(Sherry ) wrote in message ...
wrote:

I don't see where anybody has said that breeders are solely responsible
for the overpopulation problem. They certainly are a contributing
factor,

I disagree. As stated, the impact of purebred cats on the ovepopulation
problem
is insignificant.

I still just don't buy that statement. "Purebred" cats are produced by
responsible breeders who never allow a pet quality kitten sold without
provisions in the contract it will be spayed/neutered. Purebred cats are also
produced by backyard breeders and kitten mills (particularly common breeds like
appleheads and persians)...You're lucky if you get a kitten who has had its
shots, and they sure don't give a damn what kind of home it goes to, or whether
it will be used for breeding. But these people continue profiting off their
"product" -- because there is a consumer demand for it.

And the "papers" on the BYB, ill-bred animal are just as valid as the
"papers" on the well-bred animal. It's a a huge self-promoting sham,
IMO.

One needs only to walk through the shelters to understand how much of
an impact breeding has on the pet overpopulation problem. I don't
think I have ever walked in without encountering at least two purebred
cats, and four or five purebred dogs, every single time I walk
through. And that's not even counting the obvious mixes.
-L.