Pet Store Supports Puppy Mills

[Aquattro]

Anyway, I'm done with this thread, me and my pound puppy are going for a run at the lake. You and your dogs have a great weekend!!

[Ephraim]

but you agreed that "This one feature will erase all other indications of a good reputation?"

So the reputable breeder vs non-repuatable breeder argument is not as absolute as you would have previously indicated?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Ephraim

but you agreed that "This one feature will erase all other indications of a good reputation?"

So the reputable breeder vs non-repuatable breeder argument is not as absolute as you would have previously indicated?

did you see my last post?? My dog is bouncing at the door. Gotta run. Agree with me. Don't agree with me. Don't care. Take your dog to the park. Have a great day.

[Ephraim]

sorry i missed it, have a great weekend. I'm more of a cat person.

Now I have done my research, years of it.
We need to be very careful of the words we choose!
This is an intresting thread. I would like to point out a few things though. When you use the term "puppy mill" you are enpowering a movement of animal rights activists that are lobbying (to be political) for the complete liberation of animals. They made up the term! No more animals of any type in any sort of way are to be kept by humans. No more hamburgers, no more medical advancment, no more guide dogs for the blind, no more puppies in the window, no more FISH, no more CORAL. Everytime you use that term as a way of defining a sub standard breeding facility you are helping to support their mandate.

I would also like to touch on another point quickly. Everyone seems so eager to support the Humane Society (S.P.C.A) As I do as well and I would agree that it is better to have them then not, however the SPCA works with the AFAC (Alberta Farm Animal Care), in an effort with ALPS (Alberta Livestock Protection System) in an effort to HELP feed lots and factory farms in Alberta reconize the importance of husbandry of the animals. Hypocritical? The very idea that they can be associated with this type of industry and yet be looked at as a moral staring point for animal rights folks just blows my mind!

Anyway I am new here and there is tons of cool things in here! Great job!

[dsaundry]

Take a look at this....even dogs with issues can bring happiness to their owners.
http://video.google.ca/videoplay?doc...79276&hl=en-CA

hope this link works

[kari]

Cats are inferior to dogs.
Cats dig in their litter box and then walk on your food preparation surfaces.

Originally Posted by kari

Cats are inferior to dogs.
Cats dig in their litter box and then walk on your food preparation surfaces.

Dog's eat their own, and other animals feces, then think its okay to lick your face. I'd have to say both cats and dogs have their flaws.

Originally Posted by kari

Cats are inferior to dogs.
Cats dig in their litter box and then walk on your food preparation surfaces.

This is why you coat the counters with honey and powdered habeneros or other hot as hell concoctions... little buggers learn real quick, got so sick of the damn cats jumping on the counters the second you turn your back, and they damn well know they are not allowed to cuz when you turn and face them(even with a smile on your face) they run for cover cuz they know they are not supposed to be there. Zeus(my great dane)is not allowed to enter the kitchen, and I can put a steak on the floor by his bed and he will stare at it, but he knows its not his to touch unless I say so.....
Im not sure if "cats are inferior to dogs" is the proper statement...???
but they sure are dissobedient,vindictive,sly little buggers
lol!!!!!!

[Delphinus]

Originally Posted by kari

Cats are inferior to dogs.
Cats dig in their litter box and then walk on your food preparation surfaces.

You prepare food on the floor? I always thought you were an odd one!!

I prefer things like stoves and barbeques myself. My cats never walked all over those .. I imagine if they did, they might not do it a second time.