Philosophical Vegan Forum

Volenta wrote:If reality would comply with all the conditions being discussed here (empty shelters and good laws and regulation on breeding and ownership), I think you can make a morally justifiable case.

Of course, sadly, that's probably never going to be a reality, so the whole debate is entirely academic.

For all practical purposes: Dogs should never be bred, only rescued. I think we can all agree on that.

If it would ever change, I'd look forward to the day when this argument is the big issue in animal welfare.

brimstoneSalad wrote:

Volenta wrote:If reality would comply with all the conditions being discussed here (empty shelters and good laws and regulation on breeding and ownership), I think you can make a morally justifiable case.

Of course, sadly, that's probably never going to be a reality, so the whole debate is entirely academic.

For all practical purposes: Dogs should never be bred, only rescued. I think we can all agree on that.

If it would ever change, I'd look forward to the day when this argument is the big issue in animal welfare.

I agree with this complety. In this day and age...
Rescuing amimals? Yes.
Breeding animals? No.

In regards to what brimestone said, dogs are pack animals.
When adopting I stress highly on the idea that the adopter get two dogs instead of one and three if they can really afford it.

I find it hilarious that people think their dog loves them so much when they get home from a ten hour work day:
::dog scratching the door before you put the keys in::
::door opens::
::jumps up and down on you covering you with kisses::

"See my dog really loves me!"

"No your dog is just really happy to see you after ten hours of being alone."

No one likes to be alone not even dogs.