Re: On the breeding of Green Iguanas....

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Posted by Harry's Dad on May 11, 1999 at 03:54:01:

In Reply to: On the breeding of Green Iguanas.... posted by Dino on May 10, 1999 at 22:19:15:

Dino,

I would love to breed a dog or two and get the chance to enjoy the new borns.But I can't and why not.....because of the action of others, I can't. Millions of dogs are put down or die each year from irresponsible owners. And if I said, I can't be held responsible for the action of others, and just went ahead with what I wanted to do.......I would just be adding to the problem. Let's look at something here, I breed a dog, it has 6 to 10 puppies; at the same time there is 6 to 10 puppies or adult dogs being put to sleep. Now does this make sense? Why bring more into the world, when the ones here, are already too much? Same with iguanas! It's not MY responsiblity for people like that either Dino, but I have no choice. I don't like it either! I'd love to have a little iglet poppin out of a egg too, it would be wonderful. But I can't so easily find the justification like you do, to go ahead and add to the iguana population. If Green Iguana's were endangered I'd be applauding YOU but they are not. But don't get me wrong here Dino, I am, under no way, saying I don't like you! I am just sad that you produce more iguanas is all. If people would just stop producing them until the numbers of iguanas come down and the price goes up, then I see nothing wrong with it. One of the big reasons that the problem with dogs and cats are so bad still; is because there is so many out there free or for a price. I guess there should be a law that if you have a non-fixed dog or cat, you have to have a permit. If you are caught with one that is not fixed, you get a large fine of like $500.00. Maybe this would help slow down the irresponsible keeping of animals and reptiles.
Dino, we all lose because of action of others, it's part of life. If we just turn our heads to all the deaths.....are we doing the right thing? I ask myself, what can I do to play my part in stopping this. And I come up with not just one but several things. I can assure that I won't produce any offspring, that I will take the time to educate and I will join and volunteer my help with a herp and rescue group to try and stop a death of a iguana. Maybe someday Dino, I too, will get the chance to enjoy breeding and seeing iglets hatching. I can only hope!!

Harry's Dad

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: Dino, : I would love to breed a dog or two and get the chance to enjoy the new borns.But I can't and why not.....because of the action of others, I can't. Millions of dogs are put down or die each year from irresponsible owners. And if I said, I can't be held responsible for the action of others, and just went ahead with what I wanted to do.......I would just be adding to the problem. Let's look at something here, I breed a dog, it has 6 to 10 puppies; at the same time there is 6 to 10 puppies or adult dogs being put to sleep. Now does this make sense? Why bring more into the world, when the ones here, are already too much? Same with iguanas! It's not MY responsiblity for people like that either Dino, but I have no choice. I don't like it either! I'd love to have a little iglet poppin out of a egg too, it would be wonderful. But I can't so easily find the justification like you do, to go ahead and add to the iguana population. If Green Iguana's were endangered I'd be applauding YOU but they are not. But don't get me wrong here Dino, I am, under no way, saying I don't like you! I am just sad that you produce more iguanas is all. If people would just stop producing them until the numbers of iguanas come down and the price goes up, then I see nothing wrong with it. One of the big reasons that the problem with dogs and cats are so bad still; is because there is so many out there free or for a price. I guess there should be a law that if you have a non-fixed dog or cat, you have to have a permit. If you are caught with one that is not fixed, you get a large fine of like $500.00. Maybe this would help slow down the irresponsible keeping of animals and reptiles. : Dino, we all lose because of action of others, it's part of life. If we just turn our heads to all the deaths.....are we doing the right thing? I ask myself, what can I do to play my part in stopping this. And I come up with not just one but several things. I can assure that I won't produce any offspring, that I will take the time to educate and I will join and volunteer my help with a herp and rescue group to try and stop a death of a iguana. Maybe someday Dino, I too, will get the chance to enjoy breeding and seeing iglets hatching. I can only hope!! : Harry's Dad

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