Pets on EBAY?

[REO]

This thread gets quite heated. I hear there is a petition to stop this idea on page 8 on this thread.

What do you think?

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[REO]

I feel the same way Mary Lou.

I can't imagine wanting to put ads of puppies and kitties on eBay. There are a lot of sick people in the world. eBay is not as protected as you keep us and our horses here.

I hope Ebay does not do this.

 

[Shelley]

AGAINST!!!!!

Dogs and cats are companion animals, NOT livestock that should be sold to the highest bidder! They should be very carefully placed in carefully screened homes that are best suited for both the pet and the buyer.

That being said, I do see they say "classified ads" for pets. I wasn't aware, however, that E-Bay was in the classified ads business??

I don't like to see this happening....

Shelley

 

[Miniv]

I went in and posted my views (against) on their discussion forum, as I am a member.

I've noticed that just about all the other comments have also been against for many of the same reasons.....concerns for the animals.

MA

 

[Hosscrazy]

I also posted my opinion on Ebay, which opposes the suggestion to list live animals on Ebay.

Liz R.

 

[Shari]

I will also go post my "against" pets on Ebay comment too.

Thank you for letting us know.

 

[shminifancier]

Many things on E Bay are not sold by using the Highest bidder.. With that I mean there are many many things that are sold on a Set Price...and that is then has a Buy Now Button...and BLM sells mustangs to the highest bidder on the Internet site...So if it is good for them why not E Bay.. And there is other ...But I would think that animals like this will have a Buy Now button and sold like that not so much through the highest bid like other things are..

 

[wishful]

I voiced my opinion against. What an awful Idea. As a rescue volunteer I have seen to many animals thrown away because people didnt do the research and decided after they got the animal it was more then they bargained for.

That idea has impulse buys written all over it.

 

[ForMyACDs]

The funny thing is, Ebay allows pet auctions in OTHER countries. I no longer have the link but there was a very large number of dogs on Ebay auction in Japan......apparently the people there don't see an issue with it.

Personally, I think it's not an acceptable way to sell dogs.....like the "puppy mills" need a wider audience. Sigh.

 

[runamuk]

Japan, Korea, and a few other places sell dogs for meat that is probably why. Dog butchers are legitimate in many asian countries......just as you or I would pick a lobster out of a tank...there you can pick a dog out of the cage and have it "fresh" I will not post the links I have been to regarding this practice as they are very graphic and this is a family forum.......

I think animal auctions should be kept to animal enterprises........

The funny thing is, Ebay allows pet auctions in OTHER countries.  I no longer have the link but there was a very large number of dogs on Ebay auction in Japan......apparently the people there don't see an issue with it.
Personally, I think it's not an acceptable way to sell dogs.....like the "puppy mills" need a wider audience.  Sigh.

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[Shelley]

A "buy it now" is not a solution!!! Selling PETS to an unknown home is just NOT ACCEPTABLE!!! What a great way for the puppy millers to buy new stock! Ugh!

Mine is a breed where even placing a classified ad is a "no-no" and you have to practically sign away your first born to get one...Greg always jokes that he married me for my Salukis...sometimes I wonder if he's really joking.

Each prospective home has a lengthy interview and we turn down many....we recently placed an adult dog and refused four homes that wanted him very badly until we finally found the right situation for him. I can't imagine peddling a dog on E-Bay and not caring how it's treated for the rest of it's life! When you breed/sell a puppy you are responsible for it being on this earth and therefore responsible for it FOR THE REST OF IT'S LIFE should the home not work out!

Sorry for getting on my "high horse", this is a subject that just raises every hair on the back of my "reputable breeder's neck".....

Shelley

 

[REO]

I've been on the eBay boards for over 4 years. When I read that this morning, YIKES! So I brought it to your attention, as I know many here also use eBay.

I feel the same way you do.

 

[kaykay]

i think you guys are not reading this right. it says this will not be "transactional" meaning you cannot bid on the puppies. All you are doing is putting up a listing. I find this no different then puppyfind.com which i list puppies on. Its basically paying for an ad to advertise your puppies or kittens. Am i a bad person because i listed puppies on puppyfind.com?? I dont think i am!! I run a listing on puppyfind.com and the people contact me. I get to know them and they get to know me and if we agree the puppy is sold. I have turned down many buyers but i have also sold to some fabulous owners. Im pretty sure this is the same thing ebay is talking about here. Also they will list animals for free for rescues which is the same way puppyfind works.

Just my opinion!

Kay

 

[shminifancier]

Just what I said it will be a Buy Now price and not one that people bid on.. Many sites are that way on E Bay..You Don't bid, but you buy at a set price, which then would be no different then putting an ad on a site, to sell..

i think you guys are not reading this right.  it says this will not be "transactional" meaning you cannot bid on the puppies.  All you are doing is putting up a listing.  I find this no different then puppyfind.com which i list puppies on.  Its basically paying for an ad to advertise your puppies or kittens.  Am i a bad person because i listed puppies on puppyfind.com?? I don't think i am!!  I run a listing on puppyfind.com and the people contact me.  I get to know them and they get to know me and if we agree the puppy is sold.  I have turned down many buyers but i have also sold to some fabulous owners.  I'm pretty sure this is the same thing ebay is talking about here.  Also they will list animals for free for rescues which is the same way puppyfind works. 
Just my opinion!

Kay

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[kaykay]

i read nothing on there that says it will be a buy now auction. it says its just a listing and you pay a fee to list your dog for sale. thats all it is! If it was a buy now it would still be "transactional" as there would be a transaction taking place

Kay

 

[capall beag]

I have concluded that all I can do is do right by animals and encourage those I meet and know to do likewise.

I simply would not support this but know that if there is $$$ to be made it will probably be up and running in no time.

My animals are dear companions to me and valued deeply but there is a huge "Market" for animals and a constant demand for a 'type' of pet. So long as people provide the demand for an animal in any way they can get it these ideas of supply will continue.

I won't go into much detail because it is a touchy subject but thousands of puppies are shipped from my country of origin to the US everyday and people here will pay ridiculous amounts of money for them because it is a unique pet, a pup from a foreign country! I know for a fact these pups are from 'puppy farms' and the farms will continue to pump out pups at an alarming rate so long as the consumer demands them! The people who buy these pups clearly have no interest or concern for where they 'really' come from. There is a big and constant demand for these pups because they have a uniqueness to them. The people who are selling the pups are con men and women but the buyers are equally at fault IMO.

Demand is what forces the supply to grow.

I would never support Ebay doing such a thing or buy a pup in this way but it is no different to the pup or kitten. I think the real fault falls with the buyer because if no one bought from a pup from a pet store or from ebay they would quickly stop doing it. For the seller it all comes down to demand and $$$$.

Unfortunately, I am sure it will do well if it does happen.

 

[runamuk]

I have concluded that all I can do is do right by animals and encourage those I meet and know to do likewise.I simply would not support this but know that if there is $$$ to be made it will probably be up and running in no time.

My animals are dear companions to me and valued deeply but there is a huge "Market" for animals and a constant demand for a 'type' of pet. So long as people provide the demand for an animal in any way they can get it these ideas of supply will continue.

I won't go into much detail because it is a touchy subject but thousands of puppies are shipped from my country of origin to the US everyday and people here will pay ridiculous amounts of money for them because it is a unique pet, a pup from a foreign country! I know for a fact these pups are from 'puppy farms' and the farms will continue to pump out pups at an alarming rate so long as the consumer demands them! The people who buy these pups clearly have no interest or concern for where they 'really' come from. There is a big and constant demand for these pups because they have a uniqueness to them. The people who are selling the pups are con men and women but the buyers are equally at fault IMO.

Demand is what forces the supply to grow.

I would never support Ebay doing such a thing or buy a pup in this way but it is no different to the pup or kitten. I think the real fault falls with the buyer because if no one bought from a pup from a pet store or from ebay they would quickly stop doing it. For the seller it all comes down to demand and $$$$.

Unfortunately, I am sure it will do well if it does happen.

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I agree and I wouldn't ever shop for a pup through online classifieds......nor would I recomend anyone else buy that way. I do suggest using petfinder to locate rescue org.'s and shelters BUT still you need to do research and get references as even petfinder is being invaded by unscrupulous people out to make a buck

 

[Shelley]

My point is, again...since when is E-Bay in the "classified ads" or "listing" business?

PETS DO NOT BELONG ON E-BAY. There are plenty of breeder referral sites and services that handle it very nicely.

Shelley

 

[shminifancier]

Nope not me I have and will use the classefieds..There is Way to many restrictions for the animal shelters/Rescues~! Way to many ..One is a dog must be kept inside...A big hairy Great Pry, Or St. is much better outside in the winter, then in a warm house where they are then get to warm. And nice cozy dog house shelter is better for them. So this lets out many many people from buying from Shelters/rescues, and Way too much restrictions from the rescues also.

The shelter say OH we are sooo over crowded but then put such unreasonable restrictions on their animals they can have them and then euthanize them IMO. If they Really wanted to get the animals to homes they would relax those dumb restrictions that are nothing but PETA in the first place..

I agree and I wouldn't ever shop for a pup through online classifieds......nor would I recommend anyone else buy that way.  I do suggest using petfinder to locate rescue org.'s and shelters BUT still you need to do research and get references as even petfinder is being invaded by unscrupulous people out to make a buck

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[runamuk]

Nope not me I have and will use the classefieds..There is Way to many restrictions for the animal shelters/Rescues~! Way to many ..One is a dog must be kept inside...A big hairy Great Pry, Or St. is much better outside in the winter, then in a warm house where they are then get to warm. And nice cozy dog house shelter is better for them. So this lets out many many people from buying from Shelters/rescues, and Way too much restrictions from the rescues also.The shelter say OH we are sooo over crowded but then put such unreasonable restrictions on their animals they can have them and then euthanize them IMO. If they Really wanted to get the animals to homes they would relax those dumb restrictions that are nothing but PETA in the first place..

I agree and I wouldn't ever shop for a pup through online classifieds......nor would I recommend anyone else buy that way.  I do suggest using petfinder to locate rescue org.'s and shelters BUT still you need to do research and get references as even petfinder is being invaded by unscrupulous people out to make a buck

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you know I hear this all the time......yet I have had ZERO problems ever when dealing with rescues and shelters......in fact I have been offered lgd's on 3 occasions now but due to my current dog population I am not in the market for one.....of course when I finally am there won't be any I am sure.....lgd's live out and so long as you have proper perimeter fencing and a barn or other such dry area I have never had a reputable person tell me otherwise (that is just silly people who know what they are doing wouldn't require an lgd be kept insid

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