Never said they didn't. But, keep in mind, when you buy a cat or dog from a pet shop, you're supporting bringing more into the world, which takes homes away from animals waiting for them already. We need to shut down puppy and kitten mills.
The difference with shelters and pet stores is that we have guarantees on our puppies, that they are healthy, not aggressive, and are completely fit for sale. They also have papers. It's also very hard to find puppies in shelters, that are not pit bulls. (I love pits btw.) I hate when people say not to buy from a pet store. Do you want the puppies from pet stores to never have a home.
Also many people think that all pet stores that sell puppies get the pups from puppy mills. That's FALSE. Our store buys from breeders that only have a few dogs, not puppy mills. They are healthy and we take them out and play with them everyday. We even take a few home on holidays to be with a family. And if by chance we do have a sick puppy, we take it home and take care of it. We have even kept a few that we took home to take care of. Our store is very different from most puppy stores.
Although puppy mills are a huge problem, my issue with this pet shop has to do with what I stated above... that pet shops add to the overwhelming population crisis facing our nation. Instead of breeding and breeding, let's SPAY, NEUTER, and place the poor souls in shelters before we breed again. Shouldn't they get first priority?
It's not the pet shops that are adding to the problem, it's irresponsible and careless owners who abandon pets. Can you honestly expect a pet shop to stop selling pets? If you want to adopt a pet from a shelter that's older, more power to you. that's commendable and charitable, but every pet deserves a home regardless of origins.
Sorry, but pet shops DO add to the problem because they bring more pets into the world, along with the puppy mills whom they buy them from. It's true that all pets deserve homes, that's not what I said. Don't jump to conclusions and start getting all mad at me, when I'm just stating the facts. ^_^
How can you be so sure that a pet shop knows its heritage? This pet shop is certainly a rarity. MOST pet shops get their dogs from puppy mills, and they may not even know it. Puppies from breeders can cost a thousand (or more) dollars, and puppies from puppy mills are usually cheaper because they "produce in mass quantity". You just don't actually know your heritage unless if you go to a certified, licensed, and professional breeder.
I'd also like to point out that a responsible pet shop doesn't sell cats or dogs, but works with the local animal shelter and places them in the store, which helps find homes. Our animal shelter does this. While they sell small animals, fish, reptiles etc, they do not support puppy and kitten mills, which is where the majority of cats or dogs found in pet shops come from. Instead, they help save a life instead of supporting bringing more into the world. :) Sounds like a good idea to me! ^_^
I want the puppies in pet stores to have a home just as much as the ones in shelters. However, there are hundreds of thousands of pets across the states waiting in shelters for homes due to the overpopulation crisis. Why should pet shops breed dogs and bring more into the world when there already aren't enough homes for them all? Is that really fair to the ones waiting for a loving home? Also, shelter animals are just as healthy- all pets that enter shelters are frequently checked by a vet.
aww I love the puppies at the end!
princessthedog01 2 years ago
Aww such a cute pup. Glad to see your family was concerned about it ^.^
FerretsForRealzYos 2 years ago
I hope your pet store doesnt buy puppies from puppy mills
Ballpythondude420 2 years ago
How sweet. I'm glad the puppy is okay. All of the dogs looked so adorable, I think I might want one! <3
MedicalRainbow 2 years ago
woops srry i pressed the down fingure my fingure slipt srry
deidara828 2 years ago
That puppy is precious...
xovictoria96 2 years ago
Aww what a cute story! and pet store puppies need homes too shiiuza
malindaisme 2 years ago
Never said they didn't. But, keep in mind, when you buy a cat or dog from a pet shop, you're supporting bringing more into the world, which takes homes away from animals waiting for them already. We need to shut down puppy and kitten mills.
shiiuza 2 years ago
omg O.o
glad you got him back ^^
WaterIceDragon 3 years ago
I'm glad you got Bandit back!! Poor Puppy! :(
jeziykah 3 years ago
Glad it was okay!!
But personally if you want to adopt a puppy, don't adopt from a pet store. Check your local shelter or rescue group... :(
shiiuza 3 years ago
The difference with shelters and pet stores is that we have guarantees on our puppies, that they are healthy, not aggressive, and are completely fit for sale. They also have papers. It's also very hard to find puppies in shelters, that are not pit bulls. (I love pits btw.) I hate when people say not to buy from a pet store. Do you want the puppies from pet stores to never have a home.
Jacqueline7oX 3 years ago 3
Also many people think that all pet stores that sell puppies get the pups from puppy mills. That's FALSE. Our store buys from breeders that only have a few dogs, not puppy mills. They are healthy and we take them out and play with them everyday. We even take a few home on holidays to be with a family. And if by chance we do have a sick puppy, we take it home and take care of it. We have even kept a few that we took home to take care of. Our store is very different from most puppy stores.
Jacqueline7oX 3 years ago
Although puppy mills are a huge problem, my issue with this pet shop has to do with what I stated above... that pet shops add to the overwhelming population crisis facing our nation. Instead of breeding and breeding, let's SPAY, NEUTER, and place the poor souls in shelters before we breed again. Shouldn't they get first priority?
shiiuza 3 years ago
It's not the pet shops that are adding to the problem, it's irresponsible and careless owners who abandon pets. Can you honestly expect a pet shop to stop selling pets? If you want to adopt a pet from a shelter that's older, more power to you. that's commendable and charitable, but every pet deserves a home regardless of origins.
Epblueyes 2 years ago 5
Very well put "epblueyes".
Jacqueline7oX 2 years ago
Sorry, but pet shops DO add to the problem because they bring more pets into the world, along with the puppy mills whom they buy them from. It's true that all pets deserve homes, that's not what I said. Don't jump to conclusions and start getting all mad at me, when I'm just stating the facts. ^_^
shiiuza 2 years ago
heres the thing.not everyone wants a middle aged mongrel or puppy with an unknown heritage
nicholasbhicks 2 years ago
How can you be so sure that a pet shop knows its heritage? This pet shop is certainly a rarity. MOST pet shops get their dogs from puppy mills, and they may not even know it. Puppies from breeders can cost a thousand (or more) dollars, and puppies from puppy mills are usually cheaper because they "produce in mass quantity". You just don't actually know your heritage unless if you go to a certified, licensed, and professional breeder.
shiiuza 2 years ago
I'd also like to point out that a responsible pet shop doesn't sell cats or dogs, but works with the local animal shelter and places them in the store, which helps find homes. Our animal shelter does this. While they sell small animals, fish, reptiles etc, they do not support puppy and kitten mills, which is where the majority of cats or dogs found in pet shops come from. Instead, they help save a life instead of supporting bringing more into the world. :) Sounds like a good idea to me! ^_^
shiiuza 2 years ago
I want the puppies in pet stores to have a home just as much as the ones in shelters. However, there are hundreds of thousands of pets across the states waiting in shelters for homes due to the overpopulation crisis. Why should pet shops breed dogs and bring more into the world when there already aren't enough homes for them all? Is that really fair to the ones waiting for a loving home? Also, shelter animals are just as healthy- all pets that enter shelters are frequently checked by a vet.
shiiuza 3 years ago
Jacq you're adorable, you gonna release any videos staring yourself??
Happy new year, BTW!
tajmox 3 years ago
That really sucks that happen to you guys.I'm glad that the puppy's ok though!!
WickedKarmaDoll 3 years ago
ha ha what a happy little story:)
DontKillFingers 3 years ago
u look like ur mom...good thing u got him back
Candigirl225 3 years ago
Puppy Thieves! Hang'em!
chimpstop 3 years ago
stealing puppies... that aint right...
dukie133 3 years ago 2
aww=]he's adorable
shan789mudge 3 years ago
What happened to the woman who stole him? Did they charge her?
megarouge2001 3 years ago
ruff ruff ruff ruff ruff ruff ruff arhhhhhhh ruff ruff ruff ruff ruff ruff
fattyJNL 3 years ago
0.o
dukie133 3 years ago
Aww I glad you got him back!
JhahiraD 3 years ago
Aww thats so sweet Jackie. You have your mothers face lol.
XTestamentOfYoreX 3 years ago
second comment yay
DrRyoko 3 years ago
first viewer!!!
jsheng69 3 years ago