Why buying puppies from pet stores is deplorable:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/08/15/national/main1897821.shtml
A trailer carrying dozens of puppies to Northeast pet stores caught fire just off an interstate, killing all of the estimated 60 dogs inside, authorities said.
The puppies were a variety of breeds between the ages of 8 and 12 weeks, according to a state police news release.
A preliminary investigation indicated that a malfunctioning fan in the rear of the trailer may have started the fire, police said. No charges have been filed.
The truck was owned by the Hunte Corp. of Goodman, Mo., a major puppy supplier for pet stores.
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8 to 12 week old puppies, shipped in bulk in semi trailers from Missouri to Massachussets, like boxes of cereal or stuffed animals.
At least livestock trailers have windows.
How can people buy puppies from pet stores, encouraging and financing this sort of treatment?
2006-08-18
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