Pet Shop Yorkie

[jdonica]

I can't go into pet stores either. The last shop I went into before we baught Harley, I left crying. My hubby thought that I was crazy, but I think at the moment it actually hit him how much I wanted a dog - so I guess it worked out for the best!

Jeri and Harley

[robintaff]

I'm terrible...when I go into the pet stores, I always try and talk to the people looking at the puppies and inform them about puppy mills. I'm sure one day I'm going to usher out....until then I'll keep yakking...!!!

[Coco Pebbles]

I know what you mean... that is exactly how I ended up with my Coco Pebbles! I was getting my nails done and walked by the shop and ended up with my new little companion.

Bchgirl... I love your little Reggie. I have never seen a Yorkie with that coloring and I think it's so cute!!! He doesn't look very old, is it a puppy?

[Jeri Cunningham]

I refuse to even walk in a pet store that sells dogs or cats.
I couldn't stand to see the puppies in a pet store.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by TeresaM

Having had a rescue dog from a puppy mill, this is a subject that is near and dear to my heart.

I would ask, if at all possible, Please, Please do not buy anything from these places. Even if you are not buying a puppy, the purchase of items helps to support them and keep the stores open. I realize there may be some places that this is the only pet shop available, but please, if you can purchase items anywhere else or online, please do so and do not support these types of pet stores in any way.

I thank you and so does Annie B. Still miss you horribly, my wee little one.

Oh Annie was such a cutie! When you open your life to a rescue you also open your heart. They will love you unconditionally. Thank you for loving her back as well. I feel the same way as you, it doesn't matter what the purchase is it still bring profit to the store owners.

[yorkiegirl83]

I also feel so bad for the puppies in the pet shops, but I remind myself of their parents who are suffering a far worse fate and it makes it a tiny bit easier. I try to reason with myself that these puppies will most likely find a home where they will be loved. I wish their parents would ever get that same chance .

[Lucia]

Here in the Uk it's illegal for petshops to sell cats or dogs (they do sell hamsters, gerbils etc)...but I can imagine how heartbreaking it must be to walk into a shop and see them in the way you've all described. I'd never even heard of a puppy mill until I joined YT, and I think it must be so hard for people who aren't educated about them to see the puppies in the window and not want to buy one....maybe even feel like they've 'rescued' them. I think education is the key to stopping this. xxx

[ellie81]

I know that's very heartbreaking... but that's life. If people keep buying pups from this places, there are still going to be on business

[hviola]

I am happy to say that everyone in my family either got their dog from a breeder or is a rescue. No pet shops or puppy mills for us. My mom has 3 rescues, including a morkie with 3 legs. And shes so sweet. My daschund is a rescue and he is the most loyal dog I have ever known.

[Wabbit]

Originally Posted by Maxi

I cannot go to those places. I start to cry... I pet and talk to the animal just to try to make it feel better. Then I leave being sad, mad and depressed. I dont go to the stores that sell supplies and animals. I will not support puppy mill! I only go to stores that only sell supplies and nothing more.

I agree...I won't go into a store that sells dogs and cats! I can't....it's too upsetting to see all those babies in those cages!!! It's equally hard on me to visit shelters...but I will go there when I want a pet or a friend wants one..at least there....they are getting rescued.

I hug and kiss my precious Daizy everyday.....thankful that she's NEVER known a life like that. She left a wonderful loving home to come to an even better one!!! Or so I'd like to think!

[megansmomma]

I am so glad to see so many people taking a stance when it comes to Pet Shops.