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Originally Posted by SladesMommy  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. |
Why stormy would you hate a thread like this?
I just felt bad for so many here on YT being told to adopt a puppy.
I just think its a terrible thing for someone to make another person feel bad for wanting that new special puppy of there own.
And no .....as much as I'd love to think ALL rescues are in it for the love of the animals...Sadly not all of them are...
And while I respect that you adopted all your furbabies.
I ask that you respect that maybe others have had problems with abused and neglected dogs..
Some kids have small children and dont want the risk.
Respect that they want to get a new puppy.
Thats all I ask.
I'm sorry if I upset you