is this okay?

Question

i really dont wanna be buying pets from a pet shop cause they are puppy mills
so im going to go to like this person who bought like 2 dogs and they made babuies and now shes selling them or is it like still supporting puppy mils

Answer 1

I would do research on the breed u want, and get it from a breeder.

Answer 2

There are a few different viewpoints on this matter.
Pet shops, the person down the street, the pound, are all forms of puppy mills, its the care provided that is different.
Anyone who doesn't spay or neuter their animals supports puppy mills.
Pet shops sell their puppies and kittens with required shots and neutering, usually a requirement before sale in any state, unless you sign an agreement to get those done yourself by a certain time (90-120 days). Also, you can be assured they have been humanely treated and handled by lots of people, so their temperament is likely to be friendlier.
The person you're thinking of going to for your puppy is doing what they call "backyard breeding". Backyard breeding is usually accidental, that is, the owner didn't neuter the pets, which also means they probably didn't get their shots, both end up being costly. Also, the quality control standards accepted by the AKC aren't likely being followed, so you could pay way too much for a "mutt".
Sometimes, backyard animals aren't treated very well, so they will tend to be scared and not very friendly, particularly if the owners allowed children unrestricted access to the animals. Their health could also be in question. The left-over pets from the backyard breeder will likely end up being strays or taken to the pound.
If you want to get one of purebred status with papers, find a reputable breeder in the area.
All of the animals I own are rescues from the local pound. You could say that I got the rejects from the backyard breeder, but these animals are the neatest! I've read that purebred animals tend toward certain illnesses inherent with each breed (i.e. German Shepards and Rottweillers have hip problems) whereas mixed breed animals tend to lack these issues. I grew up with a Beagle/Bassett Hound mix and she lived almost 20 years. A friend had a papered Rottweiller and it lived almost 12. Inbreeding makes these issues worse.
I personally recommend going to the pound as these animals are guaranteed to have a very short life span if no one adopts them. The pound around the corner from my home allows animals three to five days before they are euthanized. Some pounds give a week.
There are "no-kill" shelters where the animals are allowed to live out their days.
Buying a pet is a serious consideration. After all, they will be your four-legged children!

Answer 3

Personally, i think this is just the same as buying from a pet shop. My reason for this is that pet shops don't usually buy from reputable breeders, with known pedigree or history, but will take "cute" pups that they can purchase cheaply. The person that has the pups is a "backyard" breeder, with no experience in breeding, no known history of the parents, no pedigree etc etc. If you know this person well and trust them, and they aren't going to rip you off (research costs for the breed or cross breed) then go for it, but if this is just a person advertising I would personally steer clear. If you did want to buy a puppy from them, I would call them and find out as much info as you can, ensure that the pups are vet checked, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and fleaed. If you wanted a puppy without promoting puppy farms, I would keep an eye out at your local shelter - not all shelters advertise pups as they tend to move through quickly, but if you visit or call they will usually give you an idea of what is available. You know then that the pups have been health-checked, desexed, microchipped and socialised. You may not know the history or pedigree, but this is the same as a backyard breeder or a pet-shop and you are atleast supporting the shelter and animal welfare.
Make sure that any puppy you adopt is of a confident nature as shy or highly excitable pups can have behavioural problems in the long run.
Good luck in searching for the right puppy!

Answer 4

Cara, I have noticed that you are asking alot of question - which is obviously a good thinbg, but can I ask why you want a dog? Is it as a pet or as a guard dog or for another reason? Have you ever had a dog? I appreciate that you probably know the cost of buying a dog, but do you know the cost of keeping a healthy dog and the time involved?

Answer 5

It's basically like puppy mills. The pets in some (if not all) pet stores that are up for sale, sometimes come from no-kill shelters in your local area. Please be sure to ask. My cat I adopted thru a no-kill shelter. She cost $100.00-well worth it-it paid for her being spade, shots (except for rabies), and for her food and care while she was at the shelter. Her previous owner had to move-and couldn't take her with. I am so happy with her. She is an adult cat. Oh yes, it also covered the cost, they put in a micro chip before putting her up for adoption. Take care.

Answer 6

Of course its o.k. at least you get to see the parents of the pup, and will know roughly what sort of temperament it will have and what it should look like when its grown up. If you dont buy one, someone has to, or it goes to the shop and youve gone a complete circle. Stop worrying, if you like what you see, go for it and I hope that the pup will give you much happiness.

Answer 7

Its still supporting Puppy Mills go to a shelter!

Answer 8

#1) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!... stop using the word "like"! even when you're TYPING!????... augh!.... no no no no no...

#2: In answer to your question, yeah, some places are puppy mills, so if you're not sure, go to your local animal shelter and adopt from them or if your friend was Breeding the puppies to sell, I would believe it is defiantly the same thing, only unless it was by accident, then that is not the same as breeding.

Hope this Helps.

Holly

Answer 9

that's probably okay. but a good idea is the humane society you can give a dog a good home. those animals need one.