tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post4705244966106721507..comments2023-09-17T00:52:27.888+10:00Comments on Girl With a Satchel: Satchelnomics: Contemplative consumerismErica Bartle (nee Holburn)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03115131016810116605noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-66733615003059017082011-12-22T14:03:16.097+11:002011-12-22T14:03:16.097+11:00More importantly, buying puppies from pet shops ke...More importantly, buying puppies from pet shops keeps the appallingly cruel puppy farming industry alive. Buy from a shelter or a registered breeder. We need to stop viewing animals as commodities.Laurahttp://www.lauragreaves.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042413869472011551.post-77162311211792938522011-12-19T00:54:35.747+11:002011-12-19T00:54:35.747+11:00Excellent post Erica! Kind of reminds me how small...Excellent post Erica! Kind of reminds me how smaller dogs used to be the ultimate accessory (and still kind of are for some).<br /><br />I work in retail to supplement my income, and retailers are certainly facing harrowing times. Not a day goes by when someone will ask when the next sale is, can they have an extra discount on top of the already existing discount, is it cheaper if they pay in cash, etc, etc. I'm so not cut out for retail, ugh! I feel wretched for convincing people to pay for expensive things they don't need.Camilla @ Girls Are Made From Pepsihttp://girlsaremadefrompepsi.comnoreply@blogger.com