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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  Tammy 8833, while I appreciate your sentiment, I can't agree with your rationale. I would think that it's doing these groups a favor by informing them of their associations. I would hate to think that such associations might cause donations to decrease but that is likely to happen if they continue these type of affiliations that can only tarnish their image in the future. I've never personally donated to Make a Wish but have been a regular donor to St. Jude's. I don't plan on withdrawing my support but do feel they need a 'heads-up' on Petland, who are using them as pawns to enhance their corporate reputation. |
I agreed 100% with you Woogieman. Tammy8833~We are not attacking MaW or St. Jude for the work that they do with sick children. I have repeatedly stated they are both wonderful charities and do great things BUT I am questioning the ethics of Petland donating to sick children for their personal gain. You need to go back and reread what has been said about this subject.
There are certain requirements that need to be met for the Make a Wish program and if they only way to grant a puppy would be from puppy from Petland it just should not be an option.
How can you possibly say that puppymills are not OK except for kids that are in the Make a Wish program? Your logic here is beyond my comprehension.
Puppymills are not acceptable in any shape of form EVER. I just don't understand how breeding sick dogs so that you or anyone else can have a "cheap" puppy is even an argument? To further say that because they are busy it is OK to condone the actions of Petland? All they have to do is say NO! I am not asking MaW or St. Jude himself to fight puppymills! I was questioning whether or not they knew the implications of Petland's donations and was shocked by the response that I received. I believe you have totally missed the point of this entire thread.