I'm irritated...

[marysmerrycats]

wolfchan

about responsible breeders, true dog lovers... I will have to think about that some more, I don't know quite how i feel about that.

about the breeders that cross cats and come up with some strange new breed, I absolutely do not agree with them. I don't like that at all.

I agree with Uabassoon, if someone wants a certain breed, try a rescue group. after that, I personally would never go to a breeder. I believe as long as there are homeless and stray cats and dogs, they should be given a home first! I would never get a pet anywhere except from a shelter or a rescue.

whenever I can get another pet, I will go to a shelter and pick one or two of them. I love animals, and want to get as many out of shelters as I can.

but everyone has a right to their own opinion, and choice. I am not condeming you. if you went to a pet shop where they get them from puppy/cat mills, then I would, LOL!

[luckies4me]

Woflchan, have you talked to Michelle in Idaho about her Mini Aussies? She also breeds rats.



I love mutts and shelter animals. But there are also purebreds in shelters as well. Morgan came from our local shelter and she's a purebred golden. I bred my cats a few times but I will NEVER do it again. There are people out there much more experienced than I am and it's best to leave it up to them. I do breed rats, but not without having people on my waiting list. Most get sold to other breeders and I know where they are and going to live because I know the people. We pretty much just breed for ourselves. But all my rats are pets first. I have a lot of ratties who are not bred and will just live here spoiled rotten. I am actually taking in some girls next week to be spayed.


I have had three shelter dogs. Morgan who I have now, Max who was a german shephard/corgi mix and Pooka my chichuahua. I know this may sound weird but I think most mixed breeds are cuter anyway. I just adore the scraggly long haired unekmpt pooches!!! I love them all. I don't think mixes are better or vise versa and I do believe there is a certain dog out there for everyone, but you can always find what you are looking for in a shelter dog. I have seen so many shelter dogs who are purebred. WolfChan, two mini Aussies even.....a BAD neglect case! There has been labs, goldens, huskies, rotties, german shephards, poodles, chis, great danes, bichons, Borzois, greyhounds, jack russels and fox terriers! If they do want a purebred there is a good chance you can find one at the shelter. My next cat is comming from our local shelter or will probably be one of the many kittens that I will bottle raised that will be dropped off at my work this summer. We're just waiting for the calls to start comming in and I am sure I will have some new rescues shortly. Can't wait!


I do have to say that I respect breeders who do it right, meaning they have waiting lists, have contracts for spays/neuters, inspect the DRILL the new home before the animal leaves, and ones that breed to prefect the breed and type of the animal. That's how I breed my rats and that's the only way I will do it. I don't breed unless there is a demand, almost all the kittens are reserved beforehand, all are sold on contracts including spay and neuter contracts, breeders need written permission before they can breed one of my rats and I always make sure I have updated info on these people. It's unwise to breed something just because it is cute, and I have learned that. There are a lot of rats I have that are just beautiful but I won't breed them because they have bad attitudes, aren't healthy or are just otherwise unfit for breeding. I am VERY picky when it comes to who I select as a breeder. But the point being, if they have the animals welfare in mind and breed responsibly I don't have a problem with it.

[CathyBogart]

I may kind of be repeating myself, but here goes.... ^_^

I love Mini Aussies. I think they are beautiful dogs, and one would fit beautifully into my lifestyle (Active, high energy, but I like to sit and relax in the evenings too) and I happen to find Red Merle Sussies positively BREATHTAKING!

Am I wrong for wanting this beautiful dog that would be happy with my home and lifestyle? Is it wrong because I choose to take in a puppy whose parents I know and love (Well, I know the dam, and I've met the sire several times) and who I know has been raised in a wonderful envorinment, with his every health need cared for? A puppy whose family history I can study to see what kind of health problems (if any) I can expect later in his life? These are the reasons I am looking into responsible breeders now.

Heather loves her dogs, and she is able to take them to work with her so they go everywhere!! She is actually a dog trainer, so the puppies have the best possible start; raised in health, happiness, and love.