tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186081912557699497.post2567469730337712870..comments2023-10-22T01:49:24.958-07:00Comments on My Hybrid Life: Rescue Me: A Collie ConundrumJanethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13008481053537305939noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186081912557699497.post-27987047898059483712010-10-01T22:50:42.968-07:002010-10-01T22:50:42.968-07:00Bravo. Well said! :)Bravo. Well said! :)BCxFourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03913197081466508005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186081912557699497.post-45016089884283709832010-09-14T19:57:46.908-07:002010-09-14T19:57:46.908-07:00I know the feeling. I did Aussie rescue for 10 yea...I know the feeling. I did Aussie rescue for 10 years. My 3 cats and 1 of my current dogs (as well as my dog who has passed) are rescues. My other 3 dogs are purebreds purchased from breeders. <br /><br />I am subject to the ultimate conundrum, in that I'm a huge proponent of rescues and shelters, yet I intend to breed my BC bitch. I've had some ethical struggles over that. <br /><br />There are plenty of very nice, purpose bred BCs out there who spend their lives locked in the kennels 20-24 hours a day and only pulled out for a touch of work or training now and then. I worry I will be adding another life destined for the same end, when I feel SO strongly that dogs are meant to be house pets and companions before all else. <br /><br />I understand where you are coming from, and no, you're not a traitor. Nice post.Moniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590279128673190945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4186081912557699497.post-59904321527907006022010-09-14T15:42:17.675-07:002010-09-14T15:42:17.675-07:00I, too, do rescue, or I should say, I *am* a rescu...I, too, do rescue, or I should say, I *am* a rescue. I own four Corgis/mixes adopted from other rescues, plus I purchased an older semi-trained / retired BC, and I just bought a new talented BC youngster. Yes, that would be six. I have Corgi fosters and a BC foster in the rescue. The total varies. :) I feel I have a life that includes dog sports and herding, and I am pursuing those goals with my own dogs. And I still see rescue as rewarding after 5 years. I don't feel in the least bit guilty and no one I know in rescue has told me I'm a bad person -- but I'm sure someone will try. So I guess I'm standing up right there with you!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07893994578892633168noreply@blogger.com