To get a healthy pet, never buy
a puppy from a backyard breeder, puppy mill, or pet store.
Never buy
a puppy from a backyard breeder, puppy mill, or pet store.
Puppies from backyard breeders and puppy mills often have parasites, viruses, be sickly and inbred.
Elvin sure is happy with that plan; after all, he started life as a «throw - away»
puppy from a backyard breeder who figured he couldn't make money selling an «imperfect» dog.
Not exact matches
If we, who so deeply care for them, do not use the appropriate words to speak and act on their behalf, to educate others, to free them
from the outdated and cruel paradigm of animal ownership, animal exploitation there can be no doubt that our nation's
puppy mills,
backyard breeders, laboratories, factory farms and slaughter houses will not do so for us.
I have always got my dogs and I just got my cat
from a responsible
breeder people need to learn that they are different
from backyard and
puppy mills.
Almost all of the other Great Dane
puppies from the litter, bred by a
backyard breeder, died.
Backyard breeders and
puppy farms are making millions
from the breeding of animals - with your help we are already making a big difference.
PATTI DONEGAN»S letter focused on the problem of
puppy mills,
backyard breeders and dog brokers.Florida Statute 585.195 states each dog offered for sale shall be inoculated against canine disease prior to sale.Florida Statute 823.15 requires sterilization of dogs and cats released
from an animal shelter or humane society.The problem in Orange County is the lack of enforcement of these laws, and the need to extend sterilization requirements to back - yard
breeders.The public can become involved by encouraging the county commission and city councils to enforce the rules and regulations presently on the books, until a countywide ordinance can be made law that protects the needs of the consumer and the lives of the animals.
Among purebred dogs, those
from a reputable
breeder that considers the health and vitality of the parent dogs before breeding tend to be far healthier overall than those that are bred by
puppy mills or
backyard breeders that don't consider the health of the parent dogs.
In a petition on Care2, The Humane Society of the United States is requesting everyone to make the pledge to never buy an animal
from a
backyard breeder or pet shop that sells animals
from puppy mills.
Rescuing
from shelters also reduces the success rate of
backyard breeders,
puppy mills, and pet stores that don't properly care for their animals and gives an otherwise deserving pet a chance at a wonderful life.
I would also be very cautious of
breeders that say show
breeders are the ideal people to get your
puppy from and all other
breeders are
puppy mills or
backyard breeders and not to buy
from them.
Avoid: pet shop or dealer
puppies, who are poorly bred and raised and treated as merchandise; «
backyard breeders», who own a dog but often are not knowledgeable and typically think it will be «fun» or «profitable» to have
puppies; a
breeder who lets you handle a very young
puppy, as there is a real risk of transmitting disease before they are vaccinated; signs of neglect such as lack of water, pans of uneaten food and dirty conditions; a
breeder who will sell a
puppy under seven weeks of age, as early separation
from the dam and littermates can be very detrimental both psychologically and physically.
Since most people begin their search for a new pet online, It can be difficult to tell the difference between a legitimate rescue organization who happens to have
puppies available for adoption and a
backyard breeder whose profit
from the sale will encourage them to produce more
puppies.
People must stop purchasing
puppies from pet shops,
puppy mill websites (disguised as happy
puppy play - places, of course), and
backyard breeders.
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.
Good - intentioned people who buy
from pet stores,
puppy mill websites, or even local
backyard breeders (people who breed as a hobby or an «oops» but do not actually know their breed inside and out, nor do they test for health and temperament before breeding) often face serious veterinary bills associated with genetic issues that arise as these
puppies grow.
Each
puppy purchased
from a pet store, a
backyard breeder, or via the Internet serves an industry with no conscience.
Irish coming
from shelters,
backyard breeders, and
puppy mills are on the increase as well.
Backyard breeders often purchase
from puppy mills and other unethical institutions.
In order to get a healthy
puppy — you need to buy him
from a reputable
breeder, not a
backyard breeder and not
from a pet store.
Given the following well documented facts, there is NO reason for anyone to buy a companion animal
from a
puppy mill,
backyard breeder or pet store:
Over 4 million animals are killed each year in shelters.The # 1 reason to adopt
from a rescue group is that you are not promoting the over breeding and inhumane conditions so many dogs
from backyard breeders or
Puppy Mills endure.
If you are allowed to pick up your
puppy before it is eight weeks old you can be certain you are purchasing
from a
backyard breeder.
The # 1 reason to adopt
from a rescue group is that you are not promoting the over breeding and inhumane conditions so many dogs
from backyard breeders or
Puppy Mills endure.
A pet store sells
puppies that come
from puppy mills or
backyard breeders.
«It's equally important to avoid
puppy mills and
backyard breeders as to be knowledgeable about where your chickens are coming
from.»
It is recommended that you visit a vet whether your
puppy is bought
from a
backyard breeder or a reputable one.
It is up to you to not buy dogs
from puppy mills or
backyard breeders.
Which was often the case since most came in
from puppy mills and
backyard breeders.
Buying a
puppy from a pet store or
backyard breeder perpetuates the cycle of abuse and can leave you open to heartbreaking and expensive problems with your pet.
But as you can see, sourcing a
puppy from a «
backyard breeder» is a bit of a mine field.
But where you may avoid «
backyard breeders» for their reputation and the warnings you'll have heard, it's very likely that acquiring a
puppy from your friend is just as problematic.
Instead, in the eight years after she was stolen as a
puppy from the
backyard of a home in Memphis, it's believed she was used to produce
puppies, by a less than ethical
breeder who dumped her once she got too old.
Licensing
breeders will also discourage
backyard and
puppy mill
breeders because of the possibility that the income
from the pups will be traceable.
Answer by pristie The price of a baby rottweiler usually depends on if the
puppy is considered show or pet quality, and if it's
from an AKC certified
breeder or
backyard breeder, and also if it has hip certification and other clearances.
The majority of dogs ending up without a family are coming
from puppy farms,
backyard breeders and pet shops.
These dogs were
from a «
backyard breeder,» who had been routinely neglecting these pets and treating them as property and assets for their
puppy mill.
Raising awareness of
puppy mills and
backyard breeders, and of how to acquire pets responsibly
from humane, reputable sources
«We have people who are looking to do the right thing and adopt, and we want to support them in that, not drive them to
backyard breeders or pet shops,» says King, noting that there are still pet stores in the state that sell
puppies from breeding mills.
I have spoken with too many people who have fallen victim to buying
from a
backyard breeder or
puppy mill type
breeder only to be heartbroken when their
puppies developed serious health issues that might have easily been prevented through responsible health testing and breeding for the improvement of the breed rather than for money.
They're
from so - called
backyard breeders and
puppy millers.
Stay away
from backyard breeders as well (the average person trying to make money off their family dog's
puppies).
Brian and his family have purchased a
puppy from a «
backyard breeder,» one whose primary goal is financial.
A lot of
backyard breeders are taking advantage of the breeds popularity so it may be possible to pick up a Siberian husky for as little as # 300 - 400 but this is not recommended and it is much better to buy a
puppy from a reputable
breeder where you will pay anything
from # 500-1200 depending on pedigree and working lines.
The popularity of the breed has seen an increase in
puppy farms,
backyard breeders and people trying to make a quick buck
from these gorgeous dogs.
Historically, the majority of calls came
from people complaining about dogs they had purchased
from irresponsible
breeders, commonly called
backyard breeders or
puppy farms.
The problem stems mainly
from accidental
breeders and amateur,
backyard charlatans out to make a quick buck on the sale of
puppies.»
It seeks to rescue adoptable dogs and
puppies from animal shelters and animal control facilities, rescue dogs and
puppies from abusive and neglectful situations, including
puppy mills and «
backyard breeders», help educate the public on proper animal care and promote spaying and neutering of all pets, provide medical treatment for all animals in our care, provide foster homes for all animals in our care, and place rescued animals in permanent, loving homes.