Auctioning a puppy at a fundraiser to raise money regardless of how noble the cause may be is WRONG. It sounds innocent, right? Let me paint a picture. There are thousands of unwanted animals being dumped at shelters on a regular basis. Lord knows how many are euthanized on a daily basis. One of the things a responsible breeder is concerned about is whether or not a puppy is going to be loved and cared for during the course of it's life by the people buying him. A reputable breeder will put prospective puppy families through a screening process to find out their lifestyle, if they have the means to provide for a puppy, if they are willing to love and care for it for it's lifetime and if they are willing to give the puppy back to the breeder should their situation change and they can't have the dog any longer. No breeder EVER wants to hear about their offspring ending up at the pound.
When a puppy is auctioned at an event, there is no consideration given to the adopting family. Do they have the means? Are they dedicated? Is this just a whim and two months from now when the puppy has chewed shoes and pooped all over the house they will be ready to give him back? Where would they go to give him back? If they don't have a relationship with a breeder, what are their options? Do they sell the pup? That's bad for the pup to be bounced around. Do they drop it off at the pound? I would be OUTRAGED!
The bottom line is auctions and puppies should NEVER be used in the same sentence. I realize they bring in a lot of money. But a responsible breeder will never give one for that purpose. And the public needs to know that this is a bad reflection on your organization to try to do something like this. Want to get animal activists up in arms? Let them find out you are auctioning an animal of any kind at a fundraiser.
Humans have to protect our beloved pets. Please raise your voice in disapproval at this practice!
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