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@ickplant #AdoptDontShop #rescuedog
"Adopt, don't shop" can lead to more animal abuse. It doesn't teach anyone about what a responsible breeder is if they are determined to buy, nor does it educate people on how to find a responsible shelter. Responsible breeders ensure none of the dogs go to a shelter. The message is disrespectful to responsible breeders and owners, and does nothing but alienate people who have had a dog or work to improve their health.
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Please say Adopt and shop responsibly instead.
@Kyle Say that in your own post.
Nobody posted any slogans until you did. It's perfectly reasonable to reply with civilized discourse.
Unilaterally proposing a single solution to a complex societal issue while insulting dog owners is problematic and does more harm than good. "Adopt and shop responsibly" doesn't offend anyone who bought a dog and might make someone ask, "What does it mean to shop responsibly?" instead of buying a dog on Craigslist. Dogs deserve more respect from people, which requires treating all people with more respect.