My dog is a rescue dog

[Deeko]

All of my pets have come from shelters, my whole life. However - I fucking can't stand people who say they "rescued" the animals from the shelter. I would never be a pretentious asshole like that. I got my dog at a shelter because it was cheap and because he was already trained. Not so I could look down my nose at people that use breeders.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: JRussellDMD
I don't feel bad for getting my GSD from a breeder. In fact, it's the only way I'll get any other. I didn't know I was looked down upon for doing this.

It's irresponsible to many people to have breeders when there are millions of pets put to sleep each year.

The argument is one of are you looking for a status symbol or a companion...I don't agree to all of that, but that is the jist.

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: JRussellDMD
I don't feel bad for getting my GSD from a breeder. In fact, it's the only way I'll get any other. I didn't know I was looked down upon for doing this.

I wouldnt worry about it. It is the same type of thing from Prius drivers. Just ignore it.

 

[purbeast0]

im so jealous cause i see the maui ocean in the background

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: Ocguy31

Originally posted by: JRussellDMD
I don't feel bad for getting my GSD from a breeder. In fact, it's the only way I'll get any other. I didn't know I was looked down upon for doing this.

I wouldnt worry about it. It is the same type of thing from Prius drivers. Just ignore it.

The smug cloud.....its so thick!

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Deeko
All of my pets have come from shelters, my whole life. However - I fucking can't stand people who say they "rescued" the animals from the shelter. I would never be a pretentious asshole like that. I got my dog at a shelter because it was cheap and because he was already trained. Not so I could look down my nose at people that use breeders.

Why not? And what the fuck is pretentious about it? :| I think it's good that people rescue these animals because once they end up in a shelter chances are they're going to be put down within a few weeks unless they are lucky enough to find a good home. Jesus Christ, now people are getting their panties in a wad over saying they rescued a pet? An act that is not self righteous and definitely not something to be condemned?

Just because I say I rescued my dog from a shelter means I'm pretentious and that I look down on breeders or people who support them? Dumbest post of the day. :thumbsdown:

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Dumbest post of the day. :thumbsdown:

Not even close.

 

[drum]

My girlfriend has a rescued American Eskimo, dog that is.
That thing is an attention whore cock blocker! he gets pissed anytime i get near her

 

[middlehead]

My dog was from a rescue, she was knocked around so much that she'd flinch when people just reached to pet her. She still gets spooked when men other than me raise their voice, but she doesn't streak out of the room.

I had to leave her with my mom when I moved to a different city, but she's 'my dog' again any time I go back.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Ocguy31

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Dumbest post of the day. :thumbsdown:

Not even close.

Well, it's definitely up there.

 

[SunnyD]

We'll be getting a puppy from rescue at the end of the month.

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Deeko
All of my pets have come from shelters, my whole life. However - I fucking can't stand people who say they "rescued" the animals from the shelter. I would never be a pretentious asshole like that. I got my dog at a shelter because it was cheap and because he was already trained. Not so I could look down my nose at people that use breeders.

Why not? And what the fuck is pretentious about it? :| I think it's good that people rescue these animals because once they end up in a shelter chances are they're going to be put down within a few weeks unless they are lucky enough to find a good home. Jesus Christ, now people are getting their panties in a wad over saying they rescued a pet? An act that is not self righteous and definitely not something to be condemned?

Just because I say I rescued my dog from a shelter means I look down on breeders or people who support them? Dumbest post of the day. :thumbsdown:

1) Reread the OP
2) Apologize

 

[Imported]

When I finally decide to get a Doodle.. it'll most likely come from a breeder because it's near impossible to find one in a shelter.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Deeko
All of my pets have come from shelters, my whole life. However - I fucking can't stand people who say they "rescued" the animals from the shelter. I would never be a pretentious asshole like that. I got my dog at a shelter because it was cheap and because he was already trained. Not so I could look down my nose at people that use breeders.

Why not? And what the fuck is pretentious about it? :| I think it's good that people rescue these animals because once they end up in a shelter chances are they're going to be put down within a few weeks unless they are lucky enough to find a good home. Jesus Christ, now people are getting their panties in a wad over saying they rescued a pet? An act that is not self righteous and definitely not something to be condemned?

Just because I say I rescued my dog from a shelter means I look down on breeders or people who support them? Dumbest post of the day. :thumbsdown:

1) Reread the OP
2) Apologize

"I fucking can't stand people who say they "rescued" the animals from the shelter. I would never be a pretentious asshole like that."

Did you, or did you not say that? You are criticizing people who say they rescued an animal and berating them simply for using that terminology...which just happens to be an accurate term.

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Deeko
All of my pets have come from shelters, my whole life. However - I fucking can't stand people who say they "rescued" the animals from the shelter. I would never be a pretentious asshole like that. I got my dog at a shelter because it was cheap and because he was already trained. Not so I could look down my nose at people that use breeders.

Why not? And what the fuck is pretentious about it? :| I think it's good that people rescue these animals because once they end up in a shelter chances are they're going to be put down within a few weeks unless they are lucky enough to find a good home. Jesus Christ, now people are getting their panties in a wad over saying they rescued a pet? An act that is not self righteous and definitely not something to be condemned?

Just because I say I rescued my dog from a shelter means I look down on breeders or people who support them? Dumbest post of the day. :thumbsdown:

1) Reread the OP
2) Apologize

"I fucking can't stand people who say they "rescued" the animals from the shelter. I would never be a pretentious asshole like that."

Did you, or did you not say that?

Sure did, and its pretty cute the way you took it out of context with the rest of my reply - and its clear that it stems from people like the OP. Don't worry - you're just OP-lite. Congrats!

 

[trmiv]

Originally posted by: JRussellDMD
I don't feel bad for getting my GSD from a breeder. In fact, it's the only way I'll get any other. I didn't know I was looked down upon for doing this.

Yea I got a GSD from a breeder too (although I do have another rescue dog and a rescue cat). When I posted a thread about it I got chastised for it by a certain someone that is posting in this very thread. :roll: We're apparently the debbil!

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Deeko
All of my pets have come from shelters, my whole life. However - I fucking can't stand people who say they "rescued" the animals from the shelter. I would never be a pretentious asshole like that. I got my dog at a shelter because it was cheap and because he was already trained. Not so I could look down my nose at people that use breeders.

Why not? And what the fuck is pretentious about it? :| I think it's good that people rescue these animals because once they end up in a shelter chances are they're going to be put down within a few weeks unless they are lucky enough to find a good home. Jesus Christ, now people are getting their panties in a wad over saying they rescued a pet? An act that is not self righteous and definitely not something to be condemned?

Just because I say I rescued my dog from a shelter means I look down on breeders or people who support them? Dumbest post of the day. :thumbsdown:

1) Reread the OP
2) Apologize

"I fucking can't stand people who say they "rescued" the animals from the shelter. I would never be a pretentious asshole like that."

Did you, or did you not say that?

Sure did, and its pretty cute the way you took it out of context with the rest of my reply - and its clear that it stems from people like the OP. Don't worry - you're just OP-lite. Congrats!

Right, so because you always get your animals at the pound that gives you the right to make assumptions about others who do too simply because they use the term rescued?

That's like me calling an African-American a n****r and then saying it's okay, I'm not a racist because I have black friends.

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Right, so because you always get your animals at the pound that gives you the right to make assumptions about others who do too simply because they use the term rescued?

That's like me calling an African-American a n****r and then saying it's okay, I'm not a racist because I have black friends.

Actually no - you're wrong. You've got your panties all wadded up because you know it. Its simple logic. Most people that use the term "rescue [insertpet]" are pretentious assholes that look down their nose at people that use breeders. Clearly, this does not apply to 100% of the cases. If you are not in that majority - congrats! But rather than crying to me like a little girl, maybe you should try to change the attitude of the pretentious assholes that cause that stereotype to exist. That way you wouldn't get lumped in with them.

 

[datalink7]

I got my dog at a breeder. He needed a home too.

 

[shocksyde]

Tried to go the rescue route, didn't pan out. Went with a puppy from a lady who bred her dog once and then got her snipped.

I'm sorry I'm such an asshole.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Originally posted by: Ocguy31
I rescue my purebreds from thier breeders.



Take the self-rightousness elsewhere....

Originally posted by: Deeko
All of my pets have come from shelters, my whole life. However - I fucking can't stand people who say they "rescued" the animals from the shelter. I would never be a pretentious asshole like that. I got my dog at a shelter because it was cheap and because he was already trained. Not so I could look down my nose at people that use breeders.

Hmmm... Some sensitive people in this thread. As wordy as my OP was, I really only have two points.

1. I did not say that buying from breeders was evil. My first dog (the one I referred to in my OP) was from a great breeder. The breeder Henry came from was evil but I make no judgements about breeders in general.

2. If you're not buying a dog to show... If you're just looking for a pet... think about a rescue dog first.

What's so pretentious or self-rightous about that? I don't look down my nose at people who buy from breeders. I can't. My first dog was from a breeder.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Right, so because you always get your animals at the pound that gives you the right to make assumptions about others who do too simply because they use the term rescued?

That's like me calling an African-American a n****r and then saying it's okay, I'm not a racist because I have black friends.

Actually no - you're wrong. You've got your panties all wadded up because you know it. Its simple logic. Most people that use the term "rescue [insertpet]" are pretentious assholes that look down their nose at people that use breeders. Clearly, this does not apply to 100% of the cases. If you are not in that majority - congrats! But rather than crying to me like a little girl, maybe you should try to change the attitude of the pretentious assholes that cause that stereotype to exist. That way you wouldn't get lumped in with them.

:roll: So, rather than debate the point you choose to call me a little girl and put it back on me to defend. Nice argument.

And most people don't use the term "rescue" for the reasons you cite. Adoption and rescue are simply accurate terms used by the people who volunteer their time and donate their money to help these shelters operate. Fact is, it is you who has made this terminology seem despicable when, in fact, it is not.

 

[Descartes]

You know, it's great that you got a dog from a shelter, but not everyone has the same philosophy.

My choice was to buy from a reputable, hobbyist breeder that truly cares about animals and the animals they breed. If everyone did this, in my view there would be a far limited number of animals in shelters in the first place (save for those that go out and buy a dog thinking they can be thrown in a room and left alone and find out they actually require attention). Buying from a shelter is a great thing indeed, but it just addresses the symptom and not the problem.

But turning this into an issue isn't really the point. Dogs are great, I love my dog regardless of where she came from and my life is all the better for it.

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Right, so because you always get your animals at the pound that gives you the right to make assumptions about others who do too simply because they use the term rescued?

That's like me calling an African-American a n****r and then saying it's okay, I'm not a racist because I have black friends.

Actually no - you're wrong. You've got your panties all wadded up because you know it. Its simple logic. Most people that use the term "rescue [insertpet]" are pretentious assholes that look down their nose at people that use breeders. Clearly, this does not apply to 100% of the cases. If you are not in that majority - congrats! But rather than crying to me like a little girl, maybe you should try to change the attitude of the pretentious assholes that cause that stereotype to exist. That way you wouldn't get lumped in with them.

:roll: So, rather than debate the point you choose to call me a little girl and put it back on me to defend. Nice argument.

And most people don't use the term "rescue" for the reasons you cite. Adoption and rescue are simply accurate terms used by the people who volunteer their time and donate their money to help these shelters operate. Fact is, it is you who has made this terminology seem despicable when, in fact, it is not.

I have nothing to defend. I pointed out that my statement was apt to the discussion and that you got whiny about it. You can't say "I rescued my dog" and not sound like a pretentious asshole - unless you're talking to others of your kind - but only to that person.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Deeko

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Right, so because you always get your animals at the pound that gives you the right to make assumptions about others who do too simply because they use the term rescued?

That's like me calling an African-American a n****r and then saying it's okay, I'm not a racist because I have black friends.

Actually no - you're wrong. You've got your panties all wadded up because you know it. Its simple logic. Most people that use the term "rescue [insertpet]" are pretentious assholes that look down their nose at people that use breeders. Clearly, this does not apply to 100% of the cases. If you are not in that majority - congrats! But rather than crying to me like a little girl, maybe you should try to change the attitude of the pretentious assholes that cause that stereotype to exist. That way you wouldn't get lumped in with them.

:roll: So, rather than debate the point you choose to call me a little girl and put it back on me to defend. Nice argument.

And most people don't use the term "rescue" for the reasons you cite. Adoption and rescue are simply accurate terms used by the people who volunteer their time and donate their money to help these shelters operate. Fact is, it is you who has made this terminology seem despicable when, in fact, it is not.

I have nothing to defend. I pointed out that my statement was apt to the discussion and that you got whiny about it. You can't say "I rescued my dog" and not sound like a pretentious asshole - unless you're talking to others of your kind - but only to that person.

You're wrong. Give it up already.