Where do pet stores get their puppies from?
Pet stores like to say that their dogs come from reputable breeders because they’re licensed. Roughly 90% of pet store puppies are bought from puppy mills. Even though these puppy mills are often licensed and inspected it doesn’t mean that the conditions of the animals involved aren’t cruel.
Is it true that all pet stores are puppy mills?
Behind every cute pet store puppy there’s a mother dog – and 99% of the time she’s a puppy mill mother, living a life whose only purpose becomes making puppies for profit. Before you walk into another pet store remind yourself that they are in fact just a store – they’re out there to make a profit.
Is it true that pet stores mark up prices?
They’ve heard the complaints about pet stores before and they’re well equipped to tell you what you want to hear if it means you’ll buy that Yorkie Poo for $1200; $300 off from the retail price. Yes pet stores practice the same pricing schemes as any other store – mark up and then convince you $300 off is a really great deal.
When to take your puppy to the pet store?
The wellness screening many pet stores offer is simply a record of vaccinations. There’s rarely any checks for genetic disorders, parasites, or diseases. A lot of pet stores have an approved veterinarian that you can take your puppy to within the first 2 to 10 days for a health screening.
Pet stores like to say that their dogs come from reputable breeders because they’re licensed. Roughly 90% of pet store puppies are bought from puppy mills. Even though these puppy mills are often licensed and inspected it doesn’t mean that the conditions of the animals involved aren’t cruel.
Is it safe to buy a puppy from a pet store?
With little to no socialization with all types of people, other animals, and situations pet store puppies, are at risk for a wide assortment of behavioral problems. It’s also likely that the small dog puppy that you see in the pet store window has never been in a real home environment.
Behind every cute pet store puppy there’s a mother dog – and 99% of the time she’s a puppy mill mother, living a life whose only purpose becomes making puppies for profit. Before you walk into another pet store remind yourself that they are in fact just a store – they’re out there to make a profit.
Where can I find a reputable puppy breeder?
A reputable breeder will always communicate with you via phone or video chat (if not in person) before selling you a puppy. Fraudulent sellers are oftentimes outside of the U.S. and may be hiding their phone number by only communicating by email. Copycat or stock photos. Photos of the dog or ad text can be found on multiple websites.