Kobe has a brother! Don't be mad!

[MaddiesMommie]

Ericka~ you have your new baby and I wish you all the best and him the best of health. You did what you felt you needed to do.

I am just a bit confused by this thread. I see so many posts where people speak of how wrong it is to support puppymills and pet stores. I even see it in signature lines and such. However, this thread appears to be saying it is okay to buy from a pet store to "save" a puppy. I agree, you are saving that pup, but what about the next one? I am sure there are hundreds of pups bought from pet stores each year that go to terrible, abusive homes, go without being spayed/neutered and bred. Should we suggest people save those pups too?
I am not attacking anyone just looking for some clarification. I read Rachel speak up against this,(which I have read in many other threads by many other members) and she was accused of being mean and rude. ???? Yes, she bought from a byber, now knows better is trying to share her knowldege. I have walked through a pet store and Maddie came from a byber. Now, I know better and want better for ALL pup out there. It is hard to pass up pups in the window of the pet stores I see, but I think of the larger picture and the only way to stop puppymills is not by from them. Is that not what I have read on here over and over and over?

Ericka, you appear to be a wonderful mommy to your boys so please don't feel this is an attack on you.

[Lizzie07]

Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

I just can't help thinking of that poor puppy's mom. She will continue to be bred and more of her pups will come and replace that one puppy you rescued.

I know you let your heart win over your head but that's not the right thing to do in this situation or the puppymill industry will always thrive.

I always feel for the parents too, but when I read about people getting dogs from petstores or over the internet, without meeting the breeder or seeing where their puppies come from, I can't help but feel puppymills will never end, and the cruelty of the business will continue indefinitely.

I wonder if those young people who wanted a dog to breed won't buy the next one that goes on sale or find one somewhere else?

[MaddiesMommie]

Originally Posted by Lizzie07

I always feel for the parents too, but when I read about people getting dogs from petstores or over the internet, without meeting the breeder or seeing where their puppies come from, I can't help but feel puppymills will never end, and the cruelty of the business will continue indefinitely.

I wonder if those young people who wanted a dog to breed won't buy the next one that goes on sale or find one somewhere else?

I know what you mean...

There will be one to take this one's place they can go buy if they really want one.