I need some Pet Talk good vibes please

[aly]

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO upset right now. I am just shaking and crying from anger and hurt. This STUPID man on a poodle forum I'm on has made some really ignorant posts. He bought a toy poodle puppy from a breeder, deemed it retarded, said it needed medication, and sent it back to the breeder. The way he said it though was so bad. He really upset me so bad. I wrote and said dogs are not disposable toys for children and they are a lifelong commitment. Well anyway tonight he made this awful post that has me so upset. Look at this one paragraph:

And yes the only reason I bought this pup was to keep the
kids busy. Not for an addition to the family, not for an extra
special love that you get from dogs, not because I love the breed, because it would keep the kids busy. When the kids are tired of it, when it's not cute no more, it will probably end up in a pound or rescue. That's where most dogs end up. Cruel? Harsh? Eh, it's honest.


And I think of all the sad little faces at the shelter I work at and at the one I volunteer at. They don't deserve idiots like this. The breeder must be AWFUL to let a puppy go home to a man like this. I don't even think you can call him a man. I think I would get kicked off of here if I said the words I'd like to say to describe him. I'm so mad and sad. WHEN will people stop being so CRUEL?

Here's another paragraph that just has me crying:

Animals were put on this earth to serve man, to fill a need to serve a purpose, to make man's life easier. What gives me that idea? God. Read Genesis. I did not say they should be abused or beaten or sacrificed so don't even go there. They are to be eaten, worn, tested and to make money off of (you breeders know what I am talking about) and as companions.

The lil retard will be better off with a person who does not have a life one that dedicates all of their time to help poor animals

[Karen]

He's just one person. One sad, misguided person. And I bet he didn't represent himself to the breeder that way.

That said, gosh,, I am sure we outnumber him many to one! Cover him in gravy and let the Lab puppies in! Okay, that'd be too risky for the puppies. What I would do, though, is circulate his name to every local shelter you know, so he doesn't get a dog there just to return another heart-broken dog later.

[aly]

He already got another puppy from the same breeder

I guess its just hitting me so hard because a lot of the dogs at my work come in from idiot homes like that. It makes them so terrified of human contact. The sad thing is they actually miss their owners while they are sitting alone, abandoned in a shelter cage. The good part is we work with them and they come around so quickly and then get the BEST homes. I feel bad for the ones who end up in kill shelters .... my heart is just seriously hurting from this

[luckies4me]

Mind giving me the link to that forum?

[Logan]

Aly, after reading those comments, it seems to me that perhaps he is working overtime to see how many people he can upset. Why do people have to be so cruel??

I'm sorry he upset you.

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by luckies4me
Mind giving me the link to that forum?

Need I say more? I have a few words for this "man". What an.....grrrrrr!!!!

[Miss Meow]

Originally posted by luckies4me
Mind giving me the link to that forum?

Exactly.

In the meantime, can you forward those excerpts to the breeder so s/he can see what sort of morons are taking the animals? This infuriates me. All care, no responsibility isn't good enough for people like that, they need to be more accountable.

[Nomilynn]

That's crazy... the breeder shouldn't have given him another. I'm sorry you had to read that

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

I agree with Logan...
Sounds like an immature man who is just out to hurt someones feelings. I get that all the time at my job... He must be a liar too.. if not why would he be spending his precious "animals are put on earth to serve man" time looking and logging on to a poodle forum. It seems to me like he must have some kind of feeling for the breed or interest of taking care of it or he is some sicko that is just got on a poodle lovin forum to upset some people.... I think the moderators of that forum should give a boot out the door.... OR... maybe we can tie him in a chair and LOVE AND KISS AND HUG AND SMOTHER OUR FURRKIDS WITH LOVE RIGH IN FRONT OF HIM.... We could take shifts and give it to him 24 / 7 ......... what do you say Pet Talkers .... LETS DO IT...

[wolf_Q]

That is horrible Aly. I really hope this was just some guy out to make people mad and he doesn't really *have* the dog......that is a pretty sad breeder if she gave him another pup. What was it about this pup that made him deem it "retarded?" That guy is a total !!

I can't STAND it when people think they are getting a dog "for the kids." No matter how much the kid begs, say they will clean up after the dog, feed the dog, brush the dog.......they won't. They may love and play with the dog, but they are certainly not going to take care of it. It's ridiculous to even *ask* a child to assume full responsibility for a living creature. My friend's brother and family has a little girl who wants a dog. There are 3 dogs that live in the backyard of that house, and she is terrified of all of them. Their other kid is scared of them too. There's just this one schnauzer that they know that they like, so they want a schnauzer. Their dad was seriously thinking of getting a schnauzer puppy for them. He doesn't know how to take care of a dog (the dogs in the backyard are "hunting dogs" and that only) and his wife doesn't want a dog..........and guess how old the girl who wants the dog is? 3 years old! I haven't heard anything new about the dog, so I'm hoping they've decided against it.

People are stupid. Some lady came in today with a really cute westie. I was talking to her about him because he reminded me so much of McKinney . I was saying how hard McKinney was to potty train, and she's like "Yeah, we gave up with that on him. He lives outside now. Our vet said that most people don't think about the fact that dogs used to live outside all the time, so it's not going to kill them." That is such a narrow minded way to think. Yeah, WOLVES lived outside, and yes, some dogs (such as huskies, gsds, etc.) do have the coat and ability to live outside...but that doesn't mean that they have to, and most dog breeds, especially toy and smaller breeds were bred just to be companion dogs, *not* to live outside...

[koxka]

Originally posted by Sara luvs her Tinky
.... OR... maybe we can tie him in a chair and LOVE AND KISS AND HUG AND SMOTHER OUR FURRKIDS WITH LOVE RIGH IN FRONT OF HIM.... We could take shifts and give it to him 24 / 7 ......... what do you say Pet Talkers .... LETS DO IT...

Oh Sara that's such an idea .
That kind of people make me so sad

[toughCookie]

you are a very nice, caring person, thats why it bothered you so much. he does sound awful! but don't pay much attention to him, the kids must love the puppy, and they will give it love, and maybe they will take it when they grow up. I bet he just was trying to bother you, the creep. some people think its funny to upset others. he's not worth your time. this idiot is not a regular on the board is "IT"? (he?)

yes, I too would like the link to that forum. good idea!
I was in a good mood but now I just read that second paragraph, what a moron he is.
just ignore him him, he wont be around there long with that attitude. sad little man.

[Cookiebaker]

Aly, that is so horrible. There are some really disturbing people out there. That guy needs some serious help. I just hope that one day he will see the error of his thinking. Meanwhile, the world could use more people just like you....Thanks for caring!!!

[Pam]

This makes me sad and angry at the same time. I am so sad for that poodle. I just can't imagine anyone thinking like he thinks although I am sure there are unfortunately many people out there like him. This also is one reason I could never be a breeder. I would have nightmares that one of mine would go to such a horrible person. I am sure he put on a good front when he adopted that sweetie. Oh now I will be worried about the fate of that little one. Karen, I think your idea is excellent about circulating his name to local shelters. I would go one step further and circulate his name to local poodle breeders too. Too sad!

[Cataholic]

Aly,
I agree with Logan. I think it is very possible that man was baiting you. Even on PT, we have disagreements, but it doesn't get to that level..that is what makes me think he was just trying to get you going. Please don't stay upset. He isn't worth it. AND, we all know we can't save them all...and yes, that is upsetting, BUT, in order to be most effective, we have to be compassionate, caring, loving towards idiots like this, etc. , and be as upbeat and energized as possible, to BEST DO OUR JOBS- saving the animals...Your sweetness is what will change someone's heart....
Johanna