Historically, the majority of calls came from people complaining about dogs they had purchased
from irresponsible breeders, commonly called backyard breeders or puppy farms.
You're not a monster if you buy
from irresponsible breeders instead of rescuing your companion animal.
Unfortunately, this pup's popularity — which may have exploded because they're a favorite among celebrities — has lead to some overbreeding, leaving Frenchies
from irresponsible breeders plagued with serious health issues.
The puppy contract has been developed to empower puppy buyers and help them to avoid the problems that can arise from buying a puppy
from an irresponsible breeder.
The reality is that you will know even less about a puppy
from an irresponsible breeder or pet store.
In fact, there have been instances where veterinarians have told owners they bought their dog
from an irresponsible breeder who breeds epileptic dogs, when in fact the animal is having a delayed adverse reaction to a rabies vaccination.
Not exact matches
Do all in its power to protect the breed
from exploitation, indiscriminate or
irresponsible breeding, and overpopulation by encouraging spaying and / or neutering of pet quality Westies and by requiring that the serious
breeders conduct themselves responsibly at all times.
People who put NO thought into their pet purchase, who impulsively purchase
from pet stores or
irresponsible breeders and then dump their pets at shelters / rescues after ruining them.
The only way to stop euthanasia is to stop puppy mills,
breeders, and
irresponsible guardians
from bringing more dogs and cats into a world that does not offer them the chance for a home — and the only way to do that is by passing mandatory spay - and - neuter legislation and implementing a full - scale ban on breeding.
It is better that you deal with
breeders from afar, as long as they conform to the recommendations in this document, than some unknown,
irresponsible backyard
breeder, puppy mill, pet store, middleman, or broker nearby.
Hoffman stressed four good reasons for adopting a family pet
from a shelter or rescue group, instead of purchasing
from a pet store or
irresponsible breeder:
Never purchase a puppy
from a pet store,
from the Internet or anywhere you see a sign that says Dogs for Sale — since the majority of these puppies come
from inhumane puppy mills or
irresponsible breeders.
Some believe that by purchasing their dogs
from a special
breeder they will somehow be getting a «superior» pet, however, not only is this false but there are a number of other reasons that breeding dogs is
irresponsible and harmful no matter how good their reputation may be.
However, we have another problem, when humane activists characterize all
breeders as
irresponsible and for profit... especially when they ignore the fact that most dogs that end up in shelters come
from backyard
breeders, who may only own a bitch or 2, but don't take any responsibility for the dogs they breed.
Alliance President Jane Hoffman stressed four good reasons for adopting a family pet
from a shelter or rescue group instead of purchasing
from a pet store or
irresponsible breeder:
Funding
irresponsible breeders will only pay them for their lack of education and take homes away
from dogs / puppies that need a GOOD home.
Also caution prospective dog owners not to get a puppy or kitten
from irresponsible individuals, often called backyard
breeders, who typically breed just for profit and do not practice adequate standards of care.
please adopt
from a shelter or work with a reputable
breeder, don't support pet stores or
irresponsible breeders who sell online.
Animal lovers across the nation, particularly in California, are rejoicing with the news that California Governor Jerry Brown signed the legislation that would ban pet stores
from selling animals
from «puppy mills» and other
irresponsible breeders.
THANK YOU California Governor Jerry Brown for signing the legislation that would ban pet stores
from selling animals
from «puppy mills» and other
irresponsible breeders.
How do we stop unethical
breeders and
irresponsible pet owners
from creating this mess in the first place?