If you don't like the topic, don't read it. I think debates like this are a very important way information about care and breeding can be shared. Perhaps now people who wouldn't have checked a shelter for a gerbil will do so. This is no different than the ongoing debate about the ethics of shipping small animals that frequently comes up. It's all part of the exchange of ideas and opinions that goes on because we want the best possible care and environment for our gerbils and other pets. Jill ---------- > From: Susan Fitts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Breeder bashing-enough already > Date: Thursday, March 15, 2001 12:54 PM > > Everyone is allowed their opinion, > however, can we get back to the main subject of this message board? > Most of the people who are here are hobbyists and breeders and do so > responsibly. > We are all here to promote quality care AND breeding of our gerbils > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 11:42 PM > Subject: Re: 100's of gerbils & gerbil shortage > > > > I just wanted to say that I agree with you, Molly! I'm a volunteer for my > > local SPCA shelter and they virtually always have hamsters, gerbils, mice > > and rats- and they literally always have guinea pigs and rabbits. It's the > > same with the Animal Rescue League here and the SPCA where my parents > live. > > > > > > It's sad, but most people are unaware that these little critters are often > > abandoned too, for the same reasons people abandon dogs and cats. There > are > > several guinea pig rescues here and one in the UK that I know of that are > > overflowing with pigs at the moment. (Anyone with room in their hearts and > > homes for a little piggie, please check them out- these rescues are > > desperate!) > > > > I do not support hobby or show breeding of animals, and I don't buy > > anything from pet stores that sell live animals regardless of the > condition > > of the store. > > > > I am a vegetarian, too, for whatever that's worth. > > > > I don't run around telling people who breed animals or eat meat that > > they're wrong- my approach is that if you can get up every morning and > look > > at yourself in the mirror and be okay with whatever it is you do, then > > that's your business. This is what's okay for myself. > > > > Just my 2 cents! > > Jill > > > > > > > > Shop online without a credit card > > http://www.rocketcash.com > > RocketCash, a NetZero subsidiary Shop online without a credit card http://www.rocketcash.com RocketCash, a NetZero subsidiary
