Blue Merle Pomeranians

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by shais_mom
I know you don't mean this to be, but I find this offensive. There are a LOT of good dogs out there that you can find w/o paying for them at all. Stray, homeless dogs, shelter dogs, and free puppies (not advocating BYB just using it as an example)
My greyhound cost me around $50 and was the best and sweetest dog I could have asked for. My Keegan didn't cost me anything and she is just as registered as a $1000 dog would be, tho she might not have the 'champion' behind her name, I don't care. IMHO unless you intend to show and be a responsible breeder paying that much for a dog is ridiculous. I know you aren't going to love it any more or any less then you would if you didn't pay that much. But I also understand that the CLD is rarer in Canada then in the States and if you have your heart set on that dog you will have to pay. But just b/c you pay that much, doesn't mean you are getting a 'good' dog.

I never said I was going to pay that much. I said I would probably never pay anything over $850, and that 600-850 is a good price. And yes, I hopefully do plan on showing while my dog is only a puppy. What's wrong with paying a higher price for a dog? I never said I'm not buying from a shelter, I just won't buy my dogs from shelters. And yes, paying a high price does mean I'll get a good dog, just as paying a lower price does. There's no such thing as a bad dog.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by wolfsoul
I never said I'm not buying from a shelter, I just won't buy my dogs from shelters.

Huh....?

[wolfsoul]

If I ever get a cat, it will be from a shelter, I'm going to get rats from a shelter...etc. However, most of the animals I get from shelters I'll be rehoming.

[shais_mom]

ummmmmmmmmm ok
This thread has been turned into the debate of shelter vs. buying.
Personally, I wouldn't buy a purebred from a breeder. The only reason why I have Keegan is b/c a friend of mine gave her to me, after my greyhound died.
My first dog was a purebred but I got her from the shelter.
I think shelter dogs can make better pets b/c they appreciate what you are giving them. Sounds odd yes but....... true. Keegan has been spoiled since day one and would have no idea what to do on the street. Kinda like a kid that gets everything handed to them.
I find that buying other pets from shelters but not dogs slightly hypocritical. And it sure makes a lot more work for those people like our own Aly who have dedicated their lives to homeless pets.
Just my 2 cents and IMHO.

[aly]

Originally posted by shais_mom

My first dog was a purebred but I got her from the shelter.
I think shelter dogs can make better pets b/c they appreciate what you are giving them. Sounds odd yes but....... true.

I would not trade anything in the world for the look in my dogs' eyes after I took them out of the shelter. There is an extremely special bond between us because of it. I am sitting here sobbing just thinking about it.

Originally posted by wolfsoul
I never said I'm not buying from a shelter, I just won't buy my dogs from shelters.

I'm not here to criticize or judge, and I don't have anything against responsible breeders, but I find it hurtful that you would not get a dog from a shelter, ever. And the other animals you get from the shelter, you'll rehome? You can get purebred puppies from shelters too, not just breeders.

I'm not trying to start an argument. But I've worn myself ragged over the years devoting myself to the shelters and rescue groups here. I've had relationships suffer, school grades suffer, and my health suffer due to how hard I'm trying to get these poor homeless animals into homes. Its just disheartening to keep hearing about people letting their animals have babies, etc etc etc. Blah, I'm going way off topic now.

[shais_mom]

I have tears in my eyes reading your post Aly, I know exactly how you feel, well at least when it comes to the shelter dog part, not the other stuff My Shaianne and I were the same thing, we could look at each other and she just knew I needed her. The day she died, she jumped off the bed and looked at me and I just knew something wasn't right, I was just in denial.
But I wouldn't trade those 2 years for anything.

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by wolfsoul
If I ever get a cat, it will be from a shelter, I'm going to get rats from a shelter...etc. However, most of the animals I get from shelters I'll be rehoming.

Why would you adopt an animal from a shelter just to find it a new home? Why don't you just leave them for someone who really wants them, and will not rehome them, and will keep them for the rest of their lives instead of causing more stress from being adopted and then abandoned once again?

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by luckies4me


Why would you adopt an animal from a shelter just to find it a new home? Why don't you just leave them for someone who really wants them, and will not rehome them, and will keep them for the rest of their lives instead of causing more stress from being adopted and then abandoned once again?

The shelter is very cruel, and I can't bear to see the animals in there. They sell rats as feeders as long as they can get rid of them. You yourself rescue and rehome, don't you? I'm going to have a small rescue, and I'm going to actuyally treat the animals with kindness unlike the terrible shelter that even breeds puppies.

I'm not here to criticize or judge, and I don't have anything against responsible breeders, but I find it hurtful that you would not get a dog from a shelter, ever. And the other animals you get from the shelter, you'll rehome? You can get purebred puppies from shelters too, not just breeders.

I know you can get purebred dogs from shelters. But I want to get my dogs from reputable breeders. I already have one breeder lined up, and I'm looking into two others for my second dog. If I ever get dogs after that, then I will go to a shelter, but for these two I just want to go to a good breeder.

What's suddenly wrong with reputable breeders? I'm going to get a cat from a shelter and some rats...

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by wolfsoul
The shelter is very cruel, and I can't bear to see the animals in there. They sell rats as feeders as long as they can get rid of them. You yourself rescue and rehome, don't you? I'm going to have a small rescue, and I'm going to actuyally treat the animals with kindness unlike the terrible shelter that even breeds puppies.

Yes I rescue and rehome sometimes, but most of the time I keep the animals. I can't help it. It just sounded as if they were being adopted, but if you are truly doing good for these animals then that's great. It just sounded a bit odd, understand? Can you report the shelter or something?

[Kfamr]

So you can't stand to see the cats and rats in there, but you can stand to see the dogs, which you would never adopt?

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by Kfamr
So you can't stand to see the cats and rats in there, but you can stand to see the dogs, which you would never adopt?

I can't bear to see any animal in ANY shelter, period! My next dog, just like all others I have had, WILL come from a shelter. The bond between the shelter animal and their owner is something so amazing. I remember the way my Pooka would look at me with her eyes, she knew I rescued her, she really knew. All of Morgan's kisses....................priceless!

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by luckies4me
I can't bear to see any animal in ANY shelter, period! My next dog, just like all others I have had, WILL come from a shelter. The bond between the shelter animal and their owner is something so amazing. I remember the way my Pooka would look at me with her eyes, she knew I rescued her, she really knew. All of Morgan's kisses....................priceless!

Same here. Although, I do love to go in and visit them all weekly, you can tell they appreciate company and your love. I'd never pay a breeder for a dog. Even if it's $15-$45, when adopting from a shelter it's actually going to someone who needs it.

[cali]

kay she said she would rescue animals from that shelter and foster them, and find a home for them herself, she would rescue cats and rats and such to keep but most of the animals she would just foster to get then out of the horrable shelter. did I get that right jorden?

[cali]

I am to slow lol

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by cali
kay she said she would rescue animals from that shelter and foster them, and find a home for them herself, she would rescue cats and rats and such to keep but most of the animals she would just foster to get then out of the horrable shelter. did I get that right jorden?

No, I actually believe she only said rats and cats. Not dogs.

I just won't buy my dogs from shelters.

If I ever get a cat, it will be from a shelter, I'm going to get rats from a shelter...etc.