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.
A six - month search of public animal transport records in multiple states has revealed that more than 95 percent of the retail chain's stores are supporting puppy mills by
purchasing their dogs from large - scale dog brokers and / or directly from puppy mill operations.
So much heartache and suffering could be avoided if people would simply stop
purchasing dogs from pet stores and adopt from a local shelter..
Warranty Laws Maryland passed a warranty law to protect consumers when
purchasing a dog from a pet store, while Connecticut (which also includes cats) amended its law to expand coverage.
Due to the Australian Shepherds popularity if
you purchase a dog from a breeder you will pay anywhere from $ 300 to $ 600 for a puppy.
A good breeder is honest about their strengths and weaknesses, who
they purchase their dogs from and why, and their accomplishments.
When
purchasing a dog from a kennel or shelter, be certain that disinfectants are used routinely and that all dogs are properly vaccinated.
Upon considering buying a dog please review the link below before
you purchase a dog from an irresponsible store, such as Shaggy Dog.
She eventually did get her puppy, Fred, but
she purchased the dog from a local breeder.
Purchase Dogs From Working Parents — It's best to buy livestock dogs from the parents that were used with the same species you want your dog to protect.
They will have numerous references in the way of other persons that have
purchased dogs from them and their own veterinarians» references.
In order to meet consumer demand for puppies, pet stores typically
purchase their dogs from puppy mills.
YEARS AGO
I PURCHASED A DOG FROM THE humane society AND I HAD ALOT OF PROBLEMS WITH HER SHE HAD A VERY BAD TEMPERMENT WAS N'T HOUSEBROKE AFTER SIX MONTH I RETURNED HER TO THE humane society AND WENT TO A COMMERCIAL KENNEL AND GOT A SIX MONTH OLD PUPPY AND SHE WAS GREAT I NEVER HAD ANY OF MINE SPAYED AND THEY NEVER HAD PUPPIES UNLESS I WANTED THEM TO.
If someone isn't able to adopt a dog, then it is important to know to NOT
purchase a dog from a pet store and the ASPCA is sharing their tips on:
Members at VHC > have
purchased dogs from the Roberts and some have volunteered or worked for > them over the years.
Most people don't realize that when
you purchase a dog from a pet store that these animals likely came from puppy mills.
However, if you are interested in breeding or conformation showing (the pageant pagent style of dog show such as Westminster), you should
purchase a dog from a reputable, ethical breeder.
A reputable breeder
purchases dogs from lines that reflect this.
While OAA strongly advocates adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue as this plays a large role in overcoming our pet overpopulation problem, we urge those that
purchase dogs from breeders to do their homework.
The average cost of
purchasing a dog from a pet store is upwards of $ 1000, but despite this higher cost, there are few benefits.
Several diseases have been seen in these popular dogs, and it is imperative to
purchase a dog from a reputable breeder who is knowledgeable of genetics, and has worked to eliminate physical and temperamental problems from his line.
If
you purchased your dog from a breeder, there should be no question regarding your dog's breed.
It opens the doors for pet stores to
purchase dogs from USDA millers as long as they have not had any direct violations in the past two years.
We have people that used to
purchase dogs from us adopt from us because we always did right by them, even if a puppy ended up sick after it went home.
Again, my purpose is not to criticize... just to educate about the cold hard reality of just what
purchasing a dog from a pet store really means.
We are committed to educating the public on responsible pet ownership, the importance of spaying and neutering, along with the dangers of
purchasing a dog from a pet store or puppy mill.
So
we purchased our dog from a Breeder, it was born last week, and we are getting it in 8 weeks after it receives it's vaccinations, deworming, microchipped, etc.... I plan on crate training him in one of our small rooms we never use.
Consequently,
purchasing a dog from a respected breeder (your local kennel club can provide a list), while likely more expensive initially, can save a lot of heartache and medical expenses.
After
she purchased a dog from Tully's years ago, Dana was introduced to the puppy mill conversation.
«What I don't want to see happen is
them purchase dogs from high - volume breeders,» said Grove City Council member Ted Berry.
If
you purchased your dog from a reputable breeder, contact them first in regards to helping you find your dog a new home.
In 1903, Joseph B. Thomas contributed to the establishment of the breed in America by making three trips to Russia to
purchase dogs from the Perchino Kennel of Grand Duke Nicholas and the Woronzova Kennel of Artem Boldareff.
they all need homes and if everyone is told not to
purchase a dog from a pet store... who btw will always carry dogs no matter what or how they are bred... what will happen to THOSE dogs..
You should decide if you are going to want to try and adopt a dog or if you want to
purchase a dog from a breeder.
If
you purchased your dog from a breeder, most reputable breeders will take their dogs back regardless of the age and sex.
If
you purchased your dog from a breeder or pet store and can no longer keep the animal, check online for a breed rescue or ask your veterinarian if he or she knows of an organization close by.
Adopting a dog from a shelter is a laudable alternative to
purchasing a dog from a breeder.
You should only
purchase a dog from a breeder who lets you visit their home / farm.
The ASPCA commissioned a poll * in 2012 which revealed that pet owners who adopted their dogs from shelters are more likely to be happy with their experience than those owners who
purchased their dogs from pet stores.
It isn't unreasonable to ask for references from their veterinarian and families who have
purchased dogs from them.
So no, not all dogs from a breeder are inbred and you can pretty easily determine whether the litter you are
purchasing a dog from is inbred by looking at the dog's pedigree.
If
you purchased your dog from a show kennel, then the kennel's name should be first, such as: Dexy's Fido.
«Our volunteers kept digging and making phone calls and talking to people who
purchased dogs from Furry Babies.
Don't enable puppy mills by
purchasing a dog from a pet store.
If it's a purebred dog with «good breeding» you want, then you should
purchase a dog from a responsible dog breeder.
She'll offer to
purchase dogs from homeless people when she perceives that the animal is not a cherished companion but a prop or, worse, a victim of chronic neglect and abuse.
You should also
purchase your dog from a reputable breeder with health records on the puppy's parents.
Why would we want to
purchase a dog from them and still have these unanswered questions about what life was really like for them prior to us coming along?
NAIA believes that it is best to
purchase a dog from a responsible in - home hobby breeder where purchasers can see the parent dogs and the conditions in which the puppies were produced and reared.
Sims loves her Maltese, but admits
she purchased her dog from a pet store.