broke, Dominique Swain is not.) And the cherry on top of this horrifying tale?
She used to be a PETA spokesperson! The group had this to say: “We’ve not worked with Dominique in years and there’s no excuse for her allowing her dog to breed in a city that is overflowing with homeless animals literally dying for good homes,” said the rep. “There are free and low-cost spay-and-neuter services available all over LA. It is up to all animal guardians to fix their cats and dogs. If people don’t have the resources to pay for spaying or neutering, they can still find free clinics by doing the tiniest bit of research.” We’ll just take this opportunity to say it again, Bob Barker-style, “Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered.” And Dominique Swain, we’re watching you. [Fox News]
TheFrisky.com is part of the Turner Sports and Entertainment Digital Network
lilrockgoddess4u
wrote on November 11 2009 @ 11:24 am: [report]
This makes me so sad :(
Lynn
wrote on November 11 2009 @ 12:42 pm: [report]
I can’t believe people who don’t want to throw down the money to get their pet fixed. It’s like $250 to get your dog spayed. If you can’t afford that then you certainly can’t afford to have this pet in the first place.
fallonthecity
wrote on November 11 2009 @ 01:42 pm: [report]
@Lynn: Exactly. If you can’t afford to take care of your pet responsibly, don’t have a pet.
amandabear
wrote on November 11 2009 @ 02:58 pm: [report]
What a horrible human being.
IrishErin
wrote on November 11 2009 @ 04:21 pm: [report]
Not even $250. There are low-cost spay and neuter clinics EVERYWHERE. I volunteer at a shelter here in New Orleans and you would be shocked at how many people don’t understand what a huge problem pet overpopulation is.
mayorbubbles
wrote on November 11 2009 @ 04:23 pm: [report]
this makes me so mad. It’s like my friend’s mom who had a cat but WOULDN’T GET HER SPAYED. The cat constantly got out and constantly had kitten over the course of a few years and when i tried to talk her into getting the cat spayed she would say “it’s too expensive”. HELLO! al the money you’re spending on taking care of these kittens could have paid for the cat to be spayed TWICE! ugh. They finally tossed her out so who knows how many more kittens she’s having -.-.
lewomack
wrote on November 11 2009 @ 04:44 pm: [report]
This is so upsetting!
Oreo
wrote on November 11 2009 @ 10:16 pm: [report]
I absolutely refuse to have my dog “fixed” and I am a very responsible pet owner.
I’m not in the habit of letting my dog roam around town to hump everything that he comes into contact with, so I fail to see the point of having my dog surgically altered to please Bob Barker and other disapproving busy bodies.
When I am asked by these people why I don’t get my dog fixed, I simply answer that he isn’t broken.
Jar by the Door
wrote on November 11 2009 @ 10:59 pm: [report]
It only cost me between $40 and $50 to get my cats and dogs spayed/neutered.
As a dog groomer, I can say that I find neutered dogs or more friendly and accommodating than their counterparts. Also, balls are hard to shave.
mayorbubbles
wrote on November 11 2009 @ 11:02 pm: [report]
@Jar by the Door
HAHAHAHA!!
Lynn
wrote on November 12 2009 @ 02:00 pm: [report]
@Oreo - can I ask why? I know, “he’s not broken” but seriously, what is the reason you don’t get him neutered? Does that are “fixed” are often better behaved and live longer, plus dogs can get out (just this week I closed my front door but apparently it didn’t latch, because when I got out of the shower I saw my door open and my dog playing in the front yard!) even if you aren’t in the *habit* of letting them out.
MuchoMacho
wrote on November 12 2009 @ 02:16 pm: [report]
oreo - you ever take him to a park? youd be amazed at how fast a dog can hump. i was at our local no-leash park and some guys hideous wirey haired black and white mutt runs up with his red rocket out and balls flapping trying to hump my spayed pit bull. the guy walks over laughing about how playful little sparky was. i threatened to kick his dog and told him to get it fixed. he said i was being cruel to animals. like leaving balls on a dog really improves their lives…
Oreo
wrote on November 13 2009 @ 06:54 am: [report]
I don’t need to surgically alter my dogs behavior. He’s fine. Also, there is no scientifically credible data that suggests that “fixing” a dog leads to a longer life. The data is highly skewed and unreliable for the simple reason that most pet owners that spend money on getting their dog “fixed” will also spend money taking a sick pet to the vet.
My neighborhood really doesn’t have a park, but I walk my dog every morning and after dinner. He’s a tiny male cockapoo and he’s always leashed when he’s out of the yard. He’s not humping anyone. When he’s in the yard, I am certain that my gate is secure.
I’ve heard all of the arguments before, believe me. I’m not interested in what my dog’s personality might be if I take him for unnecessary surgery. I like him just the way he is. If you, as a pet owner, are unable to guarantee the security of your dog (from a faulty gate, a leash-free park or whatever the case may be), by all means get your pet fixed, but I’m quite annoyed by the yammering of the general public telling me that I have to agree with their decision lest I be an “irresponsible pet owner.”