Pet Store Supports Puppy Mills

Ephraim · #1 02-21-2008, 05:59 PM

So your saying that this dog is better off in the SPCA where it will be put down if it cannot find a home, which is quite likely for a dog in this condition, opposed to a pet store where it is guarenteed to find a home? Correct?

Aquattro · #2 02-21-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ephraim

So your saying that this dog is better off in the SPCA where it will be put down if it cannot find a home, which is quite likely for a dog in this condition, opposed to a pet store where it is guarenteed to find a home? Correct?

No, you're getting all excited and not reading. Deb suggested contacting a blue heeler rescue for the dog, if one existed in alberta. And yes, the dog would be better off in a rescue environment, where they would likely find a home setting for it until such time as they found it a real home. Sitting in a retail box is not good for anything smarter than a hamster....

Ephraim · #3 02-21-2008, 06:13 PM

If it wasnt for the Pets for a Lifetime organization going out an rescuing the dog it would be definately dead by now. Now realistically, yes a home setting would be better for this animal. And he came from a home setting while he acclimated to a condition to where he would be fit for a transition to a new home. Unfortunately he cannot stay there for it's entire life because there is more dogs/cats that need to be rescued from these conditions. That is why he gets moved to a venue for maximum exposure in order to find him a home.

Aquattro · #4 02-21-2008, 06:24 PM

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That is why he gets moved to a venue for maximum exposure in order to find him a home.

Ya, the point, I guess, is some of us don't think maximizing exposure is worth putting a dog in a pet store. And let's be honest, unless the pet store is giving him away (maybe they are? ), nobody is likely to buy a 3-legged dog. Not even for 25% off

The general point of this whole thread is that dogs should not be sold in pet stores. And I strongly believe people, that just because they own one of each sex, should not try to breed sub standard dogs in their backyard. This applies to commercial operations (puppy mills) as well. dogs should be bred and sold by qualified and caring breeders who have the experience to produce great dogs that aren't going to end up with tons of medical issues or mental issues.

Reefer Rob · #5 02-21-2008, 06:36 PM

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dogs should be bred and sold by qualified and caring breeders who have the experience to produce great dogs that aren't going to end up with tons of medical issues or mental issues.

It is very rare to find a breeder like this. Almost nobody waits until the hips are checked before they even show a dog, and if you've spent a ton of money getting a CKC championship on your puppy most can hardly wait to breed them. Honestly, barnyard dogs most often make the better, healthier pets.

Aquattro · #6 02-21-2008, 06:41 PM

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It is very rare to find a breeder like this.

Well, most of the breeders I've researched do this, so I guess it's how hard you're willing to look. I agree some (many?) "breeders" don't, but then I wouldn't really call them professional breeders.
And yes, barnyard mutts do make great pets, and cross breeds do seem to avoid many of the inherent problems of either of the parents, but if you're looking for a purebred, like I am ( I need particular abilities), I need to research and find suitable breeders.

chevyjaxon · #7 02-22-2008, 03:11 AM

I bought my Dog from the S.P.C.A simply because i dont support any pet stores period i do buy fish from there but that is the only exception the animals in the spca come from irresponsible owners who did not think before taking this animal home the animal did not ask to end up in the shelter. the people who breed are there simply to make their wallets fat and dont care if the animal they put in the pet store ever gets a home. the bottom line is Pet stores are there purely for profit the spca will only charge you the amount it costs for them to board an animal. just thinking about this topic makes me so angry i cannot even think oh yeah did i mention that it should not even matter what breed the dog is they all think and feel and only do what you teach them even the most crossbread dog is capable of the most amazing things ive had many dogs in my life and all of them have impressed me with there abillity to learn and not one was pure bred
BTW this is what you can get from the SPCA he is not pure bred by anymeans but he is my best freind
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Ephraim · #8 02-21-2008, 06:45 PM

So even though maximizing the exposure of the dog is part of the system that got it rescued in the first place, this should not be done? If this wasn't done, Pets for Life would not be able to rescue as many dogs. There is not alot of people that are going to drive all the way to the acreage to view these animals and adopt them.

And BTW, you would be surprised the amount of people that would be willing to adopt a 3 legged dog, even for a small adoption fee that does not even cover the vet expenses to bring it back to health.

Aquattro · #9 02-21-2008, 06:56 PM

My point is there is often better ways to maximize exposure. Most rescue societies have a web site and a large circle of contacts. I have some friends involved in pitty rescue and they do a great job of exposure, finding temporary home settings and getting dogs adopted. This gets them out of the pound and into real life settings.
Sure, it might work out better this time for this dog, but in general, I, at least, feel dogs should not be sold in pet stores, and in fact, I do not shop at stores that sell dogs, period.

EmilyB · #10 02-21-2008, 06:59 PM

There were four dogs in the litter btw. All for sale.

The Humane Society has advised a letter to the head office which is about all I can do.

BTW, I also know an employee of *edit*. No, ex-employee actually, he resigned.

Thank you Brad for not letting the wrong words be put in my mouth. My husband does that enough....