Quote Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
We do have a huge problem with pet overpopulation, and this makes some sense, except for the problem of the chemicals in/on their bodies (pesticides & inoculations) that would not be healthy for the consumer, & of course, the major issue of changing public opinion. This perspective is not unlike what takes place in zoos- whenever possible one thing is fed to another (whether or not the public knows about it). It takes courage to say this, knowing the pedestal upon which many of us place our pets, and to tell you the truth, I'd much rather see shelters supported by breeders of dogs & cats being FINED for doing so (preventing the overpopulation, rather than dealing with it once it occurs). Sadly, those of us that most love our pets & find the idea abhorrent are the ones least likely to be contributing the most to pet overpopulation. I really want to see "puppy mills" disappear, as well as the end of "back-yard breeders" trying to make money off their pets...I'd much prefer to see fewer created so they all have responsible loving homes & are never dumped to fend for themselves as they too frequently are. And it goes without saying, no more feral cats (or dogs)...they just keep making more & more, as kindhearted people keep on feeding them. They claim they do so because they love cats, but feral cats have a cruel & miserable life, not the life of a pet, so that makes no sense to me.

I hadn't thought about vaccinations and flea medicine. That would have to be researched and tested.