it contributes to the hundreds of thousands of unwanted animals that are KILLED!!(yes even pure bred) it sooo sad PLEASE DON"T "LITTER" save a life and adopt!!! :)
2006-07-11 16:49:10 · 5 answers · asked by Bekah 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
most rescue leagues do not turn down a "good" home, yes, most require you already to have a fenced in area(not promise to get one)and that if some reason they needed a vet it would go,and some breeds are, and need to be picky prys are pron to roam off so they need a sturdy fenced in area, beagles too, toy breeds need to watch for kids bc they my bite or poodles bc they need to be groomed every 6-8 weeks (which can cost any where from $30-80) people return the dogs ALL the time for many reasons so the rescues try to wheen that out some,and they say they can take the animal back at any time bc people get pets with "good" intentions and then neglect them many times!!! i see dogs EVERY day in deplorable conditions!!! of animals they LOVE. they want the best home they can get not just a "good"home, so the pet won't be from home to home!!!most of the time they do not turn good homes down
2006-07-12 13:30:56 · update #1
cats too - I think its becuase they are selfish or ignorant or both...
no dog or cat should be bred unless it is registered and has been to shows to prove it is worthy of passing on its genetics to future generations... also they should have good dispositions as well... and the breeder should ensure he or she has enough buyers for the litter before breeding and that the buyers will not breed irresposibly
2006-07-11 17:01:32 · answer #1 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a show person, I get frustrated when I see the "Doodles" (Labradoodle, etc). There's no point in massbreeding these dogs, or breeding them at all. Infact most are not hypoallergenic and they are hard to groom. Also, people shouldn't breed any kind of dog for profit. If you breed a dog it should have worthy genetics and be health tested. You should breed these dogs with the intentions of wanted one of them to be worthy of the show ring (not neccessarily conformation). It is obvious not all of the dogs will be able to make it into the ring, however for the extra puppies arrangements should be made BEFORE the breeding to find neccessary homes.
2006-07-12 12:28:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because many of those animals *ARE NOT* unwanted. It makes a useful statistic when they're put to sleep. The demand for puppies exists for several reasons. From some working standpoint the chances of finding the right dog through shelters/rescues is unlikely.
But much more than that is while people whine and complain and moan about adopting and rescuing those rescues and all are TURNING AWAY HOMES. This is FACT. If you don't meet their requirements and agree to their terms (often including a clause they can take the dog back at any time) then you don't get the dog.
I've known SEVERAL people who were turned down for dogs that ended up going and getting from a breeder - so not only did "humane societies" and "rescues" turn down homes but in order to get a dog it CREATED DEMAND for puppies. So people breed to meet the demand.
People wanting to show will not find a show champion among the rescue pens and even if they do it must be spayed/neutered so cannot show.
Some of the homes I know turned down for rescue dogs -
- a retired man who lost his Pyr at 11 years to cancer. He had 70 acres of land they owned so plenty of room for the dog; were retired so were almost always home with him. He was turned down - went and got a purebred Pyr puppy who is happy and healthy.
Lady on 300 acres looking for a guardian dog to help protect goats/sheep in a pen of about an acre...fenced. Shelter. Food. Wanted something spayed/neutered. Denied a home. Went and got an unwanted dog privately.
Couple turned down because one worked days, one nights. For a couple hours during the day the dog would be alone in the home. Turned down because it might get lonely when no one was home. Went to a breeder and got a dog.
Couple turned down because one worked one didn't (so would be home) - turned down because they might not be able to afford it if something happened and dog needed a vet. (this was the same place as above). Couple went to a breeder.
Person wanted a great dane - excellent permanent home. Turned down. Looking for one privately from breeder.
Bottom line is people are going to get a dog when they want them. Rescues and humane societies are more interested in control than placing them in GOOD HOMES. If it works, if they don't agree with something you say, if you can't account for every pet you've ever owned, if you work or don't work...they've turned homes down. Instead of repeatedly ask stuff like this why don't people ask rescues why they turn down good homes and create a demand for breeders? I don't buy it that it's for the "good of the dog" The first one got their pup a few months ago....he has his own fenced area under shelter for when they aren't outside with him. When they are outside they are right with him. He's never missed a meal or vet care when needed. The rescues said that wasn't a good home. Look at where the blame lies - if MANY dogs from rescues were given such homes there's be that much less demand for breeders. Where's the anger at rescues for mot letting dogs have permanent homes?
2006-07-12 08:26:31 · answer #3 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because some people are obsessed with "bettering the breed" or dogs/cats in general....ignoring of course the many defects that are actually produced such as in Pugs or Persian cats.
2006-07-12 01:28:02 · answer #4 · answered by Right On 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree but I guess people take pride in breeding their dogs I would never ever
2006-07-11 23:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋