[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Well, maybe they have really cute clothes. I'm sorry, I couldn't resist it. Truthfully, I'd rather have someone buy from a pet store than over the internet, the dogs sold at pet stores have to have some type of federal inspections and do have to abide by state laws, and while these are often minimal, at least it's better than nothing. Breeders, who sell directly to public, don't need any type of license, and these type of breeders have the most inhumane type of conditions. Authorities could charge them with animal abuse, but since they aren't even required to have a license, there is no record of a kennel. So unless someone actually sees the kennel and reports it, nothing can be done. They are trying to pass a law that will close this loop hole, but right now, pet stores are still safer than buying over the internet.

yikes. As much as I hate to admit that, I do agree with you.