Anonymous asked:
What about being the person who has to edit the Sarah McLachlan ads?
Ooomph that would break my heart. Before coming to BuzzFeed, I managed boarding and grooming kennels (while working with dog show people) for 8 years, and the times I’ve lost dogs (and cats) I’ve loved is innumerable. Each time broke my heart, and the hardest was when I had to put my best friend (and former shelter dog) Bo down.
I can’t watch those ads, to be honest. I donate to shelters when I can, and I wholeheartedly support adopting from animal shelters. 99% of the people breeding dogs today should NOT be breeding. I would never buy a pure-bred dog, even though I love them and have worked with them. I support responsible dog breeders who breed for the betterment of the line(which is seriously 1% of the number of breeders).
Any time someone talks about getting a dog, I recommend visiting shelters in the area or, if they want a specific breed, reaching out to that breed’s local rescue organization.
Never buy a pet from a pet store. Don’t support puppy mills. Adopt from a shelter and you might just find the best friend you’ve ever met, like my boy Bo, who I don’t go a day without thinking about. I miss him every moment.
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