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		enneff on Jan 19, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Pets Allowed: Why are so many animals now in place... The alternative is not putting them down, but rather to stop breeding them. Also "occasionally left home to chill" does not describe a typical domestic dog's life. More like "left at home all day, five days a week."

lazythrowaway on Jan 19, 2015 [–]

Dogs breed themselves just fine - ever been to a shelter?

enneff on Jan 19, 2015 | [–]

They breed because irresponsible people (breeders and owners alike) let them breed.

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