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Originally Posted by NanaDtreasures  I didnt want to hijack a couple threads so wanted to post this on my own.
While I believe its a great thing to rescue a dog.
I rescued a beagle I still cant pet after almost 2 years.
He was beat and is deathly afraid of people.
While people need to learn about Puppy Mills and True BYBing operations
I can state for a fact...that there are few ,if any Yorkies, Maltese or ANY of these small mix types of dogs in *shelters or the pounds* here in Ohio
Pitbull and Lab , Shepherd, Chows and other large mixes ...yes...
Tons of large black dogs!!!!
Labs were the #1 favorite dog this year , and it was also the most euthanized dog.
They did a spot on the news here in Ohio about it just a month or so ago...
When others I know who have TRIED to rescue a small dog there are none.
The Rescues get them!!!!!!
Now rescues...yes there are some but my question is this
Why does it cost HUNDREDS sometimes to rescue a dog?!?!?!
I seen $$ in eyes here too...
Its one thing to get them from abusive owners and puppy mills etc.... and charge small amounts for spaying / medical care they've had.
But why are they getting them from the pound or shelters?
People are calling everyday about small dogs...there are none..Try it...
They did a spot on the news here in Ohio about it that too a couple years ago.
Its a huge thing to pay for a dog who may have all kinds of personality and/or health problems.(like Hound Dog)
People do it every day...Bless them but its not for everyone.
Its disheartening to read because some of us breed.
Be it the professional breeders or small hobby breeder.
Adopt...Adopt... Adopt....when some people just want their own healthy new puppy.
AS much as we would all love to save all the dogs...its not going to happen
And I dont think anyone should be made to feel bad for wanting that special puppy of there own.
And I dont think that being a caring hobby breeder should be put down on YT
And PETA?
PITA is what I call them...They dont even want me to eat my fish out of my own pond....Sorry for the rambling....LOL! |
I haven't read through the whole thread yet, but I reallly hate threads like this!
I am "owned" by:
a 1 yr old yorkie poodle mix- adopted at 7 wks old. No health problems, no behavior problems, perfect dog. and ADOPTED! he weighs 5.5 lbs so he is still small.
a 4 yr old pit bull mix- adopted as a puppy. obviiously not the breed many ppl want, but she is perfect. Well behaved and no health problems.
"co-own" w/ my mom-
a 5 yr old yorkie/chihuahua (our best guess)- adopted at btwn 6mnths and 1 yr. She is "bigger" (12 lbs), but still small. NO health problems, and definitely no behavior problems.
a 13 yr old beagle mix- adopted as a puppy. NO health problems and no behavior problems.
I have fostered:
a tiny poodle mix puppy. Came into the rescue b/c the wife bought it as a present for her hubby, hubby didn't want it. Beautiful, small dog. (it was hard not to keep it)
a 6ish yr old 4lb toy poodle. Cute as a bug, very loving, only problem was its teeth (but in the long run, not a big problem)
Small chi/minpin puppy. CUte, no behavior problems.
1yr old JRT/ Poodle mix. Small adorable, no behavior problems.
+ various other "large dogs"
I have seen countless cute, small young dogs and puppies come through the rescue I volunteer for, plus MANY come through the shelters as well. In no way are the majorityofthe dogs in shelters, old, with behavior problems, etc. Sure some of them are, but not the majority.
I'm not one of those people that believe ADOPTION is the only answer (wouldn't that be GREAT though!) Personally I believe IF you have patience you can WAIT and find almost any type of dog you want in rescue or at a shelter. But, I don't mind people supporting breeders as long as they are responsible breeders, bettering the breed, showing their dogs, etc. My criteria for what I consider a reputable and responsible breeder is pretty strict, but thats another post for another time.