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You are absolutley right! they do need to be saved but, buying from pet stores only supports puppymills. And I would like to know where the un-purchased puppies go too. very good guestion |
I haven't been in a pet store that sells puppies for a very long time. I do realize where they get the pups from. I, too, have often wondered what happens to the pups that get older and don't sell. I guess they may reduce the price or something but what becomes of the ones that don't find a home. I shudder to think.... |
I never said YOU did. And no we don't know where they ALL come from, now do we? The pet store where I bought Rosie did not allow children to handle the pets, any would not allow me or any one else to put them on the floor.They disinfected a counter before I could put her down. I have a opinion to just as you do and have a right to say mine. Quote:
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Wow I have never seen a place like that. I would be upset too. If they cant keep their place clean and care for the babys they need to be closed down All the pet stores in my area have always been clean and if one does go potty they have someone right on it. There is always full water bottles and food and toys out for them . I just went into Petland the other day first Id been in one for years and I was looking at how clean their cages was. and there was people there that was wanting to check this and that puppy out and They would get the pup out and have them set in this little blocked off spot off to the side and they kept an eye on them .and all those puppies seemed healthy and very playfull we saw 5 Yorkies that day. |
In the pet store here, not only are the pups clean and the cages clean, but they won't let you handle a pup unless you sanitize your hands before you handle them. It is still very hard to see the poor babies in cages though. They rotate the pups and bring them out to play in a closed off room with a half wall but you still want to rescue them all... My daughter goes every week with her friends to play with the pups... So she keeps me up dated on things. |
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So thatz one story .... At least she was in a home with ppl who loved her. |
I'm not debating - but PETLAND is awful here in houston. That is the last time I stepped foot in a pet store - the puppies were in such sad condition my heart broke - PETLAND is the BIGGEST BUYER in the country of puppy Mill dogs - they are the #1 supporter of mills. IF there was ever a store that should be stopped from selling puppies - I think that's the one....it's very sad when a single chain buys thousands of puppies & keeps the mills in business..... |
and Brenda - GOOD luck with your mission - I hope someone listens and at least checks them out for the sake of the dogs...someone has to speak for them - so why not it be you ?? Go Girl and all the best - |
I have heard alot of horror stoies about petland. I agree they need to be shut down. All I'm saying is they are not all the same as far as the care they give the animals. Alot of focus is on educating everyone about the petstore puppymills connection. I think when you look at the bigger picture, brokers are probably a higher percentage. We see that all the time also. Ads in newspapers,swap meets...etc. brokers are everywhere. I don't not support puppymils and everyone has a right to their opinion about me for buying Rosie from a petsore, just as I have a right to do so. We all have a right to make our own choices. :) |
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Thanks for all YOUR support Villette! I called this morning but, got a machine...I am going to call Monday in hopes to speak to a live person...if not I will leave a message...I'll let you all know how I make out! ps! thanks for the response V! ;) |
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on the upside of what I said about Petland - the Petco and Petsmarts here in houston only do Adoptions - which I think is great - I haven't really read enough to know if this is all across the country - but as far as ones I go in - they seem to be on the animals side and don't actually 'sell' puppies here in houston. But Petland sure does ...the one I was in bothered me for a long time after walking out.:( :( :( :( |
Petco and Petsmart nationwide only do adoptions. There is a sign on our Petsmart where they say they do that because there are so many dogs that need too be adopted in shelters and they want that to be their focus. |
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I hope you DO make that call and shut that place down! :thumbup: No animial should have to live that way, thats so sad. I hope they adopt those animals out at no cost!! |
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