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Originally Posted by FlDebra  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. |
Thank you very much for coming to my defense. I do appreciate it.
Until you have walked in my shoes.... I looked for months for a yorkie. I have bad hands and wrists and needed a certain size. I could not just walk into the pound and get a yorkie here.
I looked into many rescues. (I can't find them right off) but I was denied no less than 5 times. I went to three breeders and was denied.
So if you want to pick and choose, I did say that I would do it again if that was my only option, and look back and READ I would do it again if it was for my Max.
I hate puppymills as much as anyone, but a person has to do what they have to do. Also, read that I am BITTER about this!!
Just because the rescues would not let me have a dog, I didn't think that I should have to do with out one: one of the breeds that I have wanted for YEARS, but unable to afford, or no room at the inn. Finally, I was in the position to get one, and I DID!
I don't even always agree with the different greyhound group rules, but they are there for a reason. SO I DO UNDERSTAND the reason for some rules, but again, I WAS MAD AND AM BITTER, because I was denied before they did the house check, or vet check.
We can continue to fight and argue about this until the day that we both die. I am not sorry I did what I did, because Max is a wonderful little guy. Great with all the hounds, and is my heart. *they all are* I would have preferred to get a yorkie from a rescue, but there are times when a little checking needs to be done. Rescues don't need to play GOD. I only mean that there are always exceptions to the rules. Even with rescue. Yes...I know what they come across, I see it myself with the Greyhounds.
Until all rescues realize that there are exceptions, people will go to the stores.
Just for fun, ask around and see how many would let you have one with 6 greyhounds, or kids, or no fenced yard, only stay at home retired...