Are there any answers?

While browsing the KIJIJI ads the other day, I come across one where a person was asking why ??? so many people have little mutt dogs for sale at such high prices. You know the ones, pugles, shitzus mixed with JRT`s, and so on. They are asking between 500 and a grand for these little mutts.
It upsets me too . These back yard breeders flood the market with mini breeds because thats what the people want. "People want small breed PUPPIES." It blows my mind . Why?? And how do these people get away with it???? They seem to make breeds up as they go, mindless to the stress they are putting their so called pet under to squeeze out pups every six months. I say "Shame on you "
I can tell you that honest breeders will charge just as much for a purebred and will also guarantee the health of the animals. But reputable breeders also check into anyone applying and many people don`t qualify to adopt for very good and various reasons. They say no to families that cant really afford to care for their babies properly or have no intention of sterilization.
Thats where the money mongers come in. They adopt to everyone and anyone as long as they get their money. Then another backyard breeder springs up as soon as the new pup is ready to breed at 6 or 7 months and the cycle begins again. Money, money, money. No one cares about the dog. What has happened to the human race that they no longer care about God`s creatures??
And then, when that dog is of no further use, these idiots call rescue because of allergies or moving or their aunt Eunice died and we take them in. Or they throw the dog out for the pound to pick up and kill, so they dont have to spend any of their "hard earned money " on vet care for a badly used dog. Yes it makes me sick. Very sick. And very worried.
Several rescues in Ontario are now importing pups from the States to meet the demand for puppies. Along with that comes new viruses . Just ask me. I`ve helped bring in 3 different litters . Of the first litter, one died and of the 3rd , two of them spent days on IV to survive. We have spent alot of money to get and keep these yankee dogs alive. And yet, I get pleas every week from the States to take more dogs and pups . I`m no longer accepting imported dogs for our rescue. And it has nothing to do with the money spent. We need to concentrate on our own backyard and help all the animals , young and old who have no voice.
Dont even ask me about PETA and H$U$.
These two groups combined have killed more animals than the total of all pound kills in Ontario.
And they have more money than the government . Your money. They dont spend dime one on rehab or rehome of any dogs. They kill them. Check it out yourself. Why arent people catching on to these scammers??
So that leaves our Ontario rescues , shelters and pounds full of older, larger dogs. I bet that 99% of these older dogs were much loved family pets once. As proof , I offer Chase, a 5 yr old intact male shep/collie that I brought in yesterday. This boy is awesome. He has manners, house and crate training , loves kids and all other animals..but....he`s too big now and the kids have allergies and they have to move and...say what??..the kids are school age..the dog is 5 ..they`ve moved before and kept the dog...something smells and it ain`t the dog..
You know what? They have a new , small dog...I guess the kid is only allergic to big sweet dogs.
Why do I bother?? These are the dogs that need help the most.
Next year at this time, those puppies from the backyard breeders will be older, untrained, unaltered and turned out. Rescue is there then for the dogs (and Cats)
Cute only lasts so long.
I have my own questions.
Can you think of anything I can do to help these older dogs even more? Do you have room in your heart and home for a dog that may only live a few more years?

Can you see yourself walking past an older dog, lying quietly in a shelter to get to the bouncy puppies?
Why???

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