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I went to a pet store out of curiousity that sold puppies... I know what you're thinking and NO I didn't get one of them, but I thought about it. It was not a pretty sight. I actually want to go back there and take photos of the dogs. What can I do about it?
I mean they were selling lab/chow mix puppies-they were absolutely adorable and they were staring at me with these sad little eyes. I asked the girl where they came from and she said "A breeder". I was almost like "Are you serious? Nobody breeds lab/chows!! Backyard breeding!! Ugh!
I mean they were selling mixes a plenty and there was this one springer spaniel mix who was just way too large for the cage it was in. It was awful! I just felt really bad. They were sitting in their own poo and pee- I mean how would you feel if you had to sit in your own crap and pee? Not very good.. I wonder if they walk them or they just stay there all day...
On some of the "purebreds" I saw "UKC" on them.. what is that? I wanted to find out more about the dogs there, but I didn't really know how to ask in a polite manner. I really was trying to hide my anger and disgust-it was really hard though!
Anyone got any good advice? This pet store has been around for a long time.. McKees.. a local Idaho store..
So horrible. I wish I could get them out of that mess, but like you said if you purchase one you're supporting what you hate.. My sister tried to reason with me saying to not blame the dogs that are already there and save them. Is that enough of a reason? I don't really think it is..
So..discuss..
-Jade
I mean they were selling lab/chow mix puppies-they were absolutely adorable and they were staring at me with these sad little eyes. I asked the girl where they came from and she said "A breeder". I was almost like "Are you serious? Nobody breeds lab/chows!! Backyard breeding!! Ugh!
I mean they were selling mixes a plenty and there was this one springer spaniel mix who was just way too large for the cage it was in. It was awful! I just felt really bad. They were sitting in their own poo and pee- I mean how would you feel if you had to sit in your own crap and pee? Not very good.. I wonder if they walk them or they just stay there all day...
On some of the "purebreds" I saw "UKC" on them.. what is that? I wanted to find out more about the dogs there, but I didn't really know how to ask in a polite manner. I really was trying to hide my anger and disgust-it was really hard though!
Anyone got any good advice? This pet store has been around for a long time.. McKees.. a local Idaho store..
So horrible. I wish I could get them out of that mess, but like you said if you purchase one you're supporting what you hate.. My sister tried to reason with me saying to not blame the dogs that are already there and save them. Is that enough of a reason? I don't really think it is..
So..discuss..
-Jade