Puppy Mills, Pet Stores, Shelters And Breeders: (Part 2)
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No trip to the mall would be complete without a walk through the pet store, right? All of those cute little puppies, so excited to see you! It’s a miracle that anyone ever makes it out of a pet store without taking one of those cuties home with them. The animals from a pet store might appear to be well cared for and the store’s staff may vouch for the health and quality of their inventory, but the truth is usually something entirely different. The only source of dogs for today’s pet store is the puppy mill. No reputable breeder would allow his or her dog to be displayed and sold in such a manner, so what other kind of breeder is left?
Shelters
If you don’t really care about the breed of a dog and are simply looking for a companion animal, your local animal shelter is a great place to begin your search. Dogs of all ages and sizes are available. Many shelters allow you to play with a dog and spend some time with it before you make the final decision as to whether or not you want to adopt it – they want to make sure the fit is just right! For an adoption fee, you’ll get a new dog that has been fixed, vaccinated and injected with a microchip.
