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Originally Posted by momofreese In a perfect world I would agree with you that if everyone stopped buying from mills/petshops this problem would be alleviated, unfortunately we do not live in a perfect world....what will happen to the pet shop dogs.. all I can tell you is that most of them seem to be sold. |
OH, ok, I see what you're saying. And I tried to make the same point earlier too...if YOU pass up the petshop animal, MORE THAN LIKELY someone else will purchase it within the month. So yes, I agree that without (or maybe even with) stricter laws, mills will always exist. And as long as it's legal, some petshops WILL sell animals, and some people WILL buy them.
And again, I don't judge anyone who has stumbled into owning a petshop pet....I'm ecstatic for ANY person and animal who find each other and make a true love match.
We bought our first guinea pig in a petshop, before I knew about the horrible overpopulation problem of guinea pigs, and that there are entire shelters devoted to them. And if you think dog people can be passionate about rescuing, you should meet the guinea pig fanatics. They take no prisoners.
Re: your post about spay/neuter contracts (if I'm reading your question correctly)--I'm no expert either, but from what I understand many reputable breeders DO spay/neuter before selling their animals, or else it's required in the contract (won't provide papers without proof of spay, etc)