@jengosmonkey
LOL this is a really important convo to be having! I'm honored that it takes place on my thread 😆 and yes, I absolutely agree with the points y'all are making.
People do need to know where their pups are coming from and whether they were responsibly bred. To think of it coldly, I wouldn't buy a house without looking into its history and possible problems, or I might face ridiculous stress, expense, and emotional trauma from subsequent issues that come up later. As a consumer, one should do their homework not only on the breed but on the breeder.
A breeder who produces puppies carelessly is basically a horrible human being in my book. It was a huge, thoroughly thought out moral decision for me not to adopt but to buy a purebred puppy, as I've worked with rescues before. I took this step with the possible goal of being a custodian. If a breeder is irresponsible in all the aforementioned ways, not only are they producing dogs with a higher possibility of suffering, muddying this ancient breed, and swindling people, they are needlessly taking potential homes away from dogs that need one AND frequently causing dogs to be abandoned! If there weren't any PMs or BYBs, imagine how many people would get schooled by rescue folk and responsible breeders into taking dog-parenting seriously before they ever took one home!
Sorry for the rant; I COMPLETELY understand the internal screaming that happens within some of you when you find out a pup is from a mill or crap breeder. If people like you and I keep yelling about it, we will change a few minds, which make all the difference to a few dogs which is better than no dogs 🙂
Hello to everyone!
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Hi! I'm Michele and my B-boy is Gibby aka the Gibbster, G-Man, G-Unit Special Forces or GIBSON (when he is in situation he is not supposed to be in,,,,):rolleyes:
This looked like a cool idea and I enjoy the BRAT emails.
Gibby is a BRAT rescue who came to live with me due to former cat crimes. He's a beautiful little red & white charmer full of personality and quite regal when he chooses to be.
I love learning about this breed and I try to assist when called upon to help with placements in my area.
I look forward to checking in and seeing the topics posted!
Take care, M & Gibbs -
Hi Michele - Just read some of your posts. It would be nice if you could post Gibby's pic. How old was Gibby when you got him and how old is Gibby now? It sounds like he's getting along well. I'm curious because I am considering a rescue Basenji or mix. Duke needs someone else to harass here at home. <ggg>I'm in the thinking stage tho' my husband says I think too much! So . . . I like to plan . . . :D</ggg>
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Welcome Michelle and Gibby
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Welcome to the forum Michelle. I think it's awesome that you rescued your basenji. I look forward to seeing pics of Gibby.
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Kudo's to you on the BRAT rescue and welcome to the Forum.:)
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Welcome…this is a great place to listen, learn and share!
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Welcome! I love it here!!
