Breeders vs Rescue/Shelter Pets

[jsteele]

Posters in this forum tend to have very strong preferences between adopting from a rescue or shelter or from a breeder. Contrary to the apparent beliefs of some posters, there is no "right" side of this debate. Neither is there a "wrong" side. There are valid arguments for both options. Please allow posters to ask questions or discuss the option that they have determined is best for their family and don't seize on such discussions to promote your own favorite option.

If someone is discussing obtaining a pet from a breeder, please don't attempt to shame them into choosing a shelter instead.

If someone is discussing obtaining a pet from a shelter, please don't argue that a breeder is better (though I don't know that I've actually ever seen this happen in this forum).