WoodHaven
Well-known member
As someone who has spent the last 8.5+ years doing what she can for rescue, I'd like to discuss the needs of those in shelters vs. buying a dog from a breeder.
The idea that buying a dog from a reputable breeder KILLS a dog in rescue is ridiculous. It is pure animal rights bull.
IF that idea is Pure-- than no one should have their own child while ANY child is sitting waiting to be adopted.
Breeders-- responsible breeders need to be breeding dogs that FIT within peoples homes and lives or all we'll have left are the dogs that were given up (due to health issues, lack of training etc... ). Do you realize that breeders RARELY give up their pups/dogs-- it is usually a bad owner that gives up a poorly trained or ill thought of pet.
Sorry, but I've had it with the rhetoric.
The idea that buying a dog from a reputable breeder KILLS a dog in rescue is ridiculous. It is pure animal rights bull.
IF that idea is Pure-- than no one should have their own child while ANY child is sitting waiting to be adopted.
Breeders-- responsible breeders need to be breeding dogs that FIT within peoples homes and lives or all we'll have left are the dogs that were given up (due to health issues, lack of training etc... ). Do you realize that breeders RARELY give up their pups/dogs-- it is usually a bad owner that gives up a poorly trained or ill thought of pet.
Sorry, but I've had it with the rhetoric.