[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Adoptions at Petco
- From: InquestGSD@xxxxxxx
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 18:00:33 EDT
Hi Ileana,
Can you help me understand why I should support Petco when they promote
not buying from a breeder when there are adoptable pets? I have seen signs in
the store saying "Why buy from a breeder when you can adopt". I feel it
undermines my promotion of finding or buying your pet from a responsible
breeder. It is my understand that Petco supports animal rights groups that
would legislate our sport out of existence.
You should support those whom you are comfortable with.
Many dog people work at Petco, and they have argued with the CEO's
message. Petco reasoning? Due to the volume of requests for assistance with
rescue groups, they feel John Doe should try and save one of the many animals
that are at risk of being put down, while puppies that are sitting at
breeders home at not at risk of losing their lives within the next 30 days. I
can
understand that. Petco supports many breed rescues, they try to help
anyone who asks. But with all the species, their message is for the public to
consider adopting before buying, to save as many animals as possible.
Take a look at Petsmart. They have a bus system, they will travel across
the nation, taking dogs and cats from shelters that have high euthanasia
rate to shelters that have high adoption rates, just to save as many as
possible.
I think everyone is trying to do what they can. I think AKC and
individual breeders need to communicate to Petco, Petsmart and any other
organization that we are not the problem, and many a times we are part of the
solution. These retailers need to be educated and the first thing they need
to
know is that we are not puppy millers, nor do we support them. Maybe then we
can influence them and re-direct some of the support (even if small) that
they give to organizations such as HSUS to our own cause.
I am not a Petsmart, Petco, Concord Pet, etc. Lover. I love the fact that
they are willing to help, because we need all the help we can get.
Ileana
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