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LaPeque · 08-11-2008, 07:40 PM

That IS a nasty tactic ... and an extremely low one at that.

I think it's also unfair, counterintuitive and counterproductive to place the blame for the fate of the shelter dogs on those who had no hand in them ending up there. Peta's money would be better spent on pet ownership education for the general public to help prevent the animals ending up in kill shelters in the first place. One's decision to buy a purebred dog does NOT equal a shelter dog's death ... irresponsibility, dumping animals, refusing to spay and neuter outdoor animals, and a lack of concern for animal welfare = shelter dogs' deaths.

I support a lot of what PETA stands for, but this really disgusts me. Rather than win support, they have more than likely aleinated the very individuals on whom their financial support is dependant with this tasteless little gimmick.

08-11-2008, 07:40 PM	#7
LaPeque Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: State College, PA Posts: 177	That IS a nasty tactic ... and an extremely low one at that. I think it's also unfair, counterintuitive and counterproductive to place the blame for the fate of the shelter dogs on those who had no hand in them ending up there. Peta's money would be better spent on pet ownership education for the general public to help prevent the animals ending up in kill shelters in the first place. One's decision to buy a purebred dog does NOT equal a shelter dog's death ... irresponsibility, dumping animals, refusing to spay and neuter outdoor animals, and a lack of concern for animal welfare = shelter dogs' deaths. I support a lot of what PETA stands for, but this really disgusts me. Rather than win support, they have more than likely aleinated the very individuals on whom their financial support is dependant with this tasteless little gimmick. Last edited by LaPeque; 08-11-2008 at 07:41 PM.