Since you all are still talking, I guess I cannot retire from this thread yet, as Saversmont and I were the ones being "attacked" from the beginning.

Originally posted by Slave of 15 Dogs
Power Lounger, I think your question was a legitimate one, and I have had the same question, and I think that it has been answered here.
I agree that the question was a valid one. Powerlounger's response to the question, whether intended to be harsh and hurtful or not, was very offending to those of us who have or have had purebreed animals. When someone flat out tells me they wish my dog didn't exist and I am responsible for all the poor creatures on death row, I get mad, as we all would.

This argument escalated, not because a question was asked, but because, the original posts to the question, including mine were ignored for their good intentions and answered with cruel words.

We have answered the question of why people go to a breeder to get purebreeds and why people rescue. We all have to live with our pets, and we must do what is best for ourselves and our family. Some people find their perfect furry mate at a shelter, some find it at the breeder. I found mine both places. There is nothing wrong with providing a loving home for an animal. It's bloodline does not determine it's worth. We all know that.

Let's take all of the frustration and information, we have built up on this thread, and use it to make animals lives a bit better. We are responsible pet owners. We love our pets and give them the chance to appreciate wonderful lives. They do the same, if not more, for us.