Adopt Don't Shop

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/hairless-cat-scam-alberta-1.3861374

ARGH! When I say things like "adopt, don't shop." , these stories are exactly the reason behind that. 

In this story, kittens / young cats are being shaved and having their whiskers ripped out to mimic the appearance of more expensive, sphynx kittens. Obviously, the sellers make themselves difficult to trace and these procedures actually leave the kittens in sever pain and likely with emotional damage. The sellers in essence are not only damaging the kitten, but also ripping off customers by hundreds of dollars not to mention any unforeseen damage done by their negligence. This is horrible and must be stopped!

Look, the appeal of a kitten / puppy or a specific breed of pet is certainly tempting but you must always keep in mind that there are hundreds of thousands of lovable pets waiting to be adopted at rescue shelters. Animals that could find themselves put down before ever having the chance to be loved. Buying pets supports breeders and breeding animals for profit is WRONG! These people are taking away any chance that lovable rescue pets will be adopted.

I can't say this enough but avoid breeders. You're so much better off to save an animal than purchase one from someone who probably could care less about you or the animals period.


HAPPY VEG