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Originally Posted by red98vett  you nailed it. That's why so many people do buy and it's totally understandable. You see an animal in need and you want to help - but there's a bigger picture.
The big picture is the hard one. Do you walk away and NOT put money in their pockets... or do you contribute even with good intentions ? Me personally - I choose not to contribute and never go in a store that sells dogs. Pet Land is my biggest boycott. (I got asked to leave the only one I ever stepped foot in) and am proud of it ! 
and what you said about our 'system' is right on. We don't have one that serves the need of the dogs. Too many people are making money and of course the government gets their cut. Things are getting better but have a long LONG way to to.
I'm from Canada but don't know the laws....sounds like the U.S. could learn a few things from the north. |
This is such a good conversation but have to get some housework done LOL. I think the only reason it isn't so bad here is because we only have 30 million people to police!! We do have pet stores that sell pets but so many of these come from family breeders. The bigger stores go to the homes check the family and also provide you with all the info on the parents of the pups and if local you can go there and see them. There are still bad breeders here no doubt but we just don't have the population to support a huge puppy mill system.
Thanks for the conversation all, have a great day!