Is buying items other than animals at pet shops contributing to kitten/puppy mills and pet overpopulation?
shelly asked:
Is buying kitty litter or rabbit food from petco or petsmart or other places also bad as buying a real cat or dog from a pet store, which gets animals from puppy/kitty mills? I don’t want to support pet stores and mills, so which are good places to shop for pet items that doesn’t support puppy mills and kitty mills? Also, why can’t pet stores sell or promote animals from shelters/rescues rather than puppy mills? That way, they can do checks, adoption papers, screening, etc to avoid pet overpopulation?
Josef
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Joe
i do not buy items from stores that sell puppies, kittens, or rabbits. here in maine we have pet quarters which is an awesome store with a knowledgeable staff & they do not sell any of the above. beyond that i work to make sure everyone knows about the mills & the terrible heartbreak that can come from buying an animal from a pet shop. buy from a reputable breeder! if you must have a breed. i firmly believe that the best pets are mixed breeds & there are too many animals put to death in shelters to justify purchasing a pet. there are lots of pure breds available in shelters….