why do people say this?

[CathyBogart]

OK then....Why do people choose to have their OWN kids when there are THOUSANDS who desperately need homes up for adoption?! Why should having a little DNA replica of yourself be any more important than taking a child out of foster care and putting them in a home? It's the same mentality.

Heh...I know how you feel Amber. My last Dog House thread was hijacked and it still continued AFTER I asked it to stop. -_-

[Kfamr]

Eesh, Amber, cool down!

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Originally posted by WolfChan
OK then....Why do people choose to have their OWN kids when there are THOUSANDS who desperately need homes up for adoption?! Why should having a little DNA replica of yourself be any more important than taking a child out of foster care and putting them in a home? It's the same mentality.

EXCELLENT POINT! I don't see how that could be any different with dogs.

[moosmom]

Rather than apologizing for voicing MY OPINION, which I am entitled to, I have deleted most of my posts except for one.

Amber has kindly said it best. I don't think it's AMBER who needs to cool down.


Amber,

Man o man....

why did you all make this thread about your dogs from breeders? Mooshoo was just speaking her mind. All I asked was why someone would say that and promise themselves that they would get their pet from a shelter, but ends up getting from a breeder.

So WHY? Like I said this is somthing that is going on right now, with me personally. Nothing to do with your dogs/cats.

And im sorry if it was offended. but thats life.

this has nothing to do with you and your dogs, and why you got them.

Thanks for your support.

[Amber]

Okay, Im sorry. Im just upset, how this thread came out. And yes I need to cool down., Please splash some water on me.

I just wondered how someone who has there heart set on a shelter dog, but then goes off and gets a breeder dog.

[CathyBogart]

*splashes you* Purrrhaps they were just too impatient to look for what they wanted? Maybe they had the breed (and/or breeder) recommended to them by a third party. (Who may or may not know what they're talking about.) Maybe they saw a cute picture and got impulsive.

Our society today is so disposable. Nobody takes anything seriously anymore. Marriage, kids, pets, all things that were once taken seriously thet now have become a whim for many people, to be disposed of when they're tired of them. So sad for the other people/animals involved.

[micki76]

Originally posted by WolfChan
Our society today is so disposable. Nobody takes anything seriously anymore. Marriage, kids, pets, all things that were once taken seriously thet now have become a whim for many people, to be disposed of when they're tired of them. So sad for the other people/animals involved.

So true. Sadly.

[Amber]

Originally posted by WolfChan
*splashes you* Purrrhaps they were just too impatient to look for what they wanted? Maybe they had the breed (and/or breeder) recommended to them by a third party. (Who may or may not know what they're talking about.) Maybe they saw a cute picture and got impulsive.

Thakyou for this good advice.....




...........and thanks for the splash!

I needed it

[primabella]

I'm sorry my post was actually not written in response to your question. I got very upset with some of the things that were being sad.

Amber, to try to answer your original question, people might change their minds because: they're hypocrites and try to 'do the right thing' but had no intention in the first place

I agree.

[primabella]

Originally posted by WolfChan


Our society today is so disposable. Nobody takes anything seriously anymore. Marriage, kids, pets, all things that were once taken seriously thet now have become a whim for many people, to be disposed of when they're tired of them. So sad for the other people/animals involved.

So true...and sad.

[Amber]

Originally posted by primabella
I'm sorry my post was actually not written in response to your question. I got very upset with some of the things that were being sad...that's life.

It's all okay. I'm understanding where you all are coming from, and where moosmom is coming from.

Im gonna have to have a talk with this person. (Who is being the impulsive shopper)

[lizbud]

Originally posted by Amber


I just wondered how someone who has there heart set on a shelter dog, but then goes off and gets a breeder dog.

I don't understand that either. Maybe they just thought about
stuff longer and then decided they wanted a specific breed of
dog. ? Some people want the perfect dog (as a pup) and don't
want the hassle of dealing with a dog that might carry baggage.

I think training is training, whether you start from puppyhood
or train an older dog who has a willing heart, but through no
fault of his, has never been taught proper manners.

I'd have to go with Shelter dogs everytime. Not any dog, but
one that I feel a connection with.

[wolf_Q]

I guess I shouldn't have said anything, look what I started! Although I didn't post just to start something, I posted because I honestly was offended.

When I say my next dog will be from a shelter rescue, I really am not just saying that. I really WOULD like to get my next dog from a shelter or rescue. And if I am ever able to get a cat, the shelter would be the first place I looked.

Yes, I will be specific. I want a female siberian husky. But I know I can find that, there's many siberian husky rescues and I'm willing to travel.

Honestly I'm glad that I raised my first siberian husky from a puppy. They are not always an easy breed to handle, I'm not sure if I would have been ready for an adult dog, especially one who may have had some issues to deal with. I feel NOW that I would be able to handle an adult dog and work through any issues.

[primabella]

Originally posted by Amber
It's all okay. I'm understanding where you all are coming from, and where moosmom is coming from.

Im gonna have to have a talk with this person. (Who is being the impulsive shopper)

I really wish you had mentionned in your first post that this had a persinal side to it. Good luck with this person. Buying on impulse is a baaaad idea. Hopefully you can talk them out of it.

[catnapper]

You know what? Until I was in my twenties, I had no idea that breeders actually existed. Whenever my family was in need of a new pet, we got in the car and drove to the SPCA. In Nicki's case, I met a woman while shopping whose dog just had puppies. In Allen's case, my Aunt's cat had kittens, and he was the last one in need of a home. Pouncer was a "surprise" when we were shopping at Petco during one of their adoption days.

I personally like the "character" of a mixed breed animal. My Sam-dog was the funniest thing - Dachshund/Lab mix.... little Doxie body with Lab face and temperment But I can understand the people who just have to have a (fill in the blank). Many people don't realize that a (fill in the blank) might possibly be found at a local shelter. I had a German Shepherd growing up and would love my next dog to be one. I do know that I'll be looking in shelters for him/her - but mainly brecause I refuse to put out the hundreds of dollars breeders ask. Why pay $400 for a dog when you can get one for $50? I can use that extra money for toys and vet care.

Yes, people are hypocritical. I myself have been one on occasion. Its human nature. I swore I'd never shop at Target or Walmart again after each had their scandals, but was at both stores several times last month. (ok, a weak anology, but you get the point.) Its life... and unfortunately, people are emotional creatures and follow our hearts. When we have our hearts set on a pet - and a certain breed of pet, we sometimes don't want to wait for it - we want it NOW. Blame our rapidly moving society if you must, but people will do it time and time again because it fits their scedules and fills the emotional need of the moment.