Stop Breeding Dogs and Cats

Before you decide to breed your dog or cat, do me a favor. Go to an animal shelter, any one of them will do. Walk around the facility, and look at the cats and dogs that are literally dying to find a good home. As you are walking around and admiring the wet eyes and the lolling tongues, the wagging tails and the sad faces, please remind yourself that if someone just like you doesn't come in and take them home in three days, the animal that is looking at you with adoring eyes will be dead in three days. I'm not asking you to open your home and your heart to one of these animals. If you do, God bless you, I think that there is a special place in heaven for people like you. What I am asking you to do is consider the idea that the world has more than enough animals in it right now, and we could probably do without your contribution to the problem. I am sure that you have a wonderful reason for adding to the problem. Some of my favorites are the people who want their children to witness the miracle of life. They should also then expose their children to the tragedy of death, by taking those same children with them to an animal shelter. That way the child gets the whole picture, you see. But my all time favorite excuse for adding more animals to a tragic situation are the people who get their hands on a pure breed dog or cat and immediately see dollar signs. You did not just bring home a money machine. Please do not breed a litter of kittens or puppies just so that you can get your money "back." Again, the world is full of animals that are starving and abused, neglected and hurt because some idiot wanted to make a quick buck. Don't do it. I'll say it again. If you want someone in your life to love and take care of, go to the animal shelter. You'll thank me later.