Sentences with phrase «puppy owner and pet»

Not exact matches

To suit the convenience of owners of pets who can not take pets on holidays with them and who prefer a new pet on return, a company, Disposapup Ltd., rears and supplies puppies, takes them back and kills them at holiday time, and supplies replacements on demand (Atffield, 172).

At the May 19 meeting, activists and area pet owners again urged the three committee members to support a ban on sales from commercial breeders, citing inhumane conditions in puppy mills that can give pets lasting health problems.

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.

The majority of shelter pets are not overflowing litters of puppies and kittens, but companion animals turned in by their owners.

Its spay / neuter program, which offers two low - cost, high - quality opportunities for pet owners to have their pets spayed or neutered, helps keep pets in their homes and prevents unplanned births of puppies and kittens.

Preppy Puppy Bakery, based in West Wareham, Mass., also bakes treats that are wheat, corn, and soy free, but that is likely not the main reason why pet owners buy the products.

Often, it is that free puppy or kitten who ends up not being fixed (whether due to financial inability or because the new owner puts it off) and potentially creates generations of more «free» pets which eventually end up on the street, abused, neglected, sick or injured.

With that type of upbringing, it is no wonder that Hunte would grow up to become a pet store owner — and more specifically, an operator in the business of selling puppies.

One year ago, the City of Claremore passed a spay / neuter ordinance that compels pet owners to have pets sterilized or purchase an intact permit and collect sales taxes on puppies or kittens sold.

The Five Saves Lives Campaign will emphasize two facts that many pet owners may not be aware of: that health benefits from pet sterilization are the greatest for female cats and dogs if they are sterilized before their first heat cycle and female kittens and puppies can go into heat as early as five months of age.

Responsible pet owners have a stake in ensuring our state is unfriendly to puppy mills and cockfighting.

If we can help make a difference in the lives of our beloved pets and in the lives of their owners by honoring our commitment to being who we say we are, I think that will cement Pure Puppy's reputation in the mind of the conscientious consumer.

During our initial consultation, virtually every puppy owner says, «I try petting and playing with my dog and they start to mouth and bite.

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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.

And, considering human nature, the pet owner who takes his or her dog to a puppy class will be forced to practice (do their homework) throughout the week if they do not want to fall behind by the next class.

Kennel clubs and breed clubs offer assistance to pet owners and provide literature about selecting a breed and breeder and training a puppy at hundreds of dog shows throughout the country.

The opportunity for us at Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital to establish a relationship with you and your new puppy, as well as fully understand your expectations as a client and a pet owner.

I recommend titers for my canine and feline patients once the puppy and kitten series of vaccinations are complete as a means of striving to minimize the chance a VAAE will occur that could permanently alter the pet's health and be costly for the owner to treat.

Such suffering can not be avoided under these conditions but will not occur if a puppy remains with its siblings and parents until 8 to 10 weeks of age, is naturally weaned, properly handled and vaccinated and is then passed directly by its breeder to its new owner without involving the pet shop.

Activated by the dog's body heat, the D.A.P. collar releases pheromone over 4 weeks making it an ideal way for owners to help control stress related behavior, as well as letting their pet socialize with other dogs.The collar is available in 2 sizes, the puppy / small dog collar fits necks up to 14» and the medium / large fits necks up to 24».

Until a puppy has received its complete series of shots, pet owners should use caution when bringing their pet to places where young puppies congregate (e.g. parks, puppy classes, doggy daycare, boarding kennels, and groomers).

Regardless of what the pet store owner tells you, and regardless of the fact that the dog they're selling has AKC (American Kennel Club) papers... dogs sold from pet stores ARE from puppy mills and NOT from quality breeders.

«As a voter and taxpayer, I firmly believe SB 331 is insufficient to adequately protect consumers or the puppies sold in pet stores whose parents live in breeding conditions where «profit above care» for the facility owner serves as their primary motive for existence.

Many puppies sold by pet shops are not fit for purpose in that they have inherent and / or conditioned health and socialisation problems they would not have suffered from if handled differently and would not have occurred if the puppy had remained with its siblings and parents until 8 to 10 weeks of age, had been naturally weaned, properly handled and vaccinated and had then been passed directly by its breeder to its new owner without involving a middle man.

In order to make a profit, the pet store owner must mark up the puppies by AT LEAST 100 % to make money, and in many cases even more when he considers that some of the pups won't be adopted out and will be sold at a loss.

When their dog is feeling under the weather, many pet owners break out the puppy flu classic: chicken and rice.

Woodrow is the first pet I've ever had insured with Nationwide, and I'm now a firm believer that every puppy owner should have it.»

It's important that puppy owners prevent their puppy from frequenting high risks areas such as parks, pet stores and areas frequented by stray dogs.

As a veterinarian, I especially enjoy surgery, educating owners and children on how to keep their pets healthy, the fun of puppy and kitten visits, and making elderly patients feel like puppies and kittens again.

Like every good sales pitch, this so called Pet Health Information first tells consumers (yes, we pet owners are consumers), what issue they need to solve (in this case, influenza is very a very contagious disease that kills 8 % of dogs diagnosed with it), how they can solve the problem (with vaccination), and who the target audience is (basically, anyone puppy / dog that will come in contact with another puppy / dog).

According to Dr. Pinkston's report, John Stottele, the pet store owner refused to accept the diagnosis of parvious and ordered the puppy to be euthanized.

Proponents say breeds preserve historic traits and help predict whether a puppy will make a good police dog or hiking companion, for instance, facilitating happy pet - owner matches.

Share your puppy tips and funny stories with us by commenting below — we'd love to hear from you and help fellow pet owners with your own advice!

Small breeds that jump up may not be a problem (for some pet owners) due to their impending small adult size but they still get muddy feet, dirty up clothes, bedding and furniture — decide now while he is still a puppy if «jumping up» may present issues for you down the road and address it pronto.

Pet owners who own multiple dogs in different age brackets and of various breeds find it more convenient and beneficial to give their pets Victor Dog Food Select Hi - Pro Plus Formula for Active Dogs and Puppies.

Private dog rehoming through advertisements online or in the local paper is not advisable unless you can thoroughly check the potential owner and never offer your four - legged friend free of charge, many «free to good home» pets have been obtained as breeding stock for puppy farms, abused, even used as bait for dog - fighting and although most people who reply to these adverts are genuine you can not be sure and it is not worth taking the risk.

Having a large litter can lead a pet owner to need to give away puppies and kittens.

The owners told me that they had adopted him as a young puppy, and wanted a pet that would be friendly with everyone.

With animal rights groups targeting pet stores all over the city, including Pet stores in the Beverly Center and in Malibu, the added pressure on Puppies and Babies has driven the owners of Pets of Bel Air to hire security guards to cover both stores.

Speaking in support of the original ban on sales from breeders, Quinn said: «This proposal will help end inhumane puppy mills, protect pet owners and help shelter animals find loving homes.»

Puppy mills contribute to pet overpopulation, particularly in urban areas, and are known for their poor living conditions that lead to diseased animals often being sold to unsuspecting pet owners across the country.

The idea is that if you don \» t buy that puppy, and we (collectively, all pet owners) don \» t buy puppies at stores, the nefarious activities of puppy mills will no longer be profitable.

My name is Guy Kantak, and I'm a Certified Professional Trainer helping owners of all breeds, puppy to senior pet.

After all, it is pet owners who buy the puppies from breeders and who provide the finances to allow breeders to pursue their hobby.

At Your Service specializes in owner - trained service dogs, manners and obedience training for puppies and pet dogs, rural dog training (coming when called and off - leash walking skills), and dog - safety lessons for kids.

From pet education for new puppy and kitten owners to preventative exams and senior care, the team at Laveen Veterinary Center is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each pet owner.

If the Animal Rights groups win, shelters and pet shops will not offer purebred puppies and prospective dog owners will have no choice!

We pledge to work within our communities to educate veterinary professionals and pet owners regarding the deplorable environments of puppy mills and the health dangers to the breeding dogs and their offspring.

There seems to be a prevailing attitude that all pet owners are allowing their pets to breed indiscriminately, produce puppies and then place them in shelters.