[gemy]

Where there is smoke there is fire. I would never support an organization that has so many dubious agendas and so many concerning points about their true aims.

Dogs have been bred over many centuries to become and be companions to humans. And yes they have descended from wolves... but they are now much much different from wolves.

I will never knowingly support any organization that denies pet ownership!!!!! There are so very many studies, from so many countries that detail out how pets function to help and support humans. This is a very symbiotic relationship.

Owning a pet is a great responsibility and the rewards of same are commensurately great.

I have posted before in other threads that we are under attack... this can be subtle, and not so subtle ... however we as show and pet owners are not organized to disseminate and put forward our point of view.

Am I distressed about so many animals in shelters, so many abused and unloved animals? Of course, my heart bleeds. But I don't believe that breeders are the ones that create this situation.

So how does this happen? If only 7% of any dog in a shelter is a pure bred - then surely the problem is non pure breeds. No mandatory spay and neuter for non pure bred dogs/cats.

The instant society we have created that has no idea about pet ownership ... Let me recycle my pet that I didn't realize would poop and pee in awkward places. That need exercise and discipline and the very basic of vet care. That heaven help me I needed to brush and groom and trim the nails of!

This thread has touched within me a very passionate place. Of yes I agree that all humans should treat each other ethically and that needs to be expanded to pets. But just what is ethical?. We this human race have domesticated dogs, bred them, loved them, and we have the ethical and moral responsibility to see that they remain the beloved companions of the HUMAN RACE.