Should I buy from a Pet Store?

So you are looking for a new little friend to add to your family? When you pass buy a store it can be nearly impossible to not go in and see all the cute little puppy faces. Pet Stores are long since known to get their puppies from Puppy mills or backyard breeders. This means the dogs are usually unhealthy and unsocialized. They can also be inbred and have temperament issues. Some stores will be 75$ to 100$ for a puppy and turn around and sell it for 1,200 or more! Many times these puppies are sick and given meds to mask the sickness until there sold.
Another problem is the fact of over population of dogs and cats in the U.S. There is so many animals in Rescues and shelters that are literally dieing for a good home. There is also many full breeds in these rescues and shelters. A lot of these places become so busy that they need to make room for more animals so if the ones they have are not adopted quick they are put to sleep. This includes puppies and kittens. It is disturbing that so many helpless animals don't even get a shot at life because their like has to end far to soon. So the answer to the question, should I buy from a pet store is NO! Don't be tempted, you are getting ripped off and may not get a good sound dog that is healthy.



If you still cant decide take a look at this picture. This is every where everyday!