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« on: August 28, 2006, 09:08:20 am »
This is a good topic for discussion !
I am one of those who will rescue the underdog and nurse babies back to life or help give old dogs love they've never experienced or long ago lost before it's time for them to cross over. To me, euthanasia is something that I would only use as last resort. I think where the problem lies is in other areas.
There are too many BYB's and ooops litters around, mostly because people don't bat an eye in paying $500 + for a cute little pup. I think this is one of the first problems that needs to be addressed and stopped. Don't know how it can be stopped, but IF people stop paying big amounts for pups then there will be no more money to be made that way.That will help eliminate the BYB's.
I think all newspapers should stop accepting ads for litters,unless the monies made from those litters go straight into rescue. Once again, nothing gained from the 'birthing' experience except that the humans are out money.
For those who'd like to 'experience' having litters, there are enough rescue animals that need foster homes or , better yet, let's have videos for them to watch.
Animals need to be seen as part of the family and not possessions that can be tossed when one tires of them or when they start costing money. There are too many shelters that are filled to the rafters with unwanted pets. Most shelters are left with having to put these animals down in a very inhumane fashion.
I believe that those who are already here should be loved and cared for. To me, a not so perfect animal has the same right to be loved and properly cared for as a healthy one. I believe in quality of life and think that can be given to all of them. There are enough corporations who are looking for tax breaks, why not make it VERY attractive to them to fund treating animals, getting all animals spayed and neutered, providing food and good shelters and sanctuaries for those who are not fortunate enough to find homes.
I think that spaying and neutering should become mandatory and be free of charge for those who can't afford it. ( once again, big corporations can sponsor programs like that ).
I think that people who allow their pets to have litters should be fined BIG time. And I mean BIG time.
If you want to breed, then you should be made to get a license and go through classes so you know what you are doing.Â
Oh and finally, those celebrities who parade their pup in front of the camera , should be made to donate a substantial amount to local rescues. Part of why there are too many BYB's and too many pups can be sold for disgusting amounts is because everyone wants a doggie just like so and so.