How much is that doggy in the window?

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I'm sorry, and I know I'm going to ruffle some feathers here, but there are thousands of pets that need homes and it's a damn shame that people spend thousands on pets that are BRED to be sold. You mean to tell me that the Golden Retriever from the breeder is better than the one at the SPCA? Will it love your family more? I doubt it. And guess what? It will still pee & poop all over your yard, and possibly have health problems, and eat the garbage.

I got our Boxer through a rescue organization. He's purebred, but I don't have his papers. What the hell do I need them for? He's not a show dog, he's our pet.