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I support shelter dogs, as long as you don't force someone to get one.---
There are many stamps which read:
"Don't shop, adopt"
"Don't adopt pups, adopt older dogs!"
It's my response to all stamps of this sort. Because there are limits about stamps (I don't get it filled too much, too..), so I would rather go with description of my opinion here.
Firstly tell, what is, hell, the thing are you waiting from the dog?
Are you going to do sports with? Are you going to keep it only as a house doggie?
If it goes for second option, shelter is gonna be a nice thing for you. Someone said that shelter dog and purebred dog are the same thing, dog. It's clearly seemed for me as false.
Well, if you don't have any goals to approach with a pet, so, well, all dogs are gonna be the same things.
Shelter dogs are there in shelters because they (probably) have been abused in past. Do you thing this dog is gonna have freakin' l'awsome contact with you, don't ya? (sorry for being talking that way).
There are very rare cases this sort of dogs turn as wonderful pets after adopting, but it shall be young enough.
So it's the reason I support puppies for adoption (6-14 months old, so I have the idea about its size and overall look, but its temper is still could be altered).
However, in shelters (not Russian, though), it's told to be purebred dogs there. Think, who the hell wants to give away a purebred dog which costs money? Someone who needs to get rid of the dog very quick! There are still reasons for.
Very rarely (as rare as Agility pekingese) you can find in shelters (or, as I said before, "someone who keeps the dog") purebred dogs which are well socialized, and so, but they aren't fitting to standards, and, probably, kept with breeder really long time. It's enough possible.
However, mostly it's another reason for. There's on dA someone said that there's Border Collie in their local shelter. Unsurprisingly, and very sad. It means someone who has no experience and no time to do sports with it, bought a handsome Border Collie. It ruined its house, ruined the life. What's the best way to get rid of? Shelter.
If a BC was older, it means that things are even worse. It means BC will ruin somebody's else house too...
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So, I'd just tell you: don't force anyone to adopt a dog. Purebred and well-bred dogs have way better chance to be have good temper and so. It's a personal choice.
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My family tried adopting two huskies, but we didn't get the because we didn't have six-foot fencing all around our property. If shelters keep stopping good people from adopting they may turn people to backyard breeders and puppy mills...no dog should be an impulse buy, from a shelter or otherwise.
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I support adoption but I do get tired of adopt don't shop... being shoved down my throat and the oh so much hate on Breeders most famous statement I hear we must ban breeders etc... If it weren't for the good responsible reputable breeders some of the breeds we know of today at one point were on the verge of disappearing all together and the breeders that truly loves the breed and wants to improve health etc have helped those breeds make a come back. I don't support back yard breeders or puppy mills. I have a Deaf Double Merle Australian shepherd I got her from a Family friend for free I only payed for shots that she needed I will say that that family is not a friend anymore and she doesn't breed anymore for that matter thank goodness for that. I took her knowing she was deaf I done the research and she is happy healthy dog she six years old now. I found out if I habit taken her she would've ended up either wondering some where abandoned out in the country or sent to the shelter which at that time ... was a kill shelter. Deaf animals don't do well in shelters do to being deaf they are the ones get passed by time and again for the perfect pooches in the shelter. Most the time I see those perfect dogs being used as memos and stuff for adopt don't shop.. not the disabled dogs that are in shelters as well.
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People are hating on me because I bought my dog rather than adopting it. But the thing is... I did not want "a dog". I wanted THAT dog. This very one dog. Not another one. If I did not buy him, I would not have a dog, because I did not want another dog. It was him or no one. So what's their problem? I see no problem with small familial breeders, where both the parents and the pup have access to the couch and the garden. As long as the dog does not come from an animal shop or a massive breeder, there is no problem with buying.
If people can hate on me because I bought a dog rather Β than adopting one, then I can hate on them for making a baby rather than adopting one.
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:iconlonelyolf: I got Blossom from a shelter. She's a sweetheart and was never abused.
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Well, are you from Europe or USA? Lucky you 
Adoption centres look all like this:
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I got a dog from a shelter and she is a sweet heart. Many shelter dogs were not abused...
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Where do you get your information? What sources do you use to back up any of your claims? I would like to know seeing as you so confidently claim that all (or most) shelter dogs have been abused in the past and that they rarely turn out to be "wonderful" pets. Unless you are educated and knowledgeable in that area, leave the preaching up to those who know what they're talking about. The same goes for whatever trash ~Wereo and ~tenziin are trying to spew out.
It's myths like these and ignorance like yours that keep dogs in shelters. My 4 year old shelter dog was impounded as a stray just in March, he was clearly abused at some point in his life, yet was able to forgive humans, he loves children, he plays well with other dogs, he lives with several cats, he remains calm and gentle around my rabbits, and he is currently playing a role as the mother of an abandoned kitten I am caring for. Yes, very vicious, aggressive, unstable and paranoid. I may start playing the lottery since these success stories are so rare.
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Terms "forgive people" and "love children" sound very unprofessional, I opine.
See, dogs can't forgive people, because they can't hate. They can either trust, either don't trust, but it's a matter of socialization, 3-9 months from born.
Same goes to 'love children' -- it's all-around annoying thing. How do you consider children as a different group for dogs? Well, children have low rank in the pack hierarchy, so does everyone else who's led by 'leader'.
And no, I just have experience with this. And I think you don't understand the term of 'wonderful' in the case I mentioned. There's a big difference between causes you acquire a dog. Your dog does nothing real in life, judging by description. For me, dog is a machine, not family member. It should work and work. But yours is only family dog. For family dog you can buy anything. It's either gonna be shelter dog, either it's gonna be kennel dog. No really difference. I suppose you live in USA. All dogs are treated very well in most cases. Dog can't be adopted until it's been tested for aggression and all stuff like this.
But in country I live (don't blame me for judging it by knowing only my area, but I watch TV and read internet articles, so I have some views of others countries) there's terrible business around. All shelters are full, they don't have enough of money, nobody cares. Oh, and I heard story about alchoholic pair who claimed to be a 'shelter'. Owners who don't want to keep a dog anymore can give away it. That pair require a payment for keeping a dog and looking for new owners, but really, they just kill all those dogs, and tell the owner that a dog has been adopted. Pretty murderous, huh? It doesn't relate to our conversation (I told it because I want to hear your reaction and opinion), but it sums up situation in my country well. Nobody stopped this business.
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What the point of adopting dog for me, if there's a nice chance to get something unfitting to my requirements, anyway? I want a sport dog. It needs perfect motivation, perfect aligment. It's even hard for find those dogs even in kennels.
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The terms I used were never meant to appear professional in anyway, it was a minor closing statement to quickly sum up what I was faced with when I brought a stray dog home from the pound. I am not a professional trainer, behaviorist or a professional anything, but I do work with many stray dogs at a county dog kennel, I have experience working in no-kill shelters and working alongside rescue organization. But that doesn't matter because I am pointing my concern towards some of the claims you made about shelter dogs having been abused in the past, not turning out as decent pets, etc. I fully support you wanting a dog for a specific sport, not only that but it's your prerogative and in sports you do need certain dogs with certain traits, I agree with you completely. At the same time, you should express the importance of purchasing puppies from reputable breeders with quality breeding stock who produce physically/temperamentally sound dogs that are suited for both family and work. Your artist's comments gives the wrong message about your stance on the topic, while the stamp is something that I agree with.
My dog may just be a family pet, but I have only had him since March, but the dog will be CKC certified, we may get involved with dock diving, and hopefully one day he will be a certified therapy dog since we have a senior's home in town that needs more furry visitors, but that will happen after he is trained by a friend who is a professional dog trainer.
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I agree. Most shelter dogs are very unstable, and usually really agressive and paranoid.. I'd only recommend adopting a shelter mutt if the owners are experienced, and know how to handle agressive behaviour. Someone with a family would be better off taking care of a dog that has a good temperament. I owned a pittie who was abused by a previous owner, and she was scared of pretty much everything and her own shadow. And its really hard to take care of a dog if you can't take her anywhere. Soon enough, she started getting agressive; she attacked my kitty, Muffins, starting knawing on furniture, and keeping me up sometimes all night. But still, I wanted to keep her. I knew deep down she was a sweet dog, but it only worsened with time. She started biting me, my family and friends. Everytime she heard a doorbell, she would get frantic and start barking like mad. But it really hit me when that she attacked my friend's little sister, who I believe was five at the time. I eventually had to give her up, and later on, I learned she was put down.
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Not all shelter dogs have been abused. It's important to research the shelter first before adopting.
The local shelter here has a very detailed screening process and discloses weather a dog or cat is good with others, the other species, and with kids or not.
They also tell if the dog is house broken or crate trained and do not allow aggressive dogs, cat, kittens or pups to be adopted.
IU have no problem with buying a purebred, but people should research that too and not buy just because they had a dog when they were young, or becasue it's cute. Each dog has different personalities and character traits and some are not compatible with the people who own it. (Like the border collie example)
Anywho I am saying I agree and disagree with your stamp. lol
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Glad to finally see someone state that. I've been to rescues where the person would state through gleaming teeth, " Get this dog she's sweet!" While its clearly snarling and knawing through the cage bars everytime someone goes near it. Then defend the action by saying its the dogs first time being up for adoption. I'm not saying put the dog down but behavioral training or at least a warning would be nice.
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