Comments on: Perez Hilton Steps in Goldendoodie http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/ The two-faced and famous have something new to worry about. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:06:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Lisa http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-3701 Lisa Tue, 27 May 2008 03:07:50 +0000 http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-3701 You and most of your readers have no idea what a Puppy Mill even is. So why don’t you get educated on a subject before you write about it! Don’t just throw around the word Puppy Mill without even knowing what it means! <em> [sorry, no spam allowed. Link deleted. -The management]</em> You and most of your readers have no idea what a Puppy Mill even is.

So why don’t you get educated on a subject before you write about it! Don’t just throw around the word Puppy Mill without even knowing what it means!

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]]> By: deano bravo http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-3193 deano bravo Wed, 07 May 2008 16:47:41 +0000 http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-3193 Well, what can i say? perez is as thick as a whale omlette. like they say, you can't polish a turd can you? Well, what can i say? perez is as thick as a whale omlette.
like they say, you can’t polish a turd can you?

]]> By: Holly Won't http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2983 Holly Won't Thu, 01 May 2008 01:20:01 +0000 http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2983 In all seriousness, keep it going. I welcome the debate. It's the first time I've heard a defense of breeders as the best alternative to pet stores in selecting an animal (as my pets over the years have all been adopted from shelters), so it's been educational in a way. I maintain that it's hypocritical for Perez to advocate donating to the Humane Society of the United States, a group that says opting to go the breeder route should be a last resort for prospective pet owners (<a href="http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_adoption_information/how_to_find_a_good_dog_breeder/" rel="nofollow">click here to read</a>). Because from what Perez posted, it certainly doesn't seem like his first stop was a shelter. In all seriousness, keep it going. I welcome the debate. It’s the first time I’ve heard a defense of breeders as the best alternative to pet stores in selecting an animal (as my pets over the years have all been adopted from shelters), so it’s been educational in a way.

I maintain that it’s hypocritical for Perez to advocate donating to the Humane Society of the United States, a group that says opting to go the breeder route should be a last resort for prospective pet owners (click here to read). Because from what Perez posted, it certainly doesn’t seem like his first stop was a shelter.

]]> By: Johnna http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2977 Johnna Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:58:32 +0000 http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2977 Holly Won't is just getting owned in the comments section for this one. The general feeling I get from this story is that puppy mills are bad. Breeders are not the same as puppy mills. Therefore, Perez condemning puppy mills is still valid and not hypocritical. He's also not saying that supporting the Humane Society to rescue their dogs is the only option to puppy mills. If what you want is a goldendoodle, and they have none at a shelter, I say go out there and get one! Oh, and not all breeders are that expensive. I got my jack russell for $300 from a breeder in Marin County. Holly Won’t is just getting owned in the comments section for this one. The general feeling I get from this story is that puppy mills are bad. Breeders are not the same as puppy mills. Therefore, Perez condemning puppy mills is still valid and not hypocritical. He’s also not saying that supporting the Humane Society to rescue their dogs is the only option to puppy mills. If what you want is a goldendoodle, and they have none at a shelter, I say go out there and get one! Oh, and not all breeders are that expensive. I got my jack russell for $300 from a breeder in Marin County.

]]> By: NYC Pit Bull-Dalmatian-Cattle Dog Mum http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2937 NYC Pit Bull-Dalmatian-Cattle Dog Mum Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:38:17 +0000 http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2937 Deceiver: while Perez is a total dick wad, you are slightly off here. I have volunteered with dog rescue/at dog charities for over 15 years and went undercover researching puppy mills in the UK in 1997-1998 so I know my stuff. As far as I can tell the kennels he got the pup from is not a puppy mill. While they are plainly a commercial operation with litters consistently being available (not great), folks are allowed to visit and most importantly they discuss spay/neuter, they have a policy should the dog turn out to have genetic health problems and most importantly they have a return policy "we are happy to take the puppy or adult dog back until a new home can be found". In an ideal world he would have adopted a pure bred or mutt from a shelter or rescue group but at least he didn't impulsively buy a pet store puppy. If anyone here is thinking of getting a dog please check out Petfinder - a great site with dogs of all breeds and mutts that need to be adopted that you can search by zip code. Deceiver: while Perez is a total dick wad, you are slightly off here. I have volunteered with dog rescue/at dog charities for over 15 years and went undercover researching puppy mills in the UK in 1997-1998 so I know my stuff. As far as I can tell the kennels he got the pup from is not a puppy mill. While they are plainly a commercial operation with litters consistently being available (not great), folks are allowed to visit and most importantly they discuss spay/neuter, they have a policy should the dog turn out to have genetic health problems and most importantly they have a return policy “we are happy to take the puppy or adult dog back until a new home can be found”. In an ideal world he would have adopted a pure bred or mutt from a shelter or rescue group but at least he didn’t impulsively buy a pet store puppy. If anyone here is thinking of getting a dog please check out Petfinder - a great site with dogs of all breeds and mutts that need to be adopted that you can search by zip code.

]]> By: jlynn http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2934 jlynn Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:18:52 +0000 http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2934 I'm drunk and here's the deal... everything I wanted to say has already been said. I am an owner of a purebred English Mastiff from a wonderful breeder whom I still keep in touch with and would buy from again. I know how she keeps her dogs and I know where they come from and I have a family with which I wanted to introduce a puppy that would grow up with my young daughters. My husband and I felt that rescuing a dog may be dangerous for our young girls. God bless those who rescue dogs (and cats) from shelters, animals who are a result of irresponsible people and deserve a chance, but the option is not always the best for everyone. The next best thing is a breeder who is responsible and cares about the dogs they breed and the pups that result. I believe that adopting from a shelter is a wonderful thing, I hope that someday when our children are older, we can take a dog home that has had an unfortunate life. And we are both absolutely against puppy mills and pet stores that sell puppies from these places. I’m drunk and here’s the deal… everything I wanted to say has already been said. I am an owner of a purebred English Mastiff from a wonderful breeder whom I still keep in touch with and would buy from again. I know how she keeps her dogs and I know where they come from and I have a family with which I wanted to introduce a puppy that would grow up with my young daughters. My husband and I felt that rescuing a dog may be dangerous for our young girls. God bless those who rescue dogs (and cats) from shelters, animals who are a result of irresponsible people and deserve a chance, but the option is not always the best for everyone. The next best thing is a breeder who is responsible and cares about the dogs they breed and the pups that result.
I believe that adopting from a shelter is a wonderful thing, I hope that someday when our children are older, we can take a dog home that has had an unfortunate life. And we are both absolutely against puppy mills and pet stores that sell puppies from these places.

]]> By: Morgan http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2907 Morgan Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:14:33 +0000 http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2907 The only thing you can come back with sugartits is about your name? What happens in THIS debacle: Person A buys puppy from PetStore. Person A decides that they can no longer take care of puppy. They dump puppy, and puppy ends up at shelter. Person B goes to shelter and adopts puppy that was ORIGINALLY from PetStore. What now?! Oh no! Yes, pet stores get their dogs from puppy mills. I worked in one for about 2 days and couldn't take how they treated the animals. I then turned around and volunteered at the shelters, but found myself wanting to take every little guy and gal home with me! I support getting your dogs from the shelter, but I have also owned 'mistakes' (which now apparently are designer dogs?) from breeders as well. One of my current dogs is a black lab/golden shepard mix - Mommy was a golden, Daddy was a black lab. They lived next door, got out one night, and boom, out came puppies! I think what really matters here is that Perez takes absolutely amazing care of his pup. And no, you may never be related to your dog, but last I checked, you're not related to your adopted kid biologically either. I love my animals as if they were my kids - and I refer to them as my children. I would do anything for any of them, and I think most animal lovers are the same as me. They're a part of the family, and always will be. Good for Perez for creating awareness on his website (because that awareness gets the kids talking) - and for taking great care of his pup too. I don't always agree with Perez, nor do I always agree with this site, but I will support either when I feel they are correct. And deciever, 90% of the time, you've got it right. This one I just don't 100% agree with. Sorry. The only thing you can come back with sugartits is about your name?

What happens in THIS debacle:

Person A buys puppy from PetStore. Person A decides that they can no longer take care of puppy. They dump puppy, and puppy ends up at shelter. Person B goes to shelter and adopts puppy that was ORIGINALLY from PetStore. What now?! Oh no!

Yes, pet stores get their dogs from puppy mills. I worked in one for about 2 days and couldn’t take how they treated the animals. I then turned around and volunteered at the shelters, but found myself wanting to take every little guy and gal home with me! I support getting your dogs from the shelter, but I have also owned ‘mistakes’ (which now apparently are designer dogs?) from breeders as well. One of my current dogs is a black lab/golden shepard mix - Mommy was a golden, Daddy was a black lab. They lived next door, got out one night, and boom, out came puppies!

I think what really matters here is that Perez takes absolutely amazing care of his pup. And no, you may never be related to your dog, but last I checked, you’re not related to your adopted kid biologically either. I love my animals as if they were my kids - and I refer to them as my children. I would do anything for any of them, and I think most animal lovers are the same as me. They’re a part of the family, and always will be. Good for Perez for creating awareness on his website (because that awareness gets the kids talking) - and for taking great care of his pup too. I don’t always agree with Perez, nor do I always agree with this site, but I will support either when I feel they are correct. And deciever, 90% of the time, you’ve got it right. This one I just don’t 100% agree with. Sorry.

]]> By: sugartits http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2897 sugartits Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:50:54 +0000 http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2897 Oh, sugartits is a stupid name, but fuzzbutt and fedupwithstupids are perfectly normal? Pfft! Oh, sugartits is a stupid name, but fuzzbutt and fedupwithstupids are perfectly normal? Pfft!

]]> By: Andrea http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2896 Andrea Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:20:45 +0000 http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2896 I think it comes down to "I want a dog"...you go to a shelter and find one you fall in love with. "I want a specific dog"...you find a breeder. I personally would prefer to go the shelter route but I also have much more flexibility in terms of appearance, temperament, allergy-rating, etc. A lot of people have very specific wants and needs. But don't want to contribute to something flat out cruel. That's when the breeder is a more usefull option. Is it the "kindEST" option? No. But sometimes we find ourselves settling for kindER because of what fits in our lives. I think it comes down to “I want a dog”…you go to a shelter and find one you fall in love with. “I want a specific dog”…you find a breeder.

I personally would prefer to go the shelter route but I also have much more flexibility in terms of appearance, temperament, allergy-rating, etc. A lot of people have very specific wants and needs. But don’t want to contribute to something flat out cruel. That’s when the breeder is a more usefull option. Is it the “kindEST” option? No. But sometimes we find ourselves settling for kindER because of what fits in our lives.

]]> By: Holly Won't http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2890 Holly Won't Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:29:17 +0000 http://deceiver.com/2008/04/28/perez-hilton-steps-in-goldendoodie/#comment-2890 So according to the dissenters, the puppy math works out like this: Shelters > breeders > pet stores But Perez in essence is saying, "Support the Humane Society of the United States -- unless you can afford a designer pooch. But yeah, you should otherwise do the right thing and get your dog from a shelter." Why make the second-best ethical choice? Also, I just don't buy the pet adoption/baby adoption analogy. Regardless of its pedigree, you are not biologically related to your dog. So according to the dissenters, the puppy math works out like this:

Shelters > breeders > pet stores

But Perez in essence is saying, “Support the Humane Society of the United States — unless you can afford a designer pooch. But yeah, you should otherwise do the right thing and get your dog from a shelter.” Why make the second-best ethical choice?

Also, I just don’t buy the pet adoption/baby adoption analogy. Regardless of its pedigree, you are not biologically related to your dog.

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