Sentences with phrase «prospective pet owners»

With more than 6 million dogs and cats seeking «fur - ever» homes across the country, the event was an excellent opportunity for prospective pet owners to find their perfect match.

Responsible, lifelong pet ownership begins with prospective pet owners finding the perfect pet for their unique situation.

The level of shedding is a question many prospective pet owners ask when deciding upon which dog to choose.

That information is vital to not only the safety of those animals, but also the education of prospective pet owners and the enforcement of protective animal welfare laws and regulations.

She also tests for other health problems such as thyroid conditions and suggests that prospective pet owners ask breeders detailed questions about testing.

These bans are forcing prospective pet owners to turn to the very puppy mills we want to put out of business for their beloved pets.

A frequently asked question by prospective pet owners, old and young alike, is... do cats make good pets?

In addition, pet stores don't properly screen prospective pet owners.

It will drive more prospective pet owners to illegal breeders and put responsible, regulated breeders and pet stores out of business.

I love to get calls from prospective pet owners before the decision is made.

They also said prospective pet owners can disappoint them and that people are not totally predictable.

People posing as prospective pet owners may try to obtain a dog or cat from you, and sell it to a lab or institution for medical research experiments.

One answer is that many prospective pet owners purchase puppies because they're adorable, without first considering the upcoming years of responsibility.

They do, however, provide space for shelter animals to meet prospective pet owners.

Although ethical breeders inform prospective pet owners about these diseases, there should not be too much emphasis put on them.

But as an industry, we are all subject to indirect effects — both positive and negative — of laws on our ability to connect prospective pet owners with their ideal companion animals.

This service can be offered as a private or group session for prospective pet owners.

We work with prospective pet owners to help them find their ideal companion animals.

I wonder how many animals are destroyed at shelters each year because prospective pet owners choose pet stores over humane societies in order to forgo investigation as to whether or not they «measure up.»

In other words, New York City probably has a higher percentage of people who are not pet owners and are not prospective pet owners than any other city in the United States.

Prospective pet owners like my family scanned the Sunday classifieds, which featured dozens of listings for every make and model of purebred puppy you could imagine.

[dropcap] Online dating technology is being used to help prospective pet owners find their perfect pet.

Reliable studies on the current supply of dogs in the U.S. reveal that the industry must be proactive in ensuring that prospective pet owners continue to have access to the animal companions they choose.

While puppies are cuddly, and many grow up to become wonderful companions, prospective pet owners sometimes forget the trouble involved with raising a canine from infancy, and they overlook the countless mature dogs awaiting adoption from shelters and rescue organizations.

GEBR Director Ruthann Phillips also uses two simple questions to weed out prospective pet owners.

DELAND — In observance of Adopt - A-Dog Month, the West Volusia Humane Society invites prospective pet owners to select a dog from their shelter at 1200 N. Grand Ave.

If you're adamant about mingling your Pekingese with your kids, PetBreeds advises prospective pet owners to make sure the puppy is habituated with pleasant experiences around children in order to promote a harmonious environment.

They prey on the uninformed prospective pet owner and should be shut down.

Puppy mills hide behind U.S. Department of Agriculture licenses that provide prospective pet owners a false sense of security that the dogs are bred under humane conditions, Lohman said.

And with a strong preference for puppies and kittens over adult dogs, many prospective pet owners steer clear of animal shelters where few young pets are to be found, and where adoption fees are often disturbingly high.

She said a broader education effort is needed to explain to prospective pet owners why a 2 - year - old mixed - breed from the shelter might be a better choice than a custom - bred puppy.

Along with adopting pets out to deserving families, C.A.R.E. also acts as an educational resource to inform and counsel prospective pet owners.

AB 485 denies prospective pet owners the freedom to choose the healthy pet that is best for the person's lifestyle and needs.»

While any sized pooch works for me, many prospective pet owners feel like the storybook Goldilocks checking out the «too hot», «too cold» and «just right» porridges.

Specifically, veterinary ophthalmologists will usually recommend prospective pet owners to ask dog breeders if their dogs have undergone yearly Eye Certification Registry (ECR) examinations.

«Shutting down pet stores is irresponsible when there are ways for all Californians and their pets to benefit from improved breeding standards that protect animals and prospective pet owners alike.

For example, if a veterinarian wanted to know what prospective pet owners look for in a veterinarian, they might browse some reviews on a competitor's social media to find ways to improve their own services.

The fact that such bans can actually lead prospective pet owners to the very facilities they decry is lost in the shuffle.

Such breeds work best for prospective pet owners who suffer from dander allergies, as these fellas are less likely to trigger allergic reactions.

Much to the surprise of prospective pet owners, the OES does not shed, and elicits far fewer allergic reactions than most breeds.

«This bill guts California's excellent pet and consumer protection regime by threatening to close ethical, highly - regulated retailers — and forcing prospective pet owners to source from shelters and rescues that often do great work to connect pets and people but are virtually unregulated.»

Working With Lawmakers Bad regulations are devastating to ethical, hard - working pet professionals, and they interfere with prospective pet owners» ability to find the right companion animal.

We believe that cracking down on unscrupulous traders, who put profit ahead of animal welfare, will provide much - needed protection for prospective pet owners and puppies.

Our role as partners in pet care begins the moment a prospective pet owner begins their search.

«Record - keeping and reporting requirements would ensure that — when possible — accurate information is provided to prospective pet owners.

One of the most important things for new or prospective pet owners to know is that large parrots need lots of attention and therefore should never be left all alone for long periods of time.