Very well put. Is that poster no idea what the name is) but what makes you think they are in constant pain..and overbred? NONE of your statements make ANY sense, and they are ridiculous.. Do you think you are an expert? It's best if you DON'T make any dumb comments!!

I don't normally say the things I did, we all have opinions, but posters statement ere derogatory about the poor, but beautiful cat. I've been around different and exotic cats all my life, and I have NEVER heard those comments about ANY breed.

Posting articles and pictures showing how "cute" those overbred cats are without any mention of the debilitating condition they suffer from (osteochondrodysplasia) WILL inspire reactions such as the post fromTerry Tobias and encourage people to buy those breeds. So just go away with your appeasement please.

I'd really rather not. Just like you, I have every right to post my opinion on these matters regardless of if you agree with me or not. I apologize if my thoughts upset you in any way, but no matter how these pets came into this world, a loving owner will still want to post pictures of their furry family like anyone else. If people are so "inspired" to go out and get these cats directly from a breeder (which is expensive, mind you) they should do the research on the breed. The anger and cynicism behind your statements is valid, but you'll likely get further by turning it toward stopping those who are breeding them, not those who are already caring for them. I do discourage people actively seeking to adopt them, and while pictures of these cats may spark a want for other people toward this breed, I can't tell the owners not to post. I'd be equally as upset if someone tore into me for posting pictures of my huskies because they have a higher risk of hip dysplasia later in life.

Turning to the other end of this argument, I'll have to ask everyone with a similar opinion to Miss Patti's to maybe take a moment and consider both sides have pros and cons. So long as breeders aren't bringing cats into this world knowing that they come with health issues such as cartilage deficiency, the known breed history can be helpful in caring for your cat (or any other animal) in the future. On the other hand, cats that find themselves in shelters are just as deserving of loving homes as those with pedigrees and whatever highly desired breeds that come from breeders. I wouldn't call people who prefer shelter rescues tree huggers, but rather other kind people who choose to give shelter cats a second chance at life with a family. Lashing out at either side does no one any good, and only serves to create more mindless drama to fuel the fire of social media. Everyone has a right to their choices and opinions, but keeping a level head is better for not only everyone around you, but yourself as well.

Thank you, Emma, for using common sense and understanding that these cats aren't to blame simply for being bred. All cats deserve a loving home, regardless if their breed is inherently angry or unhealthy. Humans should not punish them simply for existing, especially when it's humans who breed them. We should give them all good homes, while still fighting to stop the breeding of certain unhealthy animals.

Of course, and thank YOU for your supporting words. We can only hope others see the same sense. Hiding behind a screen and letting cynicism boil isn't helpful. Maybe some will turn that attention to actually doing something to stop the things that anger them, or at least help support organizations dedicated to stopping harmful breeding.