Quote Originally Posted by simplechamp View Post
We each have our own preference and viewpoint on the situation, and that is to be expected. I do see some of the merits of your opinion. Maybe you see some merits of mine, maybe not. We respectfully disagree with eachother. How often do you see that on "teh internets" these days!?!?
Not too often.

I completely understand the urge to want to educate and give information to these type of people. My husband has walked me out of stores before because I was laying into the staff because of dead animals in cages, or emaciated/dehydrated animals. All I can positively say that came out of that situation is that an animal was taken to the backroom to recieve individual care, although I doubt it survived. (well that and my increased blood pressure) I try now to not get as worked up, as it just makes me crazy.

What's important is that no matter what approach either of us may believe in, the message is the same: a pet is not something to buy on a whim or impulse.
Impulse buying is definitely not a good thing, but there are still many animals that find good homes this way. So not all impulse buying is bad, which is usally how this world works. Absolutes are very rare in my opinion.

I want to get a puppy Daschund right now more than anything in the world. I have ever since the Daschund of my childhood passed away a few years ago. But I know that I don't have the time and means to give it the life it deserves, so I will have to wait, most likely many years, before I can get one. But when that day comes it will be well worth it.
I'm really wanting another dog as well. I'm wanting a bigger dog, but I would like to wait until my older dog passes. At this point I could handle another dog, but I'm waiting for just the right dog and the right situation to come along. So when the time comes it will be a bit of an impulse, although a planned impulse?