Reply #77: I restricted most of what I said to dogs because I know so much more about them [View All]

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than cats.

It doesn't surprise me to hear that there are endangered cat breeds as well. I'm really interested to hear about the Turkish Angora. I was unaware of the breed or of any cat being signifcant to Islam!

Anyway, I think we are pretty much on the same page on this issue. The vast majority of dog & cat overpopulation is the result of negligent pet owners and I believe that ultimately, the change has to come from that end. Tackling irresponsible breeders is a good thing, so far as it goes, but going after Joe Schmoe who refuses to have his dog "cut" is a much more difficult issue.

I do think that in a perfect world, animals shouldn't be a commodity. Realistically, I know that will never happen. I just wonder how many so-called "reputable" breeders who do it "for the love of the animals" would continue to do it if it weren't profitable.