I made the mistake of browsing through the Craigslist pets section. I came across this jewel:
teacup sized dog wanted (crawfordville)
Date: 2011-05-05, 10:17PM EDT
Reply to:
comm-d45gf-2365121784@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Small teacup sized dog wanted. Does not have to be a puppy. No breeders please. I dont have a problem with you i just dont have that kind of money to spend. Please e-mail pictures and info. Will remove ad when I find the dog Im looking for.
Location: crawfordville
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 2365121784
I cannot begin to COMPREHEND how those of you that work in rescues/foster parents handle yourselves when you know that it's people like the idiot above that brings in little ones in deplorable conditions because they want to buy a $50 TEACUP. I have many choice words for this lady but I don't even know how to begin.
I also found a lady who constantly posts adds for "family looking for a puppy" the ONLY requirement is that the puppy/dog has to be FREE! And THEN a few weeks later they post an ad saying they can't keep it and require a "rehoming fee." This has happened at least THREE TIMES.
RANT OVER.
Bless all of you foster parents/rescue workers out there. I would be so jaded.