Sentences with phrase «selling dogs from breeders»

Many pet stores have given up the practice of selling dogs from breeders all together and collaborate with shelters and rescues to help find needy animals homes.

Not exact matches

Orland Park began considering the issue after the Chicago City Council and the Cook County Board of Commissioners banned the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits from large - scale breeders earlier this year in an attempt to keep pet stores from selling animals raised in puppy mills.

Orland Park's Public Safety Committee is seeking residents» input on whether the village should regulate pet shops that sell dogs from large - scale commercial breeders, which critics call «puppy mills.»

Trustee Pat Gira said in an interview that Orland Park wouldn't necessarily keep shops from selling commercially - bred dogs if the village could verify that they used reputable breeders who treat their dogs humanely.

Black - tailed are the prairie dogs normally sold in pet shops and may either be a baby caught in the wild or from a breeder.

Today, California has 100 or so pet stores that sell dogs and cats acquired from commercial breeders, according to various sources.

A New Hampshire breeder, who was arrested for cruelty to animals when dozens of dogs and cats were found living in filth, was selling puppies from Russia for as much as $ 1,900 each on the Internet.

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.

In 2014, he supported legislation to prohibit pet stores from selling dogs who come from commercial breeders known as «puppy mills» — large facilities that mass - produce animals for sale.

A purebred Labrador Retriever from an AKC - registered breeder sells for between $ 800 and $ 1,200 which is a fairly low price compared to many purebred dogs.

In 2014, he supported legislation to prohibit pet stores from selling dogs who come from commercial breeders «puppy mills.»

It also spells out that cities and counties can go after pet stores who sells a dog or cat that they knowingly or should have known came from an unlicensed breeder or a breeder with multiple violations of USDA regulations.

California could become the first state in the nation to ban pet stores from selling commercially bred pets which includes dogs, cats and rabbits that come from out - of - state breeders according to THE SAN DIEGO UNION - TRIBUNE.

A purebred Chihuahua from an AKC - registered breeder sells for anywhere between $ 400 and $ 600 for a pet - quality puppy and from $ 800 to $ 1,500 for a show - quality dog.

The Miniature Schnauzer is a very popular breed of dog and they typically sell for $ 400 to $ 700 from an AKC - registered breeder for a pet - quality dog.

They call it «freedom flights» from the Bahamas when it's really nothing more than exploitation for profit while at the same time, local politicians outlawed pet stores from selling puppies bred by American dog breeders.

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.

Some states require pet stores to post the names of the breeders in a visible location, such as on the dogs» cages, so consumers have additional information about where the puppies came from, and other large - scale commercial dog breeders sell directly to consumers over the Internet.

Occasionally, however, a breeder may have a puppy from a bitch that he or she has bred and sold or one from a stud dog he / she owns, in which case the mother may not be present.

Dogs and cats sold by New York City pet stores must be microchipped and spayed / neutered prior to sale and can be sourced only from breeders holding a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) «class A» license.

The report would no longer be a prerequisite to renewing a license and would not need to include information regarding to whom the animal was sold, the sale price of each transaction, and the names and addresses of the persons from whom the breeder received dogs or cats.

Instead, they accepted a 6 month old puppy originally from a commercial dog breeder who sells dogs to Sen. Ted Kennedy.

We recommend buyers purchase dogs and puppies from responsible breeders who take dog breeding seriously and properly nurture and socialize the dogs and puppies prior to selling them.

One thing the programme didn't cover — it's remit is after all «Fake Britain» — is that breeders can, and are selling puppies with genuine KC papers when the dogs have come from backgrounds that are plain nasty.

the store owners lie when they say their dogs come from the best breeders in the country, all the dogs at petland come form hunt and the owners have not clue where hunt gets them and they don't care as long as they can sell them for three time what you would pay if you went to a reputable akc registered breeder.

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.

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.

(1) The number of dogs or cats in the possession of the commercial breeder on the date the report is filed; (2) The number of dogs and cats sold during the reporting period and the names and addresses of the persons to whom they were sold; and (3) The number of dogs and cats received by the commercial breeder other than those purchased and the names and addresses of the persons from whom they were obtained.

my point is that the means by which petland get and care for their dogs are shady to say the least, and even if the puppies really did come from the countries best breeders they still shouldn't be aloud to sell puppies at all.

The bill would also prevent breeders who hadn't met federal standards from selling dogs in the state.

The proposed ordinance, which Richardson said is meant to prohibit the sale of dogs and cats from large scale breeders or «puppy mills» in pet shops in Aurora, would limit where pet shops or dealers could purchase a cat or dog to sell in Aurora.

That ordinance restricted pet stores from selling dogs or cats from commercial breeders, but was ultimately nixed months later by Arizona's governor, who signed a counter bill giving the state — and not cities — power to regulate pet stores.

The investigative work the team has done has already shown that Texas pet stores, in addition to buying directly from breeders with Animal Welfare Act violations and from brokers who work with puppy mills, are also buying dogs from this market here in Canton — and many large - scale breeders come to sell here.

Pet shops would also be banned from selling cats and dogs from breeders who are not in compliance with New Jersey's requirements on the care of animals, or who have been cited by the USDA for a violation of the «Animal Welfare Act.»

In the Texas case, some of the breeders the dogs came from had multiple Animal Welfare Act violations, and some didn't even have licenses at the time they sold their puppies.

Carla then notified the ASPCA, that she had been sold a dog who appeared to have been obtained from a breeder selling without a license.

Dust swirls at our feet as we walk row after row at the sweltering Canton, Texas, flea market, visiting shacks and stalls and little trailers where scores of people — ranging from families to professional breeders who've traveled hundreds of miles — are selling dogs.

They say they are making sure that only dogs from «good breeders» are sold in pet stores.

This is one example why people, for years, have tried to get authorities to hold commercial breeders, such as Kathy Bauck, who profit from the breeding and selling of dogs, accountable for their actions.

If you bought a puppy from a pet store, chances are you're new to dogs, as most long - time dog owners are aware that responsible breeders will not sell dogs to pet stores, making the origin and breeding of a pet store pup rather questionable.

The Humane Society explains that responsible breeders do not sell their puppies to pet stores because they want to meet their puppy buyers in person — and a majority of national breed clubs» Codes of Ethics prohibit or discourage their members from selling their dogs to pet stores.

«A change in consumer behaviors is what will put puppy stores out of business, but we also have to educate about the surge of online websites that are selling mill dogs with pretty homepages and similar claims of «we sell puppies from reputable breeders,»» she says.

Pet stores that sell dogs usually say their puppies come from U.S. Department of Agriculture - licensed breeders.

No be clear no responsible breeder would EVER allow dogs or cats to be sold at pet stores or flea markets — they're greatly from puppy mills.

Upgrade the current commercial dog breeder law, requiring larger enclosures that have solid flooring and are not stacked Require that commercial breeders provide basic care, including constant access to exercise areas, nutritious food and potable water, socialization with humans and other dogs, regular and proper veterinary care, and more Require those selling 15 or more dogs in Ohio each year, regardless of where they are located, to also adhere to Ohio's humane standards Hobby breeders (defined as breeders with fewer than 8 female breeding dogs) as well as animal shelters and rescue groups are exempt from coverage.

Prices for these dogs vary a great deal depending on breeders and location but in general, a German Shepherd from a top - of - the - line bloodline sells for around $ 6,500 each.

Breeders and / or sellers should be responsible for providing certain refunds, replacements, or reimbursements should the dog sold become ill or die from a condition contracted prior to the purchase.

This is particularly the case with working gun dogs, where a breeder will sometimes train several pups from the same litter, keep the best competition prospect, and sell those that don't quite make the grade for competing.

A good dog breeder will be able to sell you a puppy that has been checked for genetic problems, diseases etc and will very often provide you with a high quality pedigree dog that should be free from problems that plague a lot of dogs.

This is born out by the fact that a lot of very good police service dogs come from working dog breeders and are only sold because they have one testicle.