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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  I do understand the author's intent but was really thrown off by how she backed up her opening statement. Maybe I'm a stickler for details, but I feel it's important to be accurate, especially on this issue. Mis-information will never bring about effective solutions. I think it's a good thing that we all focus on different things. It can lead to a better understanding. Pet over-population is a complex issue and needs to be broken down to see different aspects clearly. No matter how each of us looks at it, in the end, it's all about the dogs and that is one thing we should all focus on. We're all they have and they deserve our best efforts. |
i am a stickler for details as well, but i don't let detail sidetrack me and allow that to shift my focus away from what is truly important.
i have not done any research on all the % because i did not see that as the main point here. it's wonderful that some people are doing the research, once anyone finds good valid information that they feel like they can add to and support fellow animal lover, feel free to do that. but so far, i haven't seen that kind of attitude. it feels more like tearing apart something than trying to add to.
honestly, pet over-population is not a complex issue. it certainly can be if that's the way you choose to see it. pet over-population means that there are too many pets around. and instead of looking for breeders. most of us should look in the shelter to adopt a dog instead of buying a dog, especially instead of buying from a BYB.
did i buy milu from a breeder? Yes.
it would probably be better if i adopted an animal needing a home from the shelter instead of purchasing a dog that can too easily find a loving home. but just because i made a decision to buy a dog instead of adopting doesn't mean i am going to justify that and say that's the right thing to do.
same as BYBers or BYBer supporters.
don't try to justify what is
not right. if you are doing something wrong, or have done something wrong. the least you can do is to recognize that and be honest with the reality that YOU ARE adding to the pet over-population problem.
justifying a wrong cause just make you look stupid, it doesn't make what you are doing right because you poorly 'justified' it.
(when i say 'you' i don't mean anyone specific, i just mean people in general. i am clarifying so that the post won't be read with a overall tone of hostility... thanks)