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Originally Posted by Teresa Ford  Some of the comments distress me. You all know I work with rescues and puppy mill dogs and mistreated dogs that need foster homes. So it is well known that I HATE PUPPY MILLS.
Is it ever ok do something drastic ? To break the law ? Yes, in my opinion, but grabbing a puppy and running in this case, I don't think so. The puppy was not in eminent danger. I could and would try to change the pet store's policy about selling puppies. But grabbing a pup and running away with it ?
We haven't got the right to break a window and go in a house even to save a dog, if the house is NOT on fire. We have to call the police and wait. |
I agree....I HATE THIEVES....I detest pet stores that sell puppies and kittens. But I do not think stealing is the way to "save a puppy" from this situation. First and foremost, I do not believe for one minute this baby was stolen to "save it from a horrible existance"....this pup was stolen to go on Petfinder or ebay or whereever people fence stolen property, with NO thought given for the welfare of this puppy....this theiving slug was going after quick cash. dont give her any credit for being humane and sympathetic for the welfare of that baby. With the puppies and kittens welfare formost in my mind, until there are laws forbiding the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores, there should be steps taken BY THE BUSINESS to avoid stealing these defenseless babies. You would think the businesses would want to avoid loosing this "valuable merchandise"....If they are going to allow strangers to handle live animals, they should be put in a large petting area, where they have to remain while visiting with the baby....not allowed to leave the room, see just one at a time, with a closed door and an attendant in with them. Put a collar on them that triggers a noise if someone walks out of the "petting room" with a baby, so they can be stopped before actually getting out of the store! Jewelry stores do not just lay their diamond rings and gold bracelets all over the room and let who ever handle the merchandise....they should be just as protective of a living creature as they are with a pricy piece of metal or rock. Maybe it should be made a law!! Maybe it should be a law that pet stores MUST microchip all their babies....or tatoo them.