HOME | DD
RejectAll-American β Adopt Stamp
by-nc-nd
Published: 2009-07-18 18:04:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 9131; Favourites: 629; Downloads: 46
Redirect to original
Description
Don't Breed...
Adopt!
------------------------
I used to see this exact sayings on bumper stickers plastered to the sides and backs of adoption cars. I used to just roll my eyes. But that was before I started volunteering at my local animal control center. Now I totally agree with it. There are so many homeless dogs and cats in just my local shelter, not inccluding all the other ones in Tucson and the US, or the world, that now it seems almost silly to keep bringing more puppies and kittens into the world.
Now, this is NOT saying in any way that if you go and purchase a perfectly papered, well bred animal that you are a bad person, please do not think of it that way! If you want a papered dog, then that's your choice. I know that lots of people make their living off of breeding. I'm simply putting this up because I've talked to so many people who have admitted that they had no idea how bad the homeless animal situation has gotten, so basically it's a notice to get the word out!
----------------------------
If you're thinking about getting a pet, I urge you to visit your local shelter before finding a breeder! If it's a matter of "I want a purebred dog" I bet you can find one. I know for a fact that my shelter has 2 purebred St. Benards, 1 purebred German Sheppard (and he is a beauty!), a purebred border collie, 2 pure Golden Retrievers, and then of course all shapes and sizes of pit bullsΒ
------------------
Please feel free to put this in your journal or wherever you put stamps! Just don't re-post it as your deviantion plz!
Edit: Was not trying to say breeding is OMG SO HORRIBLE. I honestly really don't care if you buy from a breeder or not and am WELL aware that good breeding holds a place.Β
Related content
Comments: 151
π: 0 β©: 0
Originally we were going to breed my GSD, Sandy, but not only would she refuse to stand for the male dog (LOL poor troy), she has a history of being ill alot, so we had her spayed... Tho during that they discovered she also had cancer!
Shes fine now and I'm glad i didn't breed her, it would be unfair for her and the litter.
My sisters dog unexpectantly had pups tho, and we adopted 2 of them, so now we have 4 dogs! >XD
And they're all neutered!
(my sis got her dogs neutered too, she kept a pup with the mother lol, so theres a family of 3 brothers and their mother in our pack >XD - 6 dogs haha)
Now every time I hear someone considering to breed their dog I get worked up D;
I don't wanna breed my dogs, or any i get in the future, there are far too many homeless ones right now, I'm glad I backed out of the idea with sandy before it was too late
π: 1 β©: 1
π: 0 β©: 0
I adopted my hamster, but they said that you usually can't find Teddy Bear Hamsters at petsmart or petco. They told me I may have to get one from a breeder. But luckily I didn't have to!
π: 0 β©: 0
π: 0 β©: 0
Definitely!
π: 0 β©: 1
π: 0 β©: 1
Hopefully... if not, let me know and I'll make one!
π: 0 β©: 1
I found one [link]
π: 0 β©: 1
Are you still going to make one?
π: 0 β©: 1
Probably, if I get around to it!
π: 0 β©: 1
I agree with this - adopting is the only way to go.
I volunteer at a humane society as well, and adopted a dog 1 year ago from there.
π: 0 β©: 0
Does this include people too? (hopes it does lolz)
π: 0 β©: 1
oh heck yeah!
π: 0 β©: 1
Haha, awesome!
π: 0 β©: 0
I saw plenty of beautiful, well behaved, and pure-bred dogs at our shelter when I used to volunteer there (darn college for making me move 7 hours away! lol). It's really a great message to spread (as well as spay and neuter!! Ridiculous how many animals end up in the shelter from people being too lazy/cheep to get their pet fixed!). But props to this stamp! lol
π: 0 β©: 1
In such crazy countries as ours, many people are still dumb when we talk about cats or dogs. These people say "Π‘astration is sin! This is unacceptable! Animals like to mate and give birth to their offspring! Every creature must do it!" etc. They prefer to breed dogs\cats while our streets are full of stray animals (because some people, who get puppy/kitten, also don't know much about dogs\cats. They think that pets are fluffy toys or all-sufficient creatures or perfect robots...).
Our people are wild. They rarely feed stray animals, but they almost NEVER take animals home or search for a good owner for these animals...
Our animal shelters, if we can call them so, are poor. Ordinary people are also poor (especially now), and governance are too greedy to care about ordinary...creatures.
π: 0 β©: 1
i can't agree more.
People now a days are more concerned with "well my dog is cuter than your dog." And, as a bonus, they'll get animals without doing their homework first, and then turn right around and abandon/kill/turn loose because of something stupid like it getting "too big." Now I'm sorry, but if you go out and buy a great dane puppy when you live in a subdivision or something like that, then that's your own fault. The animal shouldn't have to suffer. But that's appearently the way it works. Seeing those animals makes me loose faith in humanity.
Ex:
At our shelter, someone dropped off a 9 YEAR OLD German shepherd. Why? Becuase they decided "oh let's move to an appartment." Then, on the day of our adoption fair, someone took her home an hour before, kept her long enough to miss it, and then brought her back the next morning. It was enough to make me cry.
While I know it's not going to happen, I wish and hope humanity will let go of their selfish ways and treat our creatures better. But they won't. Why? "Because humanity comes first!"
If this is what "humanity" is, then I'm checking out.
π: 0 β©: 0
I think the situation would be better if more people thought of their pets as living things instead of as accessories or playthings. I've heard of people getting rid of their cats because they didn't match the new upholstery or their dogs because the dog got too big (usually when it was some breed like a lab or a St. Bernard, too, which everyone KNOWS are large dogs.) One of the most endearingly friendly cats I've ever known came to us after having been thrown out of a moving car. People need to learn empathy for their animals. Maybe then they'd start treating other humans better too.
π: 0 β©: 1
Don't forget, though, that GOOD breeders are doing a service to animals by breeding out health problems.
I have rats, and they're not healthy animals. But with careful breeding by knowledgable people, we've managed to improve their health a lot.
Without those people, rats as a species would be routinely dying at a year of age, and being riddled with tumours and respiratory problems. In fact, a lot of rats still are, which is what makes their work all the more important.
And before you shout at me about 'not understanding', bear in mind I run a rescue 
You can support both. In fact, most good breeders I know also work in rescue too.
π: 0 β©: 2
Same for me, except with dogs.
π: 0 β©: 0
oh no, i totally agree with that. No doubt about it. Especially in the cases of big dogs with hip displasia, like sheppards and st. Bernards.
I'm mostly talking about inreasponsible breeding, such as inbreeding and stuff like that. You can of course support breeding, which is why I put a note in the artist comments that this is not annoucning that breeding is wrong and you're a bad person or anything.
Don't worry, I totally get your point and quite honestly I think you understand my point very well!
π: 1 β©: 0
I agree in the sense that it ultimately comes down to making a choice based on what works for your family. I also volunteer with my local shelter so I know all the bad, but I also recognize the place responsible breeding has in the dog world. That is, breeding to actually improve the chosen breed. I'm not too keen on people who breed dogs for the soul purpose of earning themselves a living, though. I like to see some overall goal, you know?
Pits actually are 'registrable', as well. With the UKC. Of course, most Pit Bulls you see on the streets are all over the place as far as shape and such goes, as you said. And Heelers (I'm assuming you're talking about Australian Cattle Dogs? Otherwise known as the Queensland Heeler) can be registered with the AKC.
Anyway, cool stamp. I'm definitely for adopting when possible. Oh and please don't think I was trying to be overly critical or snobby (I'm not sure if my comment came off like that), I just love talking dogs/animals/etc. with people and happened to come by your stamp by chance.
π: 0 β©: 1
No worries, your comment didn't come out like that at all! >< sorry I'm so late with this reply, I know you sent it like last year, but just didn't have the time!
Anyway, I've always been told pits and heelers weren't registrable. That's really cool that they are!
And yes, RESPONSIBLE breeding does indeed have it's place! It's the bad, greedy breeders who practice inbreeding that need to be stopped. And those are usually the ones who are breeding for a living. I wouldn't mind them doing so, if they were responsible about it. 
And hey! I love talking about the animal stuff too, so no worries at all!
π: 0 β©: 0
D'awww, I've adopted every dog I've owned. :3 I don't think people who own "papered" dogs are bad people, either, but I think everyone should check local shelters before making their final desicion -- they might get a new friend AND save a life at the same time! :3
π: 0 β©: 0
This is so true. My cat's adopted and I love him so much, he's so sweet. When I'm older and have my own place, I'm definately adopting all my animals.
π: 0 β©: 1
π: 0 β©: 1
Mine jumps into my lap and demands to be petted
π: 0 β©: 0
I totally agree :3 My family as always had purebreds, admittedly (but what kid has a choice in what dog breed they get?
The main reason Dad was adament in getting our German Shepherds from breeders is because our first Shepherd (not from a proper breeder) had horrible Hip Dysplasia and had to be put down because of it. He wanted to be sure that the dogs we got were clear of it/less likely to get it, so we went to reputable breeders.
π: 0 β©: 1
Hehe, don't worry, I'm guilty too!
--------
And in the case of sheppards and big dogs like them, I can totally agree with going to a good breeder. Hip dysplasia is a very common factor, and so is inbreeding. 
π: 0 β©: 1
Yeh, that's what happened with our old dog Jess ... she was quite old for a big dog, but still losing control of your back legs isn't a nice way to go.
She was a lovely thing
That's our current dog! - [link]
π: 0 β©: 1
Oh so purdy! A great picutre!
π: 0 β©: 1
hehe thanks
π: 0 β©: 0
π: 0 β©: 1
yeah!!!! and she's looking for a home! she's so well trained, and easy to train too. I've already taught her sit in the two short half hour periods I've gotten to work with her. Pima Animal Control Center, opens at 10:00, ask for Banjo.
π: 0 β©: 1
How old is she?
π: 0 β©: 1
never mind. She got adopted on friday!!!! 
If you are, I'll sneak you through the back door early so you can have your pick before the crowd comes at 10:00. 
π: 0 β©: 1
Ahhh my mum will only let me get a puppy. =/ She doesn't want an older doggies. :<
π: 0 β©: 1
are you serious? You'd think she'd want an older, house broken dog who wouldn't have to be taught to pee all over the floor...
But if that's the case, then I think you need to come meet little Frankie. He is a sweetheart!
π: 0 β©: 1
All my dogs live outside so I don't think house training is an issue for her. 
My mum has too many rules about dogs... She doesn't like boy dogs either. :<
π: 0 β©: 1
well then she needs to come meet phantom. I'm sure she'd love him. We need to do something quick tho cause he doesn't have long. They won't hesitate to put him to sleep.
π: 0 β©: 1
They want to kill puppies? ;_;
π: 0 β©: 1
Animal "CONTROL" Center. I think they give them 90 days once they hit the adoption line. Trust me, they don't want to kill them, but with all the homeless pets that come in day after day, they can't keep all of them. But if Phantom reaches the rescue list, I'm going to call every no kill animal shelter in Arizona. I'm determined to save his life. I personally can't take him, but I'm sure that if the right person sees him he'll get a home.
π: 0 β©: 1
I hope he gets rescued. :c I'd like to save a dog, but now I don't think I'll be able to get one.. I found out today my dog isn't exactly friendly with other dogs... She tried to eat my neighbor's poodle.
π: 0 β©: 1
<= Prev | | Next =>