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Originally Posted by DBlain  Why purchase over adopt?? Because this is the US and we are lucky have freedom of choice, if I am going to make a 12-16 year emotional and financial commitment to a living breathing being, it is MY choice where I get it from and what type of dog I get. I am sure all of us are well aware that one of the reasons dogs wind up in shelters is because people purchase the wrong type of dog for their lifestyle or family. So what some might see as being fussy wanting a certain breed, others might see as being smart for picking the right type of breed for your lifestyle, people that do that rarely surrender dogs. Mad I know you are passionate and fighting a good cause but IMHO if you are here thinking you will change our minds you are wasting your time.
Do you really think that on a website dedicated to yorkies that you are going to find people that think exactly like you or that you will be able to convert us. I highly doubt it, I am not saying you can't be a member here but why would you want to, wouldn't the time you spend typing here be better spent writing letters to congress, newspapers and TV stations trying to further your cause instead of your opinion. In fact if you would like help with your cause and identified some puppy mills you were working on, or ways you could use help, people on this board and even this thread might join you in your efforts. If I may make a suggestion why not drop the subject of telling us we should adopt instead of purchase LOL you will not change or minds anyway, and tell us more about the group you are involved in. I for one would like to know more about what your work is about, and find out if you know of puppy mills in MI that you could use help with getting shut down. |
You are absolutely, 100% correct. I did not come on this board for this reason. I came here because someone wrote me and asked for assistance. Once here, I became involved in a debate (thief vs. not a thief) that really has nothing to with what I am trying to accomplish and spun off from there. So, I apologize for that. While my personal opinion will never change, I do respect all of your decisions as well. I am no different than you - I purchased my Yorkie from a pet store, and my chihuahua from a backyard breeder. I just happened to have a life changing event that placed me where I am today in the world of puppy mills, and there is no going back for me. Maybe some of you will be in this same position later in your life - maybe not. But either way, I will ask this; the next time you are wanting to add a new dog to your family,
consider adopting/rescuing,
or purchase only from a proven, well known, reputable breeder.
Lastly, for those that would like to know more about puppy mills and the pet shop/internet/backyard breeder connection, visit my website.
www.madpuppymills.org
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