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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s  Possibly in an ideal world, but that would only work if owners were equally as responsible for the dogs they have as well.
I think we all know that there are breeders who do everything within their power to breed ethically and place their pups accordingly, and then there are those who don't give a hoot what happens to their dog as long as someone hands them money for it. Is that really a debate? I thought it was common knowledge.
Bottom line IMO, there are too many dogs being bred by too many people who don't take it seriously. People who mass produce puppies just to make money, with no regard for the overall health of the animals or the standards of the breed they work with. Also, I think there are too many people who are irresponsible owners. Too many people who get a dog without being willing to actually commit to them--people who pass them off the moment they are "inconvenient" for their lifestyle or because they just didn't get that dogs are living creatures, not just pieces of property or accessories. |
I think we agree that both breeders and owners need to share in the responsibility of the pet. There is currently no accountability for producing or purchasing pets. That is exactly my point. There needs to be accountability on all ends of this picture. If the owner of the pet that has puppies has no responsibility after they get that money in their hand what stops them from producing another litter and then another and then another
It you are a pet owner and do not spay/neuter you should be held accountable. No matter what category you fall into. A breeder is still an owner is he not? It should not be so easy to pass them off when they become "inconvenient". It should be made clear that it's a lifetime commitment to breed AND purchase that way there is no finger points and trying to place the blame of responsibility. If you want to your dog to have a litters of puppies and stand on a corner and hand anyone who had money in their pocket a puppy were is your accountability.
Shouldn't that irresponsible pet owner be held accountable for not spaying the dog in the first place? I understand that people cast off their unwanted animals all the time and they should be held accountable as well. Pet ownership should be a lifelong decision but it is evident by the millions of dogs in shelters put to death every year.