Archive for the 'breeder' Category
I will never pay a “re-homing fee” to an individual giving up his dog.
Of course, I would pay an adoption fee to adopt a dog from a shelter, humane society, pound or rescue group, but I won’t pay an individual.
Since pets are property, everyone seems OK with the idea that dogs and cats should be sold. Apparently even a bad owner deserves $100 for realizing he doesn’t deserve his dog. Just sear ...
Last week I wrote about 10 reasons to adopt a dog from a shelter. I realize that no matter how many homeless dogs there are, some people will always buy from a breeder. For this post, I talked with owners of purebred dogs in order to get their opinions on why they bought from breeders. Here are 10 reasons:
1. You know everything about the pup from day one.
A good breeder will tell you everything about the pup̵ ...
Some people and organizations are against breeding dogs. Breeders are often criticized for contributing to the pet population problem. I’m curious about whether or not these same people ever consider the human population problem. Why is it unreasonable to buy a puppy from a breeder or pet shop, yet it’s reasonable to want to have our own babies?
I have done my fair share of criticizing breeders, too. How ...
People are either for or against dog breeding. Some only buy dogs from breeders, while others only adopt from rescues or shelters. It’s the same way with cars. Some people always buy new cars and others always buy used.
Here are some reasons why adopting a homeless animal is a good choice. Next week, I will write about reasons to buy from a breeder. I favor adopting homeless animals, but I also know many wonder ...
One of the main reasons dogs and cats end up in shelters every year is because people buy a pet before they are committed to care for it. I adopted my mutt last year, and it was difficult for me to wait until I found the right dog. I wanted to rescue every dog at every shelter. But it was worth it to take the time and really think things through, because I found a dog that fits well into my lifestyle.
Once you’ ...
