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Originally Posted by starsmomma  But I have a heated debate question. I would really like everyone to stay civil and on topic. Just wondering about some things to educate some people I know. They have come up with very legitamite concerns in an ethics class I am taking-would like some viewpoints and please keep it honest.
1. What makes a rescue a rescue? When does it become okay for a rescue organization to discriminate the breeds they rescue? What about all of the other strays or homeless animals that need homes?
2. What is the difference in a rescue organization and a broker? (Calm down). Is it not true that rescues often go to auctions and buy dogs for cheap and then turn around and sell for profit, not much, but still profit.
They will often take dogs from breeders as well, which then furthers the cycle of more breeding.
3. Would a "true" rescue be in the business to shut down auctions and puppymills instead of "rescuing" these animals and selling them (I am having a hard time differentiating this and being a broker). I am talking about screaming and YELLING, petitioning lawmakers, raising h#$%!
There are legitimate expenses that go into running a rescue-spay/neuter costs, medical care, vaccinations, food/shelter, GAS money. But where does a rescue have the right to charge 300 for a dog when there are dogs in shelters that need loving homes as well for 50-60$.
All I am asking for is honest viewpoints and some justification. I appreciate honesty and civility. Just raising questions and would like to see some answers with knowledge base that can be taken to class and discussed. If this is not the place, just let me know. I don't want anyone upset. |
I am going to step aside and hopefully some of the gals that work directly with rescue groups will help answer these questions...however, I must say, you may have just opened up a can of worms...I hope you get your questions answered without the drama that sometimes is associated with these kinds of debates....good luck!