Do pet stores still sell pets?
In NSW, there are no corporate pet store chains that sell puppies and kittens. It is extremely difficult work and corporate chains that have tried it in the past have failed. Every breeder we use is inspected for traits far more onerous than the breeding code.
Is it bad to buy pets from pet stores?
Puppies sold at pet stores often have serious health or psychological problems. Some of the illnesses common to pet store puppies include zoonotic diseases which can be spread to other pets and humans. Buyers are often faced with enormous vet bills or even the death of the puppy within days or weeks of purchase.
Where is the best place to get a dog?
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- Shelters.
- Rescue Groups.
- Breeders.
- The Internet.
- Breed Rescues.
- Newspapers.
- Pet Stores.
- Strays.
What websites can I buy dogs from?
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- Adopt-a-Pet.com. Adopt-a-Pet.com is an excellent website, backed by well-known companies like Purina and Bayer.
- American Kennel Club (AKC)
- NextDayPets.
- Petfinder.
- ASPCA.
- RescueMe.Org.
- The Shelter Pet Project.
- Petco Foundation.
Can you buy pets anymore?
California this week became the first state in the nation to bar pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits unless they come from animal shelters or rescue groups. Pet store owners who do not comply face a penalty of $500 per animal.
Why is it bad to buy pets?
Bad Health: Because so many pet store pups come from puppy mills, they are not the result of careful breeding and they are usually not well cared for before coming to the store. Some common illnesses and conditions are neurological problems, eye problems, hip dysplasia, blood disorders and Canine Parvovirus.
