Wow...there is so much that could be said about this situation and the comments that have been made in both threads, but I wouldn't even know where to begin!
I can see what I consider to be valid points on both sides of the argument here. So just a few disjointed observations and opinions.
I don't believe that the "new member" deserves a lot of the crap that she's getting here and quite frankly I'm a bit shocked that some of the insinuations made towards her have been allowed to remain. Some of her points I agree with, some I don't, but either way...I'm not sure why she seems to be an exception to the rules here on YT.
I personally think that Petland is about as shady a business as they come and would love to see them all shut down. However, I also think it's incredibly unfortunate that MAW and St Judes stand to lose support or credibility because of their association with them. It sickens me that they are actually in support of them, but as a whole, I still think the two organizations do a whole lot more good than bad. That doesn't excuse supporting them, IMO, but there are LOTS of organizations out there that work towards a good cause overall, but that have both agreeable and condemnable methods of getting there. (Dare I say PETA?)
I see it being mentioned that there are better options, but
are there? Really? I'm not so sure that may respectable breeders would be willing to donate a dog to the organization at no charge.....?
I see it as nothing more than a chance for Petland to make themselves look good by using the names and reputations of two well established and respected organizations. And that is just SORRY! They are not "out" anything. They are likely just going to write off the would-be price of the dog as a business expense and come out smelling like roses in the end.
The whole idea of hosting a birthday party at Petland is just about the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard of in my life.
I fully expect to see the Octomom there with her kids celebrating their birthdays in the near future.
