Purchasing a French Bulldog - Puppy Mills
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The Humane
Society of the United States has compiled the following list:
Five Easy Steps to Avoid Puppy Mills
How can you make sure that your next dog won't come from a puppy mill?
Avoiding pet stores is a logical start, of course, but it's only part
of the solution. You must gather information and conduct a little investigation
of your own. Follow these five easy steps from The Humane Society of
the United States, and you'll be far more likely to secure a dog who
doesn't drain your emotions or your pocketbook. One, in other words,
who doesn't come from a puppy mill.
· Know thyself: The first step on the road to pet ownership is
to ask yourself some tough questions: Why do you want an animal? Can
you afford one? Are you prepared to take care of the dog every day for
his entire life?
· Find the perfect match: Once you've decided you're ready for
a dog, you'll want to choose the right one for you and your lifestyle.
Part of that process is deciding whether to go with a purebred or mixed
breed.
· Get the facts: Forewarned is indeed forearmed. Puppy mills,
those mass dog-breeding operations which are known to thumb their nose
at Animal Welfare Act requirements, routinely supply pet stores. They're
also behind many online dealers and breeders who advertise in newspapers
and magazines. Read horror stories about buying a puppy from a "professional
breeder."
· Check your list: Those who buy from breeders need to know how
to rate breeders. We've developed a checklist to help you identify reputable
ones. It's designed specifically for breeders, but the checklist will
help you rate anyone who's selling dogs.
· Visit a shelter: Your safest route when searching for a new
dog is to head directly to your local animal shelter. Shelters have dozens
of dogs, many of them purebreds, just waiting for homes. Shelter workers
typically screen animals for sound health and temperament, and they'll
help you find the right pet for your lifestyle. Purebred rescue groups
are ideal outlets for your next pooch, too. Adopting a dog from either
place is the surest way to strike a blow against puppy mills.
For more graphic detail than any words could ever provide, view the Prisoners
of Greed video.
Additional discussion of puppy mills in this section can be
found here:
Pet Store Puppies, Brokers and Puppy Mills
Puppy Mills and Commercial breeders
On Line Classified Sites and Puppy Mills
Links to sites detailing puppy mill conditions
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