okay, putting the possibility of a puppymill aside, why would someone buy an animal from the petstore and promote that way of keeping animals? Those poor puppies are stuck in little cages all day learning how to poop and pee in their own environment. Many times there aren't even toys available and they are by themselves. I saw one at the mall last week that made me sick because their fur was matted and they smelled from pee and poop all over them. Not to mention MOST of the time they are yanked from their mothers TOO early and sent off in a truck to a petstore states away. Dogs are pack animals and they need socialization, not to be stuck by themselves all day in a cage! |