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Re: A little bit off subject plus answer to KittyJ
Posted by To Linda on 5/27/07

On 5/27/07, Linda wrote:
>
> KittyJ we all agree that there are a lot of bird scams going
> on. As to what birds sell for it can range from $100.00 to
> 3000. You said if you live in the same area see pictures of
> the bird? Well anyone can copy and paste any photo and say it
> is the bird they have for sale, just as I could post a picture
> of a beauty queen and say it is me. LOL Just a joke.
>
>
> PS. Spell check is easy just type your post into a new mail
> window then run spell check then copy the corrected
> post here. I use a lot of copy and paste.
>
> The whole reason why people (as a rule) go to places like
> livedeal.com or birdmart.com is because they have already
> looked for a pet in their city and can't find one.
>
> By CRIAGS LIST did you mean craigslist.org? Great place to
> find a lot of other things for sale right in your own town.
> BTW They don't sell pets on that but I know what you mean
> by some people put an ad in MD and live in NC.
>
> Now this may get me a lot of angry replies but I speak my mind.
>
> Not everyone feels the same as I do and that is ok.
>
> I won't buy from a breeder or pet store for the simple reason
> that there are so many homeless and unloved pets in shelters
> and rescue organizations and I would rather give a
> home to a homeless or unwanted animal.
>
> I am adopting Winston a beautiful 8 month old Dachshund that
> is in a wheelchair. I will get him a week from today. I could
> buy a Dachshund pup for $75. to $100. around here and it cost
> more for me to adopt Winston but it also makes me feel good to
> give Winston a home.
>
> I also have a special needs bird and another dog.
> The bird came from a breeder who couldn't sell him because
> someone got mad and beat the bird with a hammer, taking off
> two of his toes. The breeder gave him to a rescue
> organization and I got him from there. The poor dog was an
> abuse case also but from kids. They broke this tiny
> chihuahua's legs then threw him into a pool. Thank God a woman
> came by and took the dog to an animal hospital which is where
> I got him after helping to pay for his surgery. They had to
> remove one leg because it was mashed so bad it couldn't
> be repaired.
>
> For all the breeders , pet stores and people who buy from
> them I say to each his own. I am not in any way putting you
> down just sharing what I feel.
>
> Sorry I got off subject a bit but I have spent the last week
> helping to move animals that had been abused along with 3 dead
> birds that were tied to a tree without food and left to die.
>
> I put the link to see Winston's photo if anyone cares to see
> him.
>
>
>
> http://photos.petfinder.com/fotos/IL75/IL75.8472981-2-pn.jpg


Winston is beautiful!!! I'm so happy there are people like you
in this world Linda, no matter what the unhappy Ogers on this
board may say in response. I agree, if there are so many
unwanted birds why not help with those. Its like the rabbits at
Easter. So sad.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Expose the people who try to SCAM us Here Please?, 5/06/07, by Linda.
• Re: Expose the people who try to SCAM us Here Please?, 5/06/07, by d.
• Re: Expose the people who try to SCAM us Here Please?, 5/06/07, by Linda.
• Re: Expose the people who try to SCAM us Here Please?, 5/06/07, by Meeko's Mom.
• Re: Expose the people who try to SCAM us Here Please?, 5/06/07, by Lora.
• Re: Expose the people who try to SCAM us Here Please?, 5/06/07, by Linda.
• Re: Expose the people who try to SCAM us Here Please?, 5/26/07, by KittyJ.
• Re: Expose the people who try to SCAM us Here Please?, 5/26/07, by Mikey.
• Re: A little bit off subject plus answer to KittyJ, 5/27/07, by Linda.
• Re: A little bit off subject plus answer to KittyJ, 5/27/07, by To Linda.
• Re: A little bit off subject plus answer to KittyJ, 5/27/07, by Linda.
• Re: A little bit off subject plus answer to KittyJ, 6/01/07, by KittyJ.
• Re: A little bit off subject plus answer to KittyJ, 6/01/07, by KittyJ.