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Waterloo Doodles Part Deux
RECEIVED Wed., Feb. 9, 2022
Dear Editor,
I agree with the previous letter to editor about this advertiser [“Regarding Waterloo Doodles,” Feedback, Dec. 6, 2021]. It’s hilarious that their ad now claims they are ethical breeders. There is no such thing as an ethical doodle breeder. Ask any vet tech who has had to deal with these horrible “COVID puppies”. Doodles are overpriced mutts with a host of genetic and behavioral problems and no standard of breeding. Also anyone who claims they are “hypoallergenic” must be blind as they resemble nothing so much as giant dust mops, sure to drag every allergen it encounters back inside with it. Frankly the sight of this ad makes me sick, not only as an LVT, but as someone who has been to the city shelters recently and seen them overfull of perfectly healthy, beautiful animals who cannot find homes because they are instead occupied by animals that shouldn’t exist due to these “ethical” breeders. No thanks. I think I may have to put down the Chronicle for awhile.
Please adopt; don’t shop. I wish I had a giant sack of money I could give you guys to donate this advertising space to showcase shelter pets, instead. Or something at least useful, like dust mops.
I agree with the previous letter to editor about this advertiser [“Regarding Waterloo Doodles,” Feedback, Dec. 6, 2021]. It’s hilarious that their ad now claims they are ethical breeders. There is no such thing as an ethical doodle breeder. Ask any vet tech who has had to deal with these horrible “COVID puppies”. Doodles are overpriced mutts with a host of genetic and behavioral problems and no standard of breeding. Also anyone who claims they are “hypoallergenic” must be blind as they resemble nothing so much as giant dust mops, sure to drag every allergen it encounters back inside with it. Frankly the sight of this ad makes me sick, not only as an LVT, but as someone who has been to the city shelters recently and seen them overfull of perfectly healthy, beautiful animals who cannot find homes because they are instead occupied by animals that shouldn’t exist due to these “ethical” breeders. No thanks. I think I may have to put down the Chronicle for awhile.
Please adopt; don’t shop. I wish I had a giant sack of money I could give you guys to donate this advertising space to showcase shelter pets, instead. Or something at least useful, like dust mops.
Rachel Riskind
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Hog Bristles
RECEIVED Mon., Feb. 7, 2022
Dear Editor,
I think that your column in the February 4th, 2022 edition of The Austin Chronicle titled "A BREAK IS A BREAK" is one of your better columns. I thought you did a good job throughout; and in particular of explaining to her the reality of her situation.
I don't know that's necessarily what I was expecting to read, but nevertheless, in my opinion you showed a remarkable kindness. For example, you never once mentioned anything like slumpbuster or went on and on describing the term weasel.
I hope she read it and found it beneficial.
There may be a consensus among women that men are swine, but for some reason, unfortunately, many women do find hog bristles useful and even essential from time to time.
Please keep up the good work.
I think that your column in the February 4th, 2022 edition of The Austin Chronicle titled "A BREAK IS A BREAK" is one of your better columns. I thought you did a good job throughout; and in particular of explaining to her the reality of her situation.
I don't know that's necessarily what I was expecting to read, but nevertheless, in my opinion you showed a remarkable kindness. For example, you never once mentioned anything like slumpbuster or went on and on describing the term weasel.
I hope she read it and found it beneficial.
There may be a consensus among women that men are swine, but for some reason, unfortunately, many women do find hog bristles useful and even essential from time to time.
Please keep up the good work.
Roland Moore