Quote:
|
Originally Posted by RaiderNation The store in question lost money on it as they fed, groomed, and tended to all of these animals needs ensuring they were in good health and giving away everything that they came in with...
Yes, they gained, long term, my business as I appreciated what they did and so maybe came out even or a bit ahead, but there you have it. |
In the end do you see the problem. They cause the problem by seling animals to anyone with money to plunk down on the counter. They then "act the hero" by taking back the GP they sold. They give the animal away, along with the cage it was returned in, etc. In return you take the animal they are unlimately responsible for,you buy food, bedding and other supplies not just that once but multiple times. You are rewarding them for causing that animal to be abandoned in the first place.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by RaiderNation Some people, and they might be few and far between (that I won't argue), actually care for the animals, ensuring that they are placed where they will go to good homes and the shop owners want them in good homes. They are out there, and they have my appreciation and gratitude. |
If they sell animals they are creating the problem they claim to care about. They are supplying mill breeders and BYB breeders and the concept that animals are disposable and replacable.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by RaiderNation Those that release animals into the wild, shame on you.
Those who could give a rip, shame on you.
Those who breed irresponsibly, shame on you. |
These are the people that petshops sell to and buy their stock from.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by RaiderNation Those who care about the long term health of the animals and what happens to the litters after they leave your home, I thank you. |
What about the animals dying in shelters and getting turned away from rescues because there is no more room? Why are people breeding while this is happening? Even if they care about the animals they breed they do not care about animals as a whole, suffering and dying.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by RaiderNation And those who feel so strongly on this, bringing it to our attention, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I might not agree with every point, but I cannot argue against the position - especially finding myself in agreement with it! |
We thank you for that. All we ask is an open mind and the ability to see the bigger picture.