Posted on 02/16/2010 10:07:14 PM PST by Zakeet
Sadie the Scottish terrier won America's top dog show Tuesday night, and that was pretty predictable. What happened moments before she took the title at Westminster was far more startling.
Two women walked into the center ring at Madison Square Garden and held up signs that said "Mutts Rule" and "Breeders Kill Shelter Dogs' Chances," the latter a slogan popularized by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
The crowd of 15,000 gasped at the PETA-inspired protest, then booed the women and cheered as security ushered them away without incident. The women were charged with criminal trespass, police said.
The interruption lasted about a minute and was not featured on the USA Network telecast. Moments later, the 4-year-old Sadie climbed the purple best in show podium where one of the women had stood.
"I thought it was well-controlled by our people," Westminster spokesman David Frei said, without elaborating.
Sadie was a big favorite coming into the show, which is for 2,500 purebred dogs. There have been previous protests at Westminster, but none nearly this dramatic. As a matter of course, the public-address announcer at the Garden reads an announcement urging people to visit shelters and adopt their dogs.
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Really, did some dog show breeder/exhibitor take your parking spot or something? The pups in a given litter not destined for the show ring are called pet quality for a reason. They end up on somebody's couch, and live long, happy lives. They are protected by strict contracts, are spayed or neutered and make passersby stop their owners on the street, because they're beautiful examples of their respective breeds.
>What do they do with dogs that are not perfect? Send em to the pound? Put them down? I think probably the latter.<
These dogs, which are not perfect, are obviously unloved and unwanted. Just click on the link to see the horror < /sarcasm>.
http://www.showpaps.com/pet.htm
I have never had a dog that wasn’t from a shelter and no dog show has ever affected my decision even for a second.
“...you can train them to do lots of fun and crazy things!...”
Like carrying targets downrange
>I have never had a dog that wasn’t from a shelter and no dog show has ever affected my decision even for a second.<
And you are to be commended for saving those dogs. Since I have participated in some sort of dog sport since I was ten years old and I value a given set of canine characteristics, I own purebreds exclusively. I also served on the board of a local shelter, and currently am involved in a purebred rescue.
That’s the beauty of living in a free society. We can choose the pet with which we want to spend our lives, and as long as we do not allow our pet to harm another animal or human, we can all exist together quite nicely.
I drive my preferred make of car, one which I’m sure many people would never own. My doing so doesn’t hurt anyone else in the slightest. I also drink a certain brand of soda pop I like more than the others currently on the market.
I agree. If I had a reason or desire for a purebred dog, I wouldn’t hesitate to get one. I just don’t see where that is anyone’s business but my own.
>I just don’t see where that is anyone’s business but my own.<
Believe me, you are a member of the “in set”. PETA and its ilk will put you on a pedestal for your choice of canine pet while doing everything in its power to make those who prefer a purebred out to be lower than dirt.
OK...
First, never waste an opportunity for a roll in the hay...
THEN have them carry the targets downrange!!!
Got it!!!
See? I’m easy to work with...!!!
I see, oh, wise one... now I understand! Much less hassle that way!
At the end of the day, we’re men first...haha!
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