[lollypop]

http://www.peta.org/features/everyda...dex=1#comments

[12Cickprior]

They make a valid point.

[ChrisGoldstein]

These fools have gone off the deep end. If i want to buy a dog I will. If I want to adopt I will. That's my choice and i plan to do both, but my next dog will be from a breeder. All that video will do is guilt people into adopting a dog they know nothing about. I have no problem with adoption if it is a personal choice and not because some one feels ashamed of themselves for even considering to buy.

[redDoodia]

They DO make a valid point to some degree.I think to NEVER buy from a breeder again is excessive.Some breeders out there ARE responsible,and do very good for the breeds they breed.I do think it does some good though,to encourage people seeking a compainion to at least consider shelter adoption.There are some WONDERFUL dogs in shelters as well as reputable breeders!

[ClaudeMarkus]

The first thing I thought when I saw the title was "you're just now realizing this?"

I think I've seen something like that before.. maybe it wasn't by PETA, but it was a similar concept for a commercial.

I'm very involved in rescue, but I also just bought a puppy from a breeder. I'm one of the few in my group of friends that has no problems with ethical and responsible breeders.

[barsikjal]

What's wrong with what most of them are saying? They're basically campaigning against BYB. There is a time and place for proven breeders, all else should fall to the wayside in favor of rescues. Unless you work a dog or show a dog, do you really need a purebred?

[pouslytut]

I pretty much believe in "Don't breed or buy while shelter dogs die".

I do, also agree though, that there are some responsible, proven breeders out there, breeding to make sure breed standards are kept and to improve the breed as a whole (breed standards are pretty important for a lot of reasons). However, most of them don't breed to sell their dogs to make a profit, and they're NOT BYBs. I would even think that most of them don't even breed that often.

Unless you need a purebred dog for a VERY specif reason, I wouldn't go to a breeder. A companion pet is just that: a companion, a friend. There's plenty of good, friend/companion dogs at shelters that don't deserve to die because somebody wants a puppy from a BYB.

Ultimately, it's up to a person where they'll get their dog. Our last two dogs were rescues and I plan to rescue as long as I have the means necessary. I never plan on doing anything more than some agility for purely fun, so a purebred dog is not something I need.

[arrasleds]

To say they are loosing it would mean they had it,which was never the case.They have always been nut job whacko's.

[HunterM]

This is like the covert ad that they ran in Dog Fancy a couple of years ago. Here is a link to it if you had not heard about it...

Free Body Bag With Purchase of a Puppy | PETA.org

Oh yea, and this video too...
PETA's Guide to the ABCs | 'Buy One, Get One Killed' | PETA.org

[juyrett]

Unless you need a purebred dog for a VERY specif reason, I wouldn't go to a breeder. A companion pet is just that: a companion, a friend. There's plenty of good, friend/companion dogs at shelters that don't deserve to die because somebody wants a puppy from a BYB.

While the BYB part is something I agree with, I do plan on buying my next dog from a breeder for the same reason that I just got a kitten from a responsible and honest breeder - I want a known set of genes to produce a specific animal. My next dog will most likely be a SBT and for that, while I would go to a rescue and take in a purebred one that needed a home, I do want one with known lineage from health tested stock.

Having two dogs now that are both from shelters I know the good that is found there. Even if I never do anything with my next dog other than keep it as a companion I won't feel guilty buying from a responsible and respected breeder while dogs are still in the shelter.

[pouslytut]

While the BYB part is something I agree with, I do plan on buying my next dog from a breeder for the same reason that I just got a kitten from a responsible and honest breeder - I want a known set of genes to produce a specific animal. My next dog will most likely be a SBT and for that, while I would go to a rescue and take in a purebred one that needed a home, I do want one with known lineage from health tested stock.

Having two dogs now that are both from shelters I know the good that is found there. Even if I never do anything with my next dog other than keep it as a companion I won't feel guilty buying from a responsible and respected breeder while dogs are still in the shelter.

The thing about being health tested, I guess for me just doesn't sell it.

There's no way to ever really predict if you're dog is going to get sick or not. A dog from known linage can become sick, just like a dog from unknown linage can. It may lessen your chances, but, overall, there's just no way to know.

Like, you know, people who have no history of cancer, exercise every day, never smoke, never eat "bad foods", rarely drink; but then they get cancer, and die; despite doing everything "right".

Like I said, ultimately, it's up to the individual as to what they're doing to do, and that's the choice they have to deal with regardless of what happens with said dog. Personally, I have no reason to go to a breeder because I don't need a proven health test or linage to know I'm getting a good dog. Whatever somebody else decides to do is up to them.

[ceagstuntee]

I agree to some extent, but this is a bit extreme. My son has a friend who told him recently that he's going to get a "real pitbull" -- talking about how these dogs he saw were $2,000 and had their ears cropped and were all muscular, yada yada yada. Sounded kinda sick to me. He wants a "real pitbull" because they look cool...like a piece of jewelry or a car or something. Not that I think that guy should have ANY animal if that's all they are to him -- but I definitely thought -- why not adopt? there are so many animals in shelters to chose from.

On the other hand, one time I tried to adopt a kitten through a shelter to give to my daughter as a gift. I felt like the women working there were treating me like some kind of sleazeball because I was going to give an animal as a gift. I can understand they may have some reservations, but they didn't have to be so nasty. That was one time I said, screw it let me go to the pet store where they just take my money and shut up!

If PETA wants people to only get animals from shelters, maybe they should start an ad campaign about how people who work in shelters should treat the public. (No offense to anyone on here.)

[kHy87gPC]

What's wrong with what most of them are saying? They're basically campaigning against BYB. There is a time and place for proven breeders, all else should fall to the wayside in favor of rescues. Unless you work a dog or show a dog, do you really need a purebred?

when they comment saying "if thats the only dog you ever want, maybe you shouldnt own a dog" is ludacris. not everyone can own every single breed of dog. if one breed of dog fits you and your lifestyle, wtf is wrong with only wanting THAT breed?

[pouslytut]

when they comment saying "if thats the only dog you ever want, maybe you shouldnt own a dog" is ludacris. not everyone can own every single breed of dog. if one breed of dog fits you and your lifestyle, wtf is wrong with only wanting THAT breed?

Nothing is wrong with wanting a particular breed of dog.

The issue is where people get them... like BYB's.

[gortusbig]

It's "their" dog- if they wanna buy a shiteater from some hick in a Wal Mart parking lot... That's "their" choice. Is it the right one? Probably not. But the slope these crazies walk on is enough to drive any reasonable person away from their cause.

[Barryrich]

It's "their" dog- if they wanna buy a shiteater from some hick in a Wal Mart parking lot... That's "their" choice. Is it the right one? Probably not. But the slope these crazies walk on is enough to drive any reasonable person away from their cause.

I always love your posts.

[ceagstuntee]

Hey, shiteaters need love too!

...just learned from my darling boy that shit is quite the delicacy, especially when served chilled on a bed of fluffy white snow!

[kHy87gPC]

Nothing is wrong with wanting a particular breed of dog.

The issue is where people get them... like BYB's.

no. that person thinks no one should have a dog if you cant handle all of them. plain and simple. typical animal activist psycho.

[gortusbig]

Hey, shiteaters need love too!

...just learned from my darling boy that shit is quite the delicacy, especially when served chilled on a bed of fluffy white snow!

or freshly-prepared before it even has a chance to hit the ground?

[12Cickprior]

LOL so many crazy attitudes on both sides....