Is it bad to buy from a pet store that sells puppies?

[cj125]

NO - and I make sure I tell everyone I know at work etc. to do the same. If you really need something fast - how about the grocery store? Otherwise I buy online. I 'refuse' to buy from a petstore ever again.

[michiko]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

I'm torn on this subject. I live in Philadelphia and there really aren't that many pet stores.

However, there is this one huge pet store. They have ever thing I need- Canidae, fish food, etc. BUT they also sell puppies (which I have heard come from the Hunts (or however it's spelled) Corp.). I try not to buy from them, but it's really hard. Like I said, it's really convient and they have every I need.

Is it bad if I buy from them?

Would you buy pet supplies from a pet store that also happens to sell puppies?

I don't recommend it.. and I will never buy from a pet store.

[BabyFidgette]

I used to too b/c that was the only place around here that sold Evangers. But I just think it's easier and better to get my food online.

[judyeve]

It really depends on what your options are. Of course, you try not to shop at one of these stores, but how realistic is it? Do you have a car or a way to get to a different store and bring home a lot of stuff? Can you afford to shop in quantity online (otherwise the shipping fees can add up).

You have to weigh it all out and decide if it's doable.(sp?)

[MyFairLacy]

I would only buy from one if there was no other choice around. I had always heard that the big feed store here sold puppies so I wouldn't go out there. I always bought Lacy's food in Dallas when I went because I used to go to Dallas often. Then I stopped going to Dallas and had to go out there to buy her food. I didn't see any puppies and they told me they weren't going to sell puppies anymore. I told the girl that I had a lot more respect for them now that they don't sell puppies anymore. And now I'm okay with shopping there. If they ever start selling puppies again I'll stop shopping there and order her food and I would definitely let the owner know why I wasn't shopping there anymore.

[WesleyandMaddie]

I wouldn't personally because I don't want to support stores like that in any way. I buy online much of the time. If you shop around you can often find websites that offer free shipping or have discounts on shipping. And it's really nice having things delivered right to your door rather than having to go out to buy them.

[BubblPopElectrc]

Originally Posted by judyeve

It really depends on what your options are. Of course, you try not to shop at one of these stores, but how realistic is it?

Agreed. This is kinda how I feel about the situation.

I really needed the fish food (I was completely out!), so I stopped by and purchased some. I will not buy anything from there again (as I've done thus far) unless I am really desperate.

[judyeve]

That sounds reasonable to me. If you feel guilty, you might find a way to tell them how you feel about puppymills.