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Originally Posted by livingdustmops  What rescue's did you apply to? |
I understand your feelings against buying from a petstore. I admire your persistance in lobbying against petstores and puppymills. But this is a done deal. She said she did not want to do it, tried everything she could think of NOT to do it but really wanted a Yorkie before her Greyhounds forgot their little dog manners. MANY, MANY people here on YT have bought their dogs from pet stores. Most regret the decision once they find out what most pet store puppies come from, but not the fact that they now have a Yorkie. It does no good to continue questioning every single detail of her posts. Its not like she is going to take the pup back! And it sounds like you are questioning her honesty. That makes no sense, she did not have to admit getting her dog from a pet store but did. If she was going to be dishonest, I think that would be the thing to cover up.
As long as we are sure there is a warning/disclaimer in any thread about getting puppies from a pet store, I think we need to hold back the personal judgements of those that have already made the purchase. Circumstances are different all over. I think it is better to save the third degrees for those that have not yet made a purchase. If they are just thinking about it, then you can do everything possible to change their minds. But once it is a "fait accompli" better to say what a shame they had to resort to a pet store, maybe list some alternatives others might consider before resorting to it and then move on -- IMO.
I know there is always a way to avoid buying from a pet store, but seriously there was a day that I might have done so myself, if my mom had not discouraged it. I had heard of puppymills but honestly had no idea the horror that goes on in them until I saw videos posted here on YT. I want to get the word out not to use them too -- but just don't want to keep hitting someone over the head after the deed is done.
I do want to make sure you know that I understand your feelings. You are a great advocate for animal welfare in your stand against pet store puppy purchases and the puppymills that make a mint from the abuse of dogs. Just trying to find a middle ground when it comes to those who already have a pet store puppy.