Why Do Animals Have More Protection than Humans in Terms of Adoption?

Question

You can not adopt a dog or cat less than six weeks old though most breeders won't even consider adoption before eight weeks. That's two months. This is done because the impotance of bonding between young animals and their mothers has been found to be very important. Breeders have recognized that earlier detachment leads to behavioral problems in the animal's adult life.

Why, then, does this not apply to humans. Why is it okay for babies to get snatched up and carried off as soon as they are born.

I was also wondering why there is a two week "cooling off" period for almost any contract (house, car) where you can back out for whatever reason, but there are probably less than 5 states with a revocation period that long.

Aren't human babies and children more important than animals and property?

Answer 1

money

Answer 2

It will go against the desires of the aparents. They don't want to risk the mother changing her mind which is absolutely demented and selfish.

I often wonder if society in general would focus on supporting mothers that were able to bond with the child initially, would it prevent some of the attachment issues many adoptees develop. I don't find using the rational it was the "time spent in an orphanage" as an acceptable rational and people just dropping the ball there. More preventative measures are needed.

Its sad that they would rather risk raising another woman's child that could develop attachment issues because they were ripped out of their mothers arms at the hospital instead of encouraging these single moms to try and bond first.

I don't think a-parents should have any contact with a mother until she gives birth, has time bond as well as she given the time for her hormones to even out so she can think clearly.

What kind of animal can't understand and respect that.!

Answer 3

Dear Camira,

I agree with EVERYTHING Tish said. 100%. I find it odd  and a bit pathetic that we have had an Animal Rights Movement be so popular in this country but I haven't seen much support for the Children's Rights Movement. Perfect example being that the US STILL hasn't ratified the UN Treaty on the Rights of the Child. (One of two countries who haven't - Somolia is the other.)

I would like to add that I know first hand that there are also MANY people (several people on this board alone) who ARE very concerned about these things from all planes and I appreciate their efforts to make a difference, whether by their actions in their own homes and situations, by volunteering their time, lending their money or voices or however they are trying to help. Thank you.

Answer 4

In all but foster care adoptions, the only parties to the adoption whose feelings are considered is the adoptive parents.  And THEY aren't the ones who have to go through the loss of their own flesh and blood.

Answer 5

i understand what you are saying and you have a good point but humans aren't getting "snached" way from there parents. For some it is better to be adopted-like me. You should know each situation befor you say such a comon statment.

Answer 6

I agree.

And the breeder will tell you all about your puppy's lineage, temperament, etc.

We, on the other hand are blank slates, genes and a history don't matter according to many APs & agencies.

Answer 7

Actually, it is about feeding and weening. Not particularly about bonding when it comes to dogs. There is no real substitute for the nutrition provided by the mother. I deal with dog breeders with in my profession on a regular basis and have discussed this with many of them...it is also about the fact that the mother teaches the dog behavior, such as cleaning itself. Or in the case of cats, how to use a litter box.

These two things are not comparable to children's rights.

In fact, if you research animal rights in comparison to childrens rights, you will see a vast difference between them. You can actually torture and skin an animal while it is still alive and only receive a fine of 500 dollars. If you did the same to a child, you would be locked up for life or receive the death penalty.

The two are just not comparable in my mind.

Answer 8

I ask this question everyday...I just think there are more people concerned with the well being of animals than for humans....its so sad but what are you gonna do.

Answer 9

my friend is a siamese breeder.  she doesn't allow anyone to touch the kittens until they are 8 weeks old.

IMO... some people think that any extended contact with the fmom (absent of gestating/birthing and all that "icky stuff") will increase the chance of those maternal hormones kicking in, hence the mom will keep her child.  

if a woman is set on adoption it's best to give her ample time to make that decision.  

personally, i think all the snatching babies right out the oven, pamoms trying to nurse after delivery, paps in the delivery room, shoving papers in the face of a woman immediately after birth, visiting family members (paps), birth annoucements, et al, is slightly neurotic.