I'm all for reputable breeders. Most of them also take part in some sort of animal rescue. Like it was stated, they are not the ones who should be blamed for the pet overpopulation problem. Your anger should be turned towards the BYB's, puppy mills, and irresponsible owners instead of just bluntly saying, "All breeders are bad" (and no, I'm not directing this towards anyone, I'm just trying to make a point). The same goes for shelter dogs. Of course not all of them are "bad".
My dogs were both purchased from BYB's, but that was before we knew better. Do I regret making that decision? No, never. They mean far too much to me to even think that.
I am planning to get my future dogs from reputable breeders.. as well as shelters and rescues. I'd love (and plan to) adopt an older dog from my local shelter sometime in my life.
I admire those here who have adopted from an animal shelter, and I especially admire those of you who devote such a big part of your life to fostering and rescuing these animals and finding them 'forever homes'.
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