I don't have a huge problem with the change in the law. I don't think it will effect that many people and waiting a month or two may not be the worst thing when importing a dog.
Living in Florida I have seen the invasive species problem first hand and its a mess. But that is a whole other issue I won't go into on this thread. I get to worry about giant Burmese Pythons hurting my dogs, thank you irresponsible pet owners.
I don't trust a word from the HSUS, "estimates". It is not the same as cold, hard, statistics. I keep seeing 2.7 million dogs and cats are euthanized every year. I would like to look deeper into the numbers, real numbers not estimates.
A proper accounting of the data is so important if we want to have a rational, productive discussion about the issue. Otherwise, we just start arguing with each other when, ultimately, we all want the same thing. Fewer dogs in rescues.
I feel like the rescue culture encourages irresponsibility. While attempting to besmirch people who act responsibly.
It's not rocket science, its way, way, more complicated. |