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Originally Posted by Misti1  I have a really serious question, and I am NOT being combative/argumentative.....but are ALL pet stores around this great country of ours really crooked??? Do ALL pet stores buy from puppy mills , or out there somewhere is there a pet store that is kind of , well I guess exclusive maybe, that has a good reputation with good breeders and is committed to stocking quality pups and getting them to good homes????
I'm just asking because I know there are exceptions to every rule.... and it any of you know of such a place would you please post it. I just want to feel better I guess.
In my life time, before coming here , and knowing better, I have bought 3 pet store dogs. My Rockie RIP, Mercedes, a Lasha, and Mika, my grand-dog. By the time I got Maya, I was hip and did better. But I just want to know if such a pet store exists. |
I know this wasn't asked of me, but I figured I could throw my personal opinion into the "pot" so to speak
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I don't know of any pet store that doesn't purchase from a large scale commercial breeder or mill. I believe that pet shops must purchase from a USDA breeder and those are usually larger operations.
As a side note not related to your question --
What I think is so challenging is that even with small breeders you never really know if they are just as bad as a mill. Even though a breeder may not be a large operation, the care of the animal may not always be the best and thought may not be given to the pairings of the dogs there. I think many also fall into the trap that because a breeder is small, they are "good" breeders which is unfortunately untrue.
What the entire situation comes down to (for me) is that it's the ethics behind the entire situation. I think that the way animals both farm and companion are treated is a direct reflection of greed and product demand. And what is worse is you will *never* hear a pet store being up front and honest about where these pups come from.
I'm going off on a tangent here, lol. But as much as I think it's important to educate others, I think there's a fine line to walk when trying to discuss the issues and trying to persuade someone not to buy from a pet shop. In the end pushing personal beliefs on others will never accomplish the true goal which is really education.