Not exact matches
Individuals can still buy a pet
from a
breeder, but when the law takes effect this year, all
dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores will come
from shelters,
rescue groups or animal control agencies.
Poodle Gracie came
from a Colorado
breeder, after the couple unsuccessfully searched for this kind of
dog from Standard Poodle
rescue organizations.
Notably,
dogs from rescue shelters were two and a half times more likely to be aggressive towards people than
dogs obtained
from breeders.
There is a place in this world for both
rescued dogs, and also purebreds coming
from a
breeder.
In fact, if you remember last January, another ad created quite a stir when a puppy
from a
breeder was portrayed as a
rescue dog in a Budweiser commercial.
Of all the breeds out there, it is extremely important to either get a well bred
dog (I have an article on Buying A Dog / Choosing A Breeder... read it) from a breeder, or adopt a great dog from a reputable rescue organizati
dog (I have an article on Buying A
Dog / Choosing A Breeder... read it) from a breeder, or adopt a great dog from a reputable rescue organizati
Dog / Choosing A
Breeder... read it)
from a
breeder, or adopt a great
dog from a reputable rescue organizati
dog from a reputable
rescue organization.
Some people adopt
rescued dogs from shelters, while other purchase
dogs directly
from a
breeder.
First call the
breeder,
rescue, or person you originally got your
dog from.
If you want a pedigreed
dog, buy one
from a reputable
breeder or
rescue network.
This is the main difference in getting a
dog from a
breeder and a
from a
rescue group.
Simply letting people who want purebred
dogs know they can get them
from rescue or teaching them how to find reputable
breeders is the foundation for this change.
This is definitely not a «given,» and purebred
dogs from breeders are likely to come with their own sets of problems, so don't consider this a mark against
rescue dogs.
Here are some recent
rescue items from around the globe Animal lover offers $ 4,000 reward for safe return of man's German Shepherd Florida HERO rescue dog Echo looks set to get his paws on another national award recognising his life - saving efforts Rescue Group Raises Awareness About «Backyard Breeders «The most courageous dog in the United States - they
rescue items
from around the globe Animal lover offers $ 4,000 reward for safe return of man's German Shepherd Florida HERO
rescue dog Echo looks set to get his paws on another national award recognising his life - saving efforts Rescue Group Raises Awareness About «Backyard Breeders «The most courageous dog in the United States - they
rescue dog Echo looks set to get his paws on another national award recognising his life - saving efforts
Rescue Group Raises Awareness About «Backyard Breeders «The most courageous dog in the United States - they
Rescue Group Raises Awareness About «Backyard
Breeders «The most courageous
dog in the United States - they do...
I carefully weighed the pros and cons of where they could get a
dog -
breeder, shelter,
rescue, pet store, rehome - but made sure to stress that it was essentially that they should choose a
dog to fit their lifestyle, regardless of where it comes
from.
Remember to always get your
dog from a
rescue or a reputable
breeder and never
from a «back - yard
breeder» or pet store.
Small
dogs can be found
from an assortment of places, including puppy mills, reputable
breeders and shelters or
rescues.
Avoid Classified and Craigslist Ads: Some
dog flippers will pose as a
rescue group or state they «
rescued» the puppies
from a
breeder or pet store.
: Some
dog flippers will pose as a
rescue group or state they «
rescued» the puppies
from a
breeder or pet store.
If you do opt for an american eskimo, I would stongly recommend purchasing
from an extremely reliable
breeder to counteract the potentially heartbreaking temperament issues with poorly bred individuals (check out the akc's
breeder of merit program) or
rescuing an adult
dog who's temperment is already known and stable.
After she had two
rescue dogs that had unforeseen health problems, she purchased
from a reputable
breeder.
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We also created posters with adoptable
dogs in our area and talked to people about the importance of
rescuing rather than buying
dogs from breeders.
Jolene was introduced to her first American Pitbull Terriers (APBT's) back in 1994 when they
rescued their
dog, Bud,
from a
breeder and his guaranteed fate of entering the ring of fighting.
But the only way we can eradicate puppy mills completely, until the pet stores and Internet sellers clean up their act, is when people choose instead to adopt
dogs from shelters, breed
rescues, and responsible
breeders.
A
rescued dog can bring as much, if not more, love and joy into your life as a
dog purchased
from a
breeder.
In order to maintain their lock on the market and convince Americans to not buy
dogs from pet stores or purebred
dog breeders, these same
rescue groups and shelters are lobbying legislatures and city councils all across this nation to outlaw
dog breeding and ban pet stores
from selling pets.
You have to be prepared to walk away all the way up to the moment that you sign the contract (the most common story I hear is that people get to the
breeder's home and find that it is somewhere they feel they need to
rescue the puppy
from, or they get there and can obviously see that the puppy is timid and will not be the happy, well adjusted
dog they had been promised).
Whether you purchase a
dog directly
from a
breeder or adopt one
from a
rescue program, you need to be aware of a few basic care considerations.
Sue gave me a copy of the seven - generation pedigree the
breeder gave her; the pedigree showed that the
dog came
from the same
breeder whose ill - tempered
dogs had shown up in
rescue.
Buying a puppy, or even an older
dog from a
breeder does not make you evil and against
rescue.
Your
dog is NOT a
rescue if he came
from a
breeder.
Remember that adopting a
dog, whether
from a
breeder or a
rescue group, gives it a new life!
It also shows, despite the way some organizations and individuals think, the solution to pet overpopulation is not rooted solely in stopping puppy mills or preventing pet stores
from selling
dogs and cats or even in making all pet owners spay and neuter... The solution needs to be a balanced approach in which
breeders, pet stores, shelters,
rescues, humane organizations, veterinarians, and pet loving individuals come together and help find the «homeless» pets their forever home.
Sources can range
from a shelter or a
rescue dog, or you might be more interested in getting a puppy or an adult
dog from a
breeder.
Do your research on these intelligent
dogs first and find reputable
breeders or
rescue groups to avoid buying
dogs from puppy mills!
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.
Get your next
dog from a shelter,
rescue group, or a humane and responsible
breeder that you have carefully screened in person.
These
dogs can come
from any background, whether a
rescue or puppy
from a great
breeder, if they haven't had experience in new places and new situations, this can be how they respond.
Cook County's ordinance requires pet stores to source
dogs, cats, and rabbits
from municipal - run (federal, state, or local) animal shelters,
rescue organizations, or
breeders that meet certain restrictions, specifically, those that hold a Class A USDA license (i.e., no brokers) or possess five or fewer breeding females.
There are so many things to consider when adopting a new
dog whether they come
from a reputable
breeder or shelter or other type of
rescue group.
If you plan to adopt
from an animal
rescue group, you should be aware that some unethical
breeders and pet sellers are even beginning to pose as
rescue groups, posting ads of «
rescued»
dogs available for adoption at high prices.
The ordinance would not affect a consumer's ability to obtain a
dog, cat, or rabbit directly
from a shelter,
rescue organization, or
breeder.
In addition, parasites and diseases can affect any
dog / puppy, whether adopted
from a shelter or
rescue, free to good home, or purchased
from a
breeder or pet shop.
Proposed as a revision to the state's Pet Purchase Protection Act, the year - old law hailed nationally as a tough check on puppy mills, the Senate - approved bill sought to also prohibit kennels, shelters or animal
rescue organizations
from purchasing
dogs or cats
from the commercial
breeders.
Over the years the needs of «at risk»
dogs and cats have been changing due to the incredible efforts of innovative
rescue groups (like us), an increase in the communities desire for No Kill shelters and an increased awareness of the need to adopt a pet rather than buy
from a
breeder.
Naturally, we always recommend you
rescue a French Bulldog (or any
dog, really) before you buy a puppy
from a
breeder.
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 got your
dog from a
breeder ask their advise, likewise if the
dog is
rescued.
Rescuing dogs and other animals is becoming an increasingly popular option over buying
from pet stores or
breeders.
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.