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Is it wrong to want another purebred?
Going through old photos today, and came across a directory filled
with pics from when we were thinking about buying a Bengal (which we did, and he's wonderful). Most are from this site: http://www.tibcs.com/petcorner/photos.php After having been through an ordeal with a stray, and knowing the incredible number of discarded cats available for adoption, is it morally wrong to think of adopting another purebred? We've adopted six strays over the last ten years. We bought our Bengal primarily because we wanted a cat whose personality could be determined before hand, so it would keep our playful, energetic Tiger company. This was a specific case that's worked out fantastically.. http://www.discant.com/Cat/Henry%20001.jpg But I really love this breed - and if we can get ahold of a kitten, there's a better chance that Louis won't go nuts. Just a thought. Breeders will continue to breed no matter what we do, and poor strays will get euthanized no matter what we do. But is this just rationalizing? Eh.. I'm not totally driven to take in another cat, but I keep wondering what Louis will do when Tiger finally dies.. it would be so nice for him to have another friend around. Also I'd be happy to hear others' thoughts about adopting from a shelter vs adopting a purebred. BLink |
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"Brian Link" wrote in message ... Going through old photos today, and came across a directory filled with pics from when we were thinking about buying a Bengal (which we did, and he's wonderful). Most are from this site: http://www.tibcs.com/petcorner/photos.php After having been through an ordeal with a stray, and knowing the incredible number of discarded cats available for adoption, is it morally wrong to think of adopting another purebred? No. You'll be adopting a cat that's alive, whether it's purebred or moggie. It will need a home, you'll give it one, simple, really. We've adopted six strays over the last ten years. We bought our Bengal primarily because we wanted a cat whose personality could be determined before hand, so it would keep our playful, energetic Tiger company. This was a specific case that's worked out fantastically.. http://www.discant.com/Cat/Henry%20001.jpg But I really love this breed - and if we can get ahold of a kitten, there's a better chance that Louis won't go nuts. Just a thought. Breeders will continue to breed no matter what we do, and poor strays will get euthanized no matter what we do. But is this just rationalizing? No. Do what you want - it's your life, not the life of those who rant against purebreds. When I next get a cat it will be an oriental shorthair, and I have not even the slightest feeling there is anything wrong in my wanting that and acting upon that want. |
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Ashley wrote: "Brian Link" wrote in message ... Going through old photos today, and came across a directory filled with pics from when we were thinking about buying a Bengal (which we did, and he's wonderful). Most are from this site: http://www.tibcs.com/petcorner/photos.php After having been through an ordeal with a stray, and knowing the incredible number of discarded cats available for adoption, is it morally wrong to think of adopting another purebred? No. You'll be adopting a cat that's alive, whether it's purebred or moggie. It will need a home, you'll give it one, simple, really. Not exactly. He will be *buying* a purebred kitten who doesn't exactly "need a a home"--Bengal breeders probably have waiting lists, and the kitten will get a home irregardless. A shelter cat doesn't have that guarantee. |
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wrote in message oups.com... Not exactly. He will be *buying* a purebred kitten who doesn't exactly "need a a home"--Bengal breeders probably have waiting lists, and the kitten will get a home irregardless. Kitten still needs a home. If Brian takes it, someone else who might have taken it might take a shelter cat. But then again, we could go "if" forever. Brian should do what Brian wants to do. I have no problem at all with people deciding they would like a certain breed of cat, and getting it. That's their right. |
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Ashley wrote: wrote in message oups.com... Not exactly. He will be *buying* a purebred kitten who doesn't exactly "need a a home"--Bengal breeders probably have waiting lists, and the kitten will get a home irregardless. Kitten still needs a home. If Brian takes it, someone else who might have taken it might take a shelter cat. But then again, we could go "if" forever. Brian should do what Brian wants to do. I have no problem at all with people deciding they would like a certain breed of cat, and getting it. That's their right. Sure it's their "right". It's also their right not to spay or neuter; to dump animals at a shelter; to declaw, dock or crop; to leave dogs in the back yard chained to a tree all day, every day; and a myriad of other behaviors not in the best interest of animals, as a whole. Having the "right" doesn't make it "right" to do so. -L. |
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"-L." wrote in message oups.com... Sure it's their "right". It's also their right not to spay or neuter; to dump animals at a shelter; to declaw, dock or crop; to leave dogs in the back yard chained to a tree all day, every day; and a myriad of other behaviors not in the best interest of animals, as a whole. Having the "right" doesn't make it "right" to do so. He's talking about caring for a cat, not harming one. Get a grip. |
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Ashley wrote: wrote in message oups.com... Not exactly. He will be *buying* a purebred kitten who doesn't exactly "need a a home"--Bengal breeders probably have waiting lists, and the kitten will get a home irregardless. Kitten still needs a home. If Brian takes it, someone else who might have taken it might take a shelter cat. But then again, we could go "if" forever. Brian should do what Brian wants to do. I have no problem at all with people deciding they would like a certain breed of cat, and getting it. That's their right. Bull****. The kitten does NOT "need a home." You're advocating buying a specific breed because you *want* it. Don't use such a lame justification. Just simply say you don't give a **** about how many homeless cats there are already, as long as you get the look you want. THAT is your "right". Sherry |
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wrote in message oups.com... Ashley wrote: wrote in message oups.com... Not exactly. He will be *buying* a purebred kitten who doesn't exactly "need a a home"--Bengal breeders probably have waiting lists, and the kitten will get a home irregardless. Kitten still needs a home. If Brian takes it, someone else who might have taken it might take a shelter cat. But then again, we could go "if" forever. Brian should do what Brian wants to do. I have no problem at all with people deciding they would like a certain breed of cat, and getting it. That's their right. Bull****. The kitten does NOT "need a home." You're advocating buying a specific breed because you *want* it. Don't use such a lame justification. Just simply say you don't give a **** about how many homeless cats there are already, as long as you get the look you want. THAT is your "right". Ashley is of the 500-lb gorilla school of ethics. "Should I do it" becomes "Can I do it and do I want to?" |
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"Ashley" wrote in message ... When I next get a cat it will be an oriental shorthair, and I have not even the slightest feeling there is anything wrong in my wanting that and acting upon that want. That's because self-gratification is more important to you than the welfare of the feline *species*. |
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