I Think ALL Cities Should Follow San Diego's Lead And Consider This...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are funny. A pup has an 8-12 week window of socialization. If it hasn't had it by then, it won't get it. How many people post in this forum about aggressive dogs? Or fearful dogs that bite? Dogs that are intolerant of children and other dogs?

A good breeder: not Jim-bob who had pups in the shed, or mister Amish dude with 39 bitches in cages, nor yet some golden doodle breeder with a litter every month-- will socialize the pups, will take the time to properly stimulate them before their eyes open, will have carefully selected the parents for good traits and will stand by their dogs, to the point of paying to have that dog returned to them if something goes wrong. Even if you, the owner, were what went wrong.

Yes, but didn't you know that animals in county animal shelters get evaluated as well?
If an animal is too aggressive, then he will be deemed not suitable for adoption. It's not like you hear on the news all the time about people being mauled to death by their animal shelter pets while those who bought their pets from a pet store or breeder have perfect and angelic animals.

Your biased response is just fueling the rumor that shelter pets are damaged goods and I just want people to know that is not true at all.
It is VERY possible to find a loving and well-behaved pet in a shelter. Plus, they come spayed or neutered and microchipped as well.

I adopted a kitty from my shelter who was days away from being euthanized. He is the love of my life. He has never bitten or scratched me and his unconditional love for me is beyond anyone's wild imagination.
He is not damaged at all and is very well behaved. He always approaches strangers in a shy manner, sniffing them out before stroking his head against their legs. He has so much love to give everyone and I think it would have been a shame for this world if his existence was cut short just because someone out there considered him a damaged good.

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because I need a dog to do a specific thing. I don't want nor will I have a random, ill bred and poorly raised shelter animal. Why do you keep having children when there are homeless ones?

This is comparing apples to oranges. And grapes.

The reason people want their own children is because of the genetic component. No one can be genetically linked to their pet. Not even Snoop Dog. Or Lion. Or whatever.

Anyway, later down the line, if someone has a health issue and needs a bone marrow transplant or something, having a blood relative, ideally your own child can save one's life.

You sound like you only like specific animals.
Like shelter animals are nothing but dirty cast-offs.
This is an uneducated and unfeeling sentiment.

It's because of disgusting folks like you that shelter animals are dying by the hundreds.

No living creature is perfect. If you want a perfect pet, get a stuffed animal.

This has to be one of the strangest turns on a thread that I've seen on DCUM.

For the original poster, most people don't adopt "homeless" children, because most "homeless" children are homeless with their parents, and while they need lots of things adoption isn't on the list.

For the second PP, there are lots of reasons why someone might choose to give birth to children, rather than adopting. Some people want a genetic link. Some people want the experience of carrying and nursing a child. Many people want to raise a child from early infancy, and recognize that in this country there are not many infants in need of homes. Some people can't afford the financial costs of adoption.

However, I don't think I've ever met someone who chose to have children for "spare parts" in case they got ill.

[Anonymous]

I have no problems with reputable breeders, and the reality is that NO reputable breeder would ever sell their pups to a pet store. Nope, would not happen.

I love this article as I have always been against live animal sales in pet stores. They don't screen owners, there are no spay/neuter contracts etc. I hope more states follow to ban the pet trade in pet stores.

To each his own where they get their pet. Nothing wrong with rescue, the pound, or a reputable breeder. Pet stores however are bad, and lets get real, they basically support puppy mills. Ban 'em all!

[Anonymous]

I live in San Diego and I am very proud of this innovative move. Whether it becomes a reality or not is still up in the air, but the fact that it is up for consideration makes me so happy. Maybe bringing this to the public's attention will anger enough people that all pet shops should ban selling live animals.

They should only sell pet supplies. I.e., leashes, cages, toys, food, etc.
If they do have live animals, they should lease rooms for rescue groups to use.

Ban puppy mills.
Prosecute the people who do this inhumane and shady practice.