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Originally Posted by dawn27  I beleive the difference is how you came to own your Yorkie/pet.
For example if you search on line the deference is in the type of words you use has a lot to do with what type of web site you will get. When you search for 'Yorkies for Adoption' rather than 'Yorkies for Sale' you get a variety of difference web sites.
Yorkies for Adoption to me would typically mean to rehome a previously owned Yorkies from a rescue.
Yorkies for Sale to me would mean to purchase a Yorkies from wherever as a puppy.
Either of which is still taking responsibility to care for and to provide a loving, healthy home for them as if they were part of the family and not as your proberty. Although the law says otherwise. |
See, there it is...to "own."
My point was that words like that send out a message. Words like, own, purchase, buy, it, for sale, 10% off (I actually saw this discount on Yorkies at a pet store). The message is so loud, my ears hurt, it screams "this is a non-living THING, a THING that doesn't feel pain, fear, hunger, etc., mistreat it, kill it, burn it, throw it out the window---no body cares----enjoy."
Words like, adoption, bring into your home, add a member to your family, sends a message of respect, love and understanding.
Believe me I'm guilty too, I used to use words like that. Until I realize the harm they were contributing
But as Maya Angelou said "when I knew better, I did better."