This is sad indeed, but I too have worked in a shelter, and it hasn't stopped me from wanting to buy a purebred from a breeder. The majority of dogs in shelters are from backyard breeders, or owned by uneducated people, and because these sorts of people are so ignorant, the shelters will probably never be empty. I donate a large portion of my meager savings to rescues and no-kill shelters, my home is also home to an almost embarrassing number rescues of all species. However, I have one purebred dog, and I'm getting another one. As important as it is to save the animals that are needlessly being killed in shelters, it is also important to maintain the breeds that we love through responsible breeding.
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