[NB] Seulgi criticized for adopting purebred cats with controversial hereditary diseases

[Kami]

Article: "Severe hereditary diseases" Red Velvet's Seulgi under controversy for revealing new purebred cats

Source: Money Today via Nate

1. [+2,887, -781] Well what are we supposed to do with the cats already born, then? Let them die? They're already born, shouldn't they deserve love too?

2. [+2,685, -885] Ah, I really can't stand people obsessed with animals ㅠㅠ please just mind your own business

3. [+2,198, -701] People get triggered by everything nowadays... I own two cats myself and they're all the same adorable cats whether they come with hereditary diseases or not. What's so triggering about this that you all feel the need to criticize her? She already adopted them so just wish her well and move on.

4. [+314, -30] An influential person like Seulgi raising cats of this breed will garner more interest in that breed and create more consumer demand, which will mean more cats will have to be bred to meet those demands. That's why people are leaving comments about it. It's not just simply hate. Once people realize that these cats come with diseases that require hospital treatment and medication, they're going to end up abandoning them and these cats are going to suffer. There are a lot of purebreds that are born from pet mills in pet shops, which makes them weaker from birth as well ㅠㅠ

5. [+237, -25] It may sound like we're not minding our own business but she's famous and now more people are going to look up this cat breed and want it for themselves, which means cat mills are going to start producing more of this breed. That's a problem, is it not? I don't think the criticisms are unfounded... Seulgi should just delete the picture, it's not a big deal ㅋ

6. [+211, -19] I agree with the criticisms... people are just asking that she, as a celebrity, refrain from posting about this stuff because the attention can get out of hand;;

7. [+183, -26] An animal is not an object meant to be viewed where being cute and pretty is all that matters. This is a breed that was never meant to exist, born purely out of people forcing reproduction. Animal abuse is not simply limited to physically abuse. It also includes irresponsibility, and that means people who take animals just because they're cute and pretty.

8. [+148, -20] Honestly, all purebreds are riddled with hereidtary disease. Scottish Folds and Munchkins especially are not even recognized by the world vet association..

9. [+135, -10] Yes, I agree that animals already born are deserving of love... but the problem is that people will see this picture and it will create an increase in demand for this breed which will perpetuate the cycle of cat mills and reproduction... This is why people are always critical of celebrities or YouTubers posting stuff like this. Why not stop and think about the cats who have to live the rest of their lives with these diseases instead of blaming people for stepping out of line?

10. [+103, -9] I think it's great that the comments are bringing it up. Celebrities need to be educated on this stuff as well, especially since they're the ones who create trends. Just search up the purebreed's name and see for yourself what kind of diseases it's born with. You need to cut the problem at its root. These celebrities need to see the severity of what they're doing.

 

[Jihyo StoleMyHeartAYAYAY]

oh koreans .....

 

[Pepper]

...But were they really "adopted" or were they bought from a breeder? If they were truly adopted from a pet shelter I don't see an issue at all.

 

[Whisky23]

...But were they really "adopted" or were they bought from a breeder? If they were truly adopted from a pet shelter I don't see an issue at all.

The chances of finding purebreds at a pet shelter is slim, since SK especially seems to have a penchant for pet breeds.

 

[Danee]

I think not only celebrities should be educated on this. Everyone should.

Even among dogs they are some breeds which should cease to exist. Im not saying people should kill the already living animals, just stop breeding them. Some of them are living their life while not being able to move properly or breath properly, just because people thought its cute if they look in certain way, no matter it means that the animal will live in pain for whole life. In the end they cannot tell you, right.

The issue with influencers being ignorant or dumb and posting this as cute without mentioning the cats most will be suffering whole life or in better case "only" live in pain for last few years of their lifes which ends up with these breeds becoming trends among another ignorant people which ends up in more of them being born just to suffer through their whole life.

...But were they really "adopted" or were they bought from a breeder? If they were truly adopted from a pet shelter I don't see an issue at all.

Dont see the article mentioning adoption. Just that she have new pets. And since they are supposed to be purebreed kittens, they most likely dont come from shelter. If they are from shelter and happens to be result of illegal breeding or something like this (in this case the kittens wouldnt be considered purebreed either way), she honestly could just write it and warn people from purchasing pets from suspicious breeders. She is influencer after all.

 

[Sweetheart]

She's trash ​

 

[Pepper]

The chances of finding purebreds at a pet shelter is slim, since SK especially seems to have a penchant for pet breeds.

Dont see the article mentioning adoption. Just that she have new pets. And since they are supposed to be purebreed kittens, they most likely dont come from shelter. If they are from shelter and happens to be result of illegal breeding or something like this (in this case the kittens wouldnt be considered purebreed either way), she honestly could just write it and warn people from purchasing pets from suspicious breeders. She is influencer after all.

If she bought them from a breeder then she deserves the backlash. 100%. Anyone who supports puppy/kitten mills deserves to be criticized. No exceptions.

People who buy animals from pet breeders are clearly only looking to own cute accessories, not to have animal companions. Don't support pet breeders.

 

[mochichan]

They're not wrong. Purebred usually came from inbreeding which is the cause for their disease. I think she and alot of people just don't know about this so rather than being mad people are making noise about this, see it as opportunity to start conversation and raise awareness

 

[Barbiedoll]

Think positive, she also raise awareness for people to adopted more already kitten like this too. They already born & they need love too.

 

[domination]

Think positive, she also raise awareness for people to adopted more already kitten like this too. They already born & they need love too.

Actually the chance of purebred cats being up for adoption is really slim. I think what people are trying to drive at is that she shouldn't bring attention to these purebred cats, thereby generating more demand. These cats are almost always bred intentionally to be sold as they're not meant to be "natural".

 

[Echo]

1. [+2,887, -781] Well what are we supposed to do with the cats already born, then? Let them die? They're already born, shouldn't they deserve love too?

While this is true, if they were bought instead of adopted, Seulgi would've shown demand for these breeds. Less new cats would be bred this way if there was less demand so I understand the concern. But if they were adopted instead of bought, I'm glad she gave them a home

 

[JNT-LEGGO]

This is one of those times where I lowkey see where the criticism is coming from. I'm sure Seulgi just wanted a cute animal, it isn't any deeper than that and she meant no harm.

But at the same time, as pretty as they may look, purebred cats and dogs are extremely diseased creatures. I've had only mixed breed dogs and mutts my whole life and I'm very happy with that.

I've seen what my friends have had to deal with owning shitzus and poodles, and it's mostly just veterinary expenses and heartbreak.

 

[L.098]

Well.. they have a point, these type of cats(and dogs) rarely are for adoption they're expensive too. But im sure she meant no harm

 

[rising dawn]

she deleted the picture from her IG, it's not there anymore.

But even if she bought from a breeder instead of a shelter or a rescue, I don't think she knew the harmful implications, some people are unaware that most dogs found in pet stores are from puppy mills (I say most because some pet stores like PetSmart will join up with a local shelter to adopt dogs out, and the dogs are from the shelter, not PetSmart).

 

[sock monkey]

She's a celebrity and probably just wanted cute cats. She most likely knew about the chances of them having health problems and she's financially capable of taking care of the vet / medical bills. What sucks is that there is most likely going to be fans searching for these types of cats who are not financially capable of maintaining them. That's how purebreds end up in shelters.
I'm glad she deleted the post.

 

[emily]

it's true that a lot of people honestly view animals as accessories. they aren't ready for health complications down the line. and korea in particular has some horrible animal mills...

 

[No.1]

Feel kinda bad, she just probably wanted to share her two new kittens and she got all this flack; not that I disagree with them, but it's not like she can return them and be done with it. I hope instead that she will become informed, learn form a misshap and actively discourage people from getting pets like these.

 

[Danee]

She's a celebrity and probably just wanted cute cats. She most likely knew about the chances of them having health problems and she's financially capable of taking care of the vet / medical bills. What sucks is that there is most likely going to be fans searching for these types of cats who are not financially capable of maintaining them. That's how purebreds end up in shelters.
I'm glad she deleted the post.

The thing about purebreeds being more diseased is just a rumor. Unless you live in country where kitten/puppy mills are a thing and those are also seen as purebreeds.

Diseased purebreeds come out of these and in many countries these seen as animal abuse and illegal. Even in my home shithole where animal rights are almost nonexistent they see this as selling fake/damaged goods.

These usually produce hundreds of kittens or puppies per year and give them no vet attention.

People usually support these places just because:
1. why should I pay big money for this certain breed, I dont need papers, I only want a pet but I want it to be cute as purebreeed.
2. Those pets needs love too so I saved one from them (aka supported them by paying for the pet).

Also there usually are vet associations which control the breed and shelter all the accountable breeders. Those breeders usually run dna tests and many other before even letting their pet to get pregnant. All animals from these breed are registered and if some genetic disorder happen (those are usually just dormant but could have affect next gen) they are seen as unsuitable to another breeding, just as a pet. They perfectly know family tree of the animal so inbreeding doesnt happen. Accountable breeders usually produce max 10 puppies/kitten per year. With papers of origin including info about parents, all veterinar care and even care about them after they get new owner (helping or giving advices how to raise them well) on many occassion they also take the animal back if new owner meets some issues and wants to get rid of the animal (so they dont end in shelter). These pets are very expensive even 1000+$ because someone put a lot of effort into them. These are as healthy as any other animals and usually has even personality traits as agression etc only dormant. These people are also keepers of certain breeds so it wont dissappear.

Issue starts when some genetic disorder happens to be trend. Like with these kittens. Accountable breeders usually fight against it because it brings health issues (thats why these kittens would never get papers of origins and are prohibited in some countries). But kitten/puppy mills dont care. They care only about profit.

And whoever you are, you should make a research before getting a pet. Every pet type and breed has its specifics. Be it special care or personality traits. So in the end you wont end up with pet who isnt fitting your lifestyle and personality. Which is also one of the common reason why people avadon their pets (even though the pet did nothing wrong, but the person was ignorant). Like people purchasing cat breeds who are known to be loners and expect them to be cuddly and all just because they look cute and than being surprised when they get scratched after bothering the loner cat for hours. Or getting doggo who hates being alone while spending 14 hours outside for job etc. The best example are all those old ladies with (usually illegally breeded) yorkshire terriers who are agressive on any dog or person appearing next to them. Terriers are hunting breeds and those people usually treat them as another sofa pillow so they rarely get guiding they need.

Did loooong research on this cause I want to get shiba inu. And still (after two years of informing myself) I had none since outside of puppy mills they costs like 1500$ and Im not sure if Im dominant enough to raise it well. So now Im going to visit shelters for public walks to maybe get friend with some doggo there or maybe cat. But my fiance used to have a cat as kid and he likes him too much to move on to another one.

the problem isnt with cats being purebreds. Issue is in this breed. They are made to look cute but with its cute looks genes they inherit dangerous genes which makes them suffer from joint pain for their whole life or "only" for last few years of their life (if the breeder runed genetic tests to match two cats before getting kittens). Breeding of these kittens is prohibited in many countries because of it.

 

[Bellamy]

 

[Neopoli]

Most people aren't aware of where they're getting their pets from but glad we're getting more educated on this. I hope she doesn't just see this as attacks and actually learns from it.