Preach. I've been fostering abandoned/neglected/abused dogs for the last decade or so; sometimes I have to remind myself that behaving as I'd like to re: certain douchebags would land me in jail.
Soap box alert: if you're thinking of adding a pet to your family, please consider adopting from your local pound or rescue organization, instead of using a breeder or going to a pet store. If you are attracted to a particular breed, there is most likely a rescue devoted to the breed you'd like to have.
Upward of 5 million shelter dogs & cats are euthanized annually, to say nothing of homeless strays on the streets. There are literally millions of great dogs & cats who deserve loving homes more than they deserve to be neglected/abused/put down.
Here endeth the sermon.