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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s  
In an ideal world where everything worked as we wanted it to, we could stand on boxes and scream "no one buy a dog, only adopt from shelters until they are all gone." Everyone would take the advice, do just that, no one would breed and the problem would be solved. But we don't exists in an "ideal" world and never will. It's a great theory and dream, but that's about as far as it gets.
If people prefer to have a purebred Yorkie, from a breeder, rather than adopting from a shelter, then that is their choice to make and it's up to them to decide what is the best fit for their home. Resuces are not always a good fit to every home and lifestyle and that's something we all have to judge for ourselves. To be honest, insinuating that it is "selfish" is very narrow minded and insulting. If you truly are 'not looking for a fight' and just trying to look at other perspectives, then referring to differing preferences as "selfish" is probably not the best way to go. |
and so it began.
i think you missed some very crucial words that accompanied the word "selfish."
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i felt like the animals already alive (and about to die) were more important than
my selfish desire for a purebred yorkie."
i never said anything about anyone else's choice, and i've said repeatedly that i do want a yorkie, but
I am waiting to see if
my "right fit"
could be one of those thousands of yorkies already needing homes. that doesn't mean i'd take the first one needing to be rescued. it also doesn't mean i won't end up buying one from a breeder. i don't see how my personal search is insulting to anyone else.
furthermore, the OT wasn't about rescues vs. breeders, but since a breeder mentioned the fact that there are so many yorkies needing homes, it brings up those questions. i'm not anti-breeding, but it sounds a little contradictory to
ME for one to say he or she breeds to cut down on the number of homeless animals. i also think the "i only contribute a few so it doesn't really matter" mentality is dangerous. it's the same way intentional and unintentional backyard breeders think as well - and look where that's gotten us.