New Pisces Location

[EmilyB]

Hi guys !

Long time no see.

Glad to see people are finally starting to take action regarding pet stores that sell puppies:

http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/loc...ub=CalgaryHome

Where to go to sign the petition:

http://www.actionsspeakloudercalgary.ca/

Deb

[Aquattro]

Great news, I hope they're successful. We need a similar action in Victoria.

[saltcreep]

Be careful what you wish for. This can easily be the slippery slope.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by saltcreep

Be careful what you wish for. This can easily be the slippery slope.

Not selling puppies in pet stores is a slope I'd slide down any day.

[Chaloupa]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Not selling puppies in pet stores is a slope I'd slide down any day.

TOTALLY agree! 1000%~

[EmilyB]

Originally Posted by saltcreep

Be careful what you wish for. This can easily be the slippery slope.

Why?

[lorenz0]

saltcreep is kind of getting the idea of how it can effect an other pet trade

It's a great idea but even reputable breeders are questionable. Our family dog (lives with my parents) is probably the last remaining from his batch. We knew 2 other people that bought from the same batch of puppies and neither of them lived to see past their 5th birthday due to long term inbreeding. Our dog is full of problems but still remains healthy and recently has developed a hip issue.

Also petland tries to home dogs as well. They have a program that brings in unwanted dogs and gets them up to date with shots and vet bills. In return all they charge is the cost of the vet bills (usually around $300). Since alot of people purchase dogs from here it has proven to be very successful and most dogs leave the store in a week or 2.

Personally some of the best dogs I have encountered came from the spca and were reserve dogs. Also I hate seeing people selling 3 year old dogs on kijiji, its sad that the owner can't commit to what they started

[Jamieh]

Hey Phelps here is the post that started this debate. They are clearly not out to ban puppy sale at Pet Stores!!!!

Originally Posted by EmilyB

Hi guys !

Long time no see.

Glad to see people are finally starting to take action regarding pet stores that sell puppies:

http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/loc...ub=CalgaryHome

Where to go to sign the petition:

http://www.actionsspeakloudercalgary.ca/

Deb

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Jamieh

Hey Phelps here is the post that started this debate. They are clearly not out to ban puppy sale at Pet Stores!!!!

Yeah I know, my point was it won't ban puppies, you'll still be able to get a puppy when you want one. Pet stores will be forced to work with rescues and shelters and by doing so can still sell puppies.

[Jamieh]

But if Pet Stores don't sell puppies where will these shelters get puppies for anyone to buy???? Anyway enough of this, good chatting with you again, it's been awhile, miss your opinions!!!

Originally Posted by sphelps

Yeah I know, my point was it won't ban puppies, you'll still be able to get a puppy when you want one. Pet stores will be forced to work with rescues and shelters and by doing so can still sell puppies.