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Originally Posted by Cha Cha  [/COLOR]
I do not understand this mentality. Why should the breeder pay the shelters and rescues? When I take in a dog whether I pay for it or bring it in for free, it becomes MY responsibilty. No one forced me to take the dog, but for whatever reason I cannot keep it, it then becomes the responsibility of the breeder? Why? I understand breeders taking their dogs back, and I commend those that do, but making them pay for circumstances of the person that took their dog to begin with does not make any sense. Imposing a fine at the end of the problem is not fixing the problem. The problem needs to be fixed before it ever gets to that point.
Personally, I am on the fence about imposing regulations, fines, laws etc. I don't want my government in my life any more than they already are, Let's face it...you cannot fix stupid, and it is the stupid people that ruins it for everyone else, and I am pretty sure they are not here reading up on how to fix the problems. Imposing laws, regulations, fees, etc., will only make it harder on the honest ones already out there. Owning a pet is already becoming a status symbol for the wealthy. It saddens me to think that one day my grandkids may not be able to have the dog of their choice because of all the laws, taxes, fines, regulations imposed to do so at every level from breeder, shelter, rescue, etc., and that doesn't include the vet care necessary to keep a pet. EVERYONE has a part in the responsibility. It does not rest with one group. |
Because a responsilbe, reputable breeder always keeps track of her pups. They do thorough screening, sell with a stringent contract and within the contract it states, said pup will not be rehomed and or put in a shelter. It states we will make the decision on where that pup is to be rehomed and will take it back.....
I believe every breeder should take on that responsibility, we brought them into the world.........a fee should be imposed if we aren't doing our job.