Argh I hate petshops

**Christiansmommy** · 06-27-2003, 01:14 PM

RobiLee... First off, Welcome to pettalk...my name is Robyn also

And My husbands name is Rob, with the middle name, Lee. Your screen name is pretty much his name

Anyway, i dont feel like you have to justify to anyone why you bought from a petshop. It was your decision and you really dont owe anyone an explanation. Although, thanks for sharing. I do feel sorry for those pets, as you did, and you just happened to connect with one...and bought it...i am happy for your puppy, to have a nice home and a caring owner.

We are getting a puppy in 2 weeks (Greater Swiss Mountain Dog)...we are going thru a highly recommened breeder, who we did lots of research on and are driving 6 hours to get our pup. Although, i dont agree with the owners of these pet shops...and probably wouldnt buy from one myself...doesnt mean that other people cant buy from them. You did do that doggy a favor, it wasnt his fault he was raised from a possible puppy mill, nor your fault for falling in love with him. The only people at fault here, are the breeders who dont breed responsibly and the pet shop for allowing these breeders/mills to continue this sorry practice of furthering these puppy mills. Pet shops will sadly, probably always be around and there isnt really anyway to get around it...so maybe you will decide in the future that you want a sibling for your Katie...and maybe they will come from the humane society...but its your decision. Good luck with your puppy, and i cant wait to see pics of her

Robyn

**GoldenRetrLuver** · 06-27-2003, 01:23 PM

I didnt mean to start up an argument. I have very strong opinions on the subject. Its just what I feel about buying a pet from a pet shop. Im sorry RobiLee..im sure the puppy will have a wonderful life with you, I would love to see pics of Katie.

**RobiLee** · 06-28-2003, 03:17 AM

Hello Robyn,

Thanks for your post. You are right. I shouldn't have to justify or explain why I bought my pup from Petland. All I know is that I love and adore her and she is my little girl and spoiled already.

I am so happy that you are getting a dog. I love Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs. They are such beautiful dogs. Please send in pics as soon as you can. I can't wait to see him or her and find out its name. Lets us know how things go.

Have a great day...Robin

P.S....I think its cool how our names are all familiar. My middle name is Lee also, Robin Lee. Now if we wound up having the same last name that would be kinda scary...lol

**RobiLee** · 06-28-2003, 03:43 AM

Julie,

No reason to apologize. You are entitled to your opinion and you definitely have strong feelings about this. My husband warned me that by writing that letter that I was setting myself up to be judged. That's ok though. I'm tough and I can take it. Maybe I wrote the letter because I was feeling guilty about buying my pup from Petland. I'm not for sure. I do know that I no longer feel that way. As Robyn pointed out I don't have to justify or explain anything. I love my little girl and she will be well taken care of.

Have a great day...Robin

P.S.... I love your dogs! They are two of my favorite breeds. I absolutely love collies but the only thing holding me back from getting one is all the hair. Is it very hard to take care of?

**binka_nugget** · 06-28-2003, 03:32 PM

Welcome to pet talk RobiLee!

I don't feel the need to "argue" or anything with you. I don't feel like you're a bad person for going and buying a pup from a pet store. The only "bad people" are the breeders and the store owners. And what's done is done...no need to argue. I'm sure the pup will have a great life with you. I LOVE akitas! I think they're absolutely gorgeous!

**DaisyMcCat** · 06-30-2003, 06:23 PM

Re: responsible breeders and pet stores. Sorry, but no, it doesn't work that way.

A responsible breeder will have homes lined up for the pups before they are born, and will have provisions in place for any extras or in case people back out. Selling them to a pet store because she prices them too high (and therefore, didn't have homes for them in the first place) is not at all responsible.

A responsible breeder will make sure you know about the breed and make you prove you can have the dog where you live. He/she will also make you sign an agreement saying you will spay/neuter the dog, and will take it back if at any time of the animal's life you cannot take care of it. If a dog is in a pet store, how can the breeder enforce that policy?

A good breeder doesn't do it for profit.

**binka_nugget** · 06-30-2003, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by DaisyMcCat
A good breeder doesn't do it for profit.

Agreed. In fact, if I do go to a breeder again...I'd look for someone who made almost nothing or even lost money because after screening the parents for different things and blood tests and all that great stuff...they shouldn't really gain anything.