Dear waterlilly

[Lynn B]

I don't have much to add to this thread regarding adoption from shelters vs. purchasing a pet from a responsible breeder. I've had many wonderful rescued (shelter) pets in my life, but as many of you know, I currently have two purebred Ragdoll cats.

But I did want to chime in about PETA. I am not a member of PETA, and in fact, know very little about the organization. BUT, I have heard that it's not really true that PETA is against responsible pet ownership, so out of curiosity, I did a little research on their website: PETA

THIS is an article advocating adoption from shelters.

And THIS article was interesting... here's a partial quote:
Contrary to myth, PETA does not want to confiscate animals who are well cared for and "set them free." What we want is for the population of dogs and cats to be reduced through spaying and neutering and for people to adopt animals (preferably two so that they can keep each other company when their human companions aren't home) from pounds or shelters—never from pet shops or breeders—thereby reducing suffering in the world.

There's actually a lot of interesting articles, too... for example, PETA is against chaining dogs outside, letting cats roam outdoors, declawing, catch-and-release fishing, etc. Personally, I don't disagree with those! PETA is of course, also against eating animals for food and wearing leather or fur, which (although I am not a vegetarian) I also don't disagree with.

PETA may be considered "over the top" to some people (and the purpose of this post was NOT to start any controversy) but at least they are working hard to protect the animals we all love... and aren't (at least as far as I can tell) quite as *crazeeeee* as sometimes portrayed!

 

[risingsun]

Lynn~not all of the information has migrated from the old PS site. Ingrid Newkirk, president of PETA, has as her mission that ultimately we will no longer be able to have pets at all. If you read her statements, which have been quoted in newspapers and magazines, I think you may have a different perspective about PETA. I am committed to telling the truth about PETA. I did a lot of research and posted numerous times in this thread. It was very difficult to revisit this topic. I wish and hope that the entire thread does find its way to the new PS site. If it will help, I will provide you with her statements, just let me know.

 

[packrat]

Aw shoot-I didn't even think about all those big posts we did not moving over. Dangit!

 

[Lynn B]

Lynn~not all of the information has migrated from the old PS site. Ingrid Newkirk, president of PETA, has as her mission that ultimately we will no longer be able to have pets at all. If you read her statements, which have been quoted in newspapers and magazines, I think you may have a different perspective about PETA. I am committed to telling the truth about PETA. I did a lot of research and posted numerous times in this thread. It was very difficult to revisit this topic. I wish and hope that the entire thread does find its way to the new PS site. If it will help, I will provide you with her statements, just let me know.

Marian,
I did get to read your posts before they were lost. I know that you put a lot of time into them; thank you.
Honestly, I am not for -- or against -- PETA. I feel like I don't have enough firsthand, verified knowledge to make that decision.
Again, thank you for the info and I am sorry it didn't migrate over to PS 2.0.
Lynn

 

[risingsun]

Thank you, Lynn. I just posted a reply, but it didn't show up on the thread. I appreciate that you are keeping an open mind. As for me, I have become too emotionally involved in this thread and I'm going to try to stay away from it now.

 

[ZestfullyBling]

Isn't it a blessing to have different types of people and animals in the world. Adopting from shelter works for some...buying from a breeder works for others. Im glad there are different ways and circumstances of bringing beautiful pets in loving homes allowing them to meet new family and friends.

The shelter doesn't work for me. I need to know 100 % what I am getting.

I am also a 'bully' lover/owner. I have adopted two bull mastiffs in my time. Lived in the presence of 3. I LOVE BullMastiffs! I only buy from a breeder because thats what works for me. I need papers. Have to know what I am adopting.

My Sandee is the BIGGEST Baby. Friendly, loving, attentive, intelligent...just a tub of LOVE. (shes my avatar)