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QuickSilver · 03-01-2009, 07:34 PM

I do agree that you should think very carefully before you start bringing new pets into the world!

I would like to think that we can change attitudes without regulation, though perhaps that will not be possible. For instance, Oprah's show on puppy mills was probably more powerful than many laws that have been passed. I'd like to see it be socially unacceptable to buy a cat or dog at a pet store.

Similarly, many people do not even know that there are breed-specific rescues. One of my friends was saying that he knows he's "supposed" to go to the pound and rescue a dog, but he's always wanted a lab... I made sure he knew he can get a Lab AND a rescue!

03-01-2009, 07:34 PM	#123
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	I do agree that you should think very carefully before you start bringing new pets into the world! I would like to think that we can change attitudes without regulation, though perhaps that will not be possible. For instance, Oprah's show on puppy mills was probably more powerful than many laws that have been passed. I'd like to see it be socially unacceptable to buy a cat or dog at a pet store. Similarly, many people do not even know that there are breed-specific rescues. One of my friends was saying that he knows he's "supposed" to go to the pound and rescue a dog, but he's always wanted a lab... I made sure he knew he can get a Lab AND a rescue! __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.