I don't think Petco would really want to do that in the event that it would cost them dollars in lost sales but maybe I am too cynical. I am afraid that profit is what is truly behind the pet explosion.
I'm not trying to step on any toes because I too am just as guilty of lavishing many dollars on frivolous pet items. If we were all as concerned as we say we are about cruelty to animals, we would probably be spending that money to fund animal spay/neuter activites & shelters.
Also, if we weren't willing to spend $1000s of dollars for these cute little purebred pups (again I am guilty), the puppy millers would lose their market and the profitability of their businesses.
As pet owners & even more so as breeders, we need to examine our consciences. Animals are not baby dolls or accessories, they are living breathing suffering lives.
I have to say that I have thought about rescuing but you know what, I don't want to rescue the stray mutt, I want to rescue a cute little Maltese. Now what does that say about me? The ugly mutt's suffering doesn't hurt as much as the Maltese.
I pray that God will open our eyes & our hearts to become caring, responsible animal lovers. |