Dog called Fezco is dumped at North Carolina shelter after it humped another male canine
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Via: john-russell • 2 years ago • 14 commentsBy: Adam Manno (Mail Online)
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His owners accused him of being gay after spotting him humping another male dog
A dog was dumped at a North Carolina animal shelter after his owners branded him gay for humping another male dog.
Fezco is 50 lbs and four to five years old, according to Stanly County Animal Protective Services in Albemarle, about 40 mi east of Charlotte.
The shelter is asking for volunteers who can house Fezco until he's adopted after his owners saw him behaving in ways they don't approve of.
The dog, whose breed is unknown, is friendly and likes other people and animals, the shelter notes.
Mounting or thrusting can be part of normal play behavior for pets and not necessarily indicative of their sexuality, according to theASPCA. Puppies often mount playmates, people and toys until they reach sexual maturity, while neutered or spayed male or female dogs may continue to mount because they enjoy doing so.
In addition, dogs sometimes mount other animals 'to display social status or control,' the ASPCA notes.
Homosexual behavior has been noted in over 1,500 animals species, according toScientific American.
Fezco the dog has been dropped off at a North Carolina shelter after his owners accused him of being gay after spotting him humping another male dog
The dog is about four to five years old and is friendly with people and other animals, says the Stanly County Animal Shelter, which is asking for volunteers to foster it until it finds a home
The dog's owners allegedly saw him humping another male dog and left him at the shelter. Dogs mount other dogs for many reasons, including 'to display social status or control'
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It is unclear if Fezco has been fostered or adopted as of Sunday morning.
Animals who have been observed engaging in same-sex sexual behavior include elephants, giraffes, dolphins, penguins, Japanese macaque monkeys and lions, according toPETA.
Instances of male penguins in long-term relationships have been noted at the London Zoo, with penguins Ronnie and Reggie, and at the Central Park Zoo, with penguins Roy and Silo.
Male giraffes 'are known to rub their necks along each other’s bodies and spend many hours courting and caressing their potential partner,' according to PETA. Scientists have also 'observed male lions nuzzling, caressing, and mounting each other.'
Most research into same-sex relationships in animals describes the practice as an 'evolutionary paradox,' since it doesn't help the animal reproduce not does it directly contribute to the survival of the species.
But biologists Nathan W. Bailey and Marlene Zuk from the University of California, Riverside found some benefits in the practice.
'For example, their studies of the Laysan albatross show that female-female pairing can increase fitness by taking advantage of the excess of females and shortage of males in the population and provide superior care for offspring,' according toYale Scientificmagazine.
Homosexuality has been noted in over 1,500 animals species, including Japanese Macaque monkeys and penguins. Two famous cases of male penguins in long-term relationships are Ronnie and Reggie at the London Zoo and Roy and Silo at the Central Park Zoo
'Moreover, same-sex pairing in many species actually alleviates the likelihood of divorce and curtails the pressure on the opposite sex by allowing members to exhibit more flexibility to form partnerships, which in turn strengthens social bonds and reduces competition.'
Recently, researchers are moving away from the idea that same-sex behavior in animals is aberrant or that it developed independently in each species.
'What if [same-sex sexual behavior] has been around since animals began to engage in sexual behavior of any kind?' asked researchers Ambika Kamath, Julia Monk, Erin Giglio, Max Lambert and Caitlin McDonough in an op-ed for Scientific American.
'In our hypothesis, the ancestral animal species mated indiscriminately with regard to sex, i.e., they mated with individuals of all sexes, if only because it is unlikely that the other traits required to recognize a compatible mate-differences in size, shape, color or odor, for example - evolved at exactly the same time as sexual behaviors.'
HOMOSEXUALITY IN ANIMALS
Homosexuality in nature has been observed in as many as 1,500 animal species, humans included.
There has yet to be an accepted explanation based on neurological, chemical or behavioural factors to explain why some animals are homosexual and some or heterosexual.
Some scientists say it may be due to exposure to testosterone levels in the womb, although this remains a hotly debated topic which has yet to be proved.
In a book titled: 'Homosexual Behaviour in Animals: An Evolutionary Perspective', the author, UCL professor Dr Volker Sommer, writes: 'Within a select number of species, homosexual activity is widespread and occurs at levels that approach or sometimes even surpass heterosexual activity.'
Homosexual behaviour has been observed in many animals, including: macaques, dwarf chimpanzees, lions, giraffes, dolphins, orcas and humans.
Some studies claim homosexuality may be a common as being found in up to 95 percent of all animal species.
There are two principle schools of thought when it comes to the prevalence of homosexuality in nature.
One theory states that homosexuality in animals doesn't need an explanation, with animals being homosexual just as naturally as they are heterosexual.
It appears irrational for it to survive as a trait as it hinders the ability to procreate directly, but many speculate it allows individuals to ensure their genetic material is passed down the generations indirectly as they are able to look after members of their family with offspring.
For example, helping nurture the offspring of a sister.
Similar behaviour dedicated to the 'greater good' of a large group have been seen in various species.
For example, in familial wolf packs only one pair of animals breeds - the alpha and the beta. The other animals ensure the protection, feeding and nurturing of the litter.
This allows their genetic material to pass indirectly to the next generation through their sister, brother, mother etc or whatever the relationship may be.
The same school of though applies to animals which have exceeded their reproductive age.
For example, female elephants which are now too old to have offspring.
They still play a crucial role in the protection of the young a the matriarch leads the group to spots of food, water and chases of would-be predators.
These actions ensure the survival of the young and vulnerable members of her family, again helping ensure her genetic material is passed down through the generations indirectly.
A similar concept can be applied to homosexuality, some experts claim.
Without the ability to reproduce directly, they are able to expend energy looking after the offspring of their family members.
Another theory states that homosexual behaviours aid in the successful passing on of genes in the long-term as young animals 'practice' mating techniques and ways of attracting a member of the opposite sex.
Rates of homosexuality in different species continues to be unknown, as ongoing research finds more nuances to homosexuality in nature.
It continues to be found in more species but the level of homosexuality in individual species is not well enough studied to be able to determine if homosexuality is becoming increasingly common.
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It says the dog is 4 or 5 years old. The owner has never bonded with the dog?
Bonded? Is that what they're calling it now?
Oh, for Pete's sake. Dogs do that to show dominance, among other things. Some will also hump humans' legs. Does that mean they're into bestiality? And either way, who cares? If he was a good dog - friendly, reasonably obedient, affectionate, and nondestructive, what does it matter?
I could never give up my Casey pup over something so silly.
If I ever wanted to get rid of mine, it would be for barking...at everything...
Mine barks, but not too much.
If I got rid of him, it would be for waiting until I'm all settled into my recliner with popcorn and a good movie going, then going to the door like he needs to go out, and refusing to go out. Five or 6 times an hour. I rewind more movie scenes because of that particular shenanigan.
LMAO
Goes to show that some people should not own pets.
Yep. Shows me they never cared for the dog to begin with.
They should send him to Big Gay Al's Big Gay Animal Sanctuary to live with Sparky.
Send the former owners to live with Carol Baskin!
Don't worry, she doesn't put animals in cages.... Sure.
Because? "Homosexuality doesn't exist in nature"...
Have no fundie nunus ever been to a fucking farm?
That dog is better off without morons like that as owners.
Idiots abound.