Why is buying a healthy, well-socialized kit from a reputable breeder so horrible? Adopting from shelters is a WONDERFUL thing to do. You can't beat it! But if someone wants a kit who is less likely to develop cancer later in life - LESS LIKELY, not the same as a guarantee not to develop cancer - or just wants a baby but doesn't want to support a petstore, then by all means, go to a good breeder. We need good shelters AND good breeders. I want people to have places to go to get a baby OTHER than the petstore (yes, shelters get babies sometimes - but it's not as common as dog/cat shelters getting kittens and puppies). [Posted in FML 5485]