NO reputable breeder EVER sells to a pet store or through a newspaper or internet ad. NEVER NEVER NEVER!! They get referrals, often by breed rescue groups. Check Petfinder.com for some breed rescue groups and contact them. They have wonderful dogs & pups, and they can give you a REFERRAL to a good breeder.
NOTE: Internet puppy dealers DO lie and will falsely claim they are "reputable." They will send fake pictures of happy puppies, often posed with small children. This is a fraud! These internet website puppy dealers are commercial kennels, keeping animals in cages and usually abusing and neglecting these poor creatures. They will tell you whatever lie it takes to get you to buy a puppy!
And pet stores will falsely claim they don't buy from mills. Well, they do. ALL pet stores do. No reputable breeder would sell through a pet store for any reason!
What's the deal with "designer" dogs, like the puggle, maltipoo, schnoodle, and the rest? These are MIXED BREED DOGS. They are mutts! and they are available at shelters & rescues all across the country! Take a look at Petfinder.com to find your Designer Dog!
Q: I am looking to buy a real Poodle puppy! Thanks
A: Hi! I sent the info so you could find a healthy puppy of any breed. Be very careful of "puppy mill" puppies. These are the puppies that are sold in pet stores, and advertised on the internet and in newspapers. They are badly bred, sick puppies with many many problems.
Find a good Poodle Rescue(or other breed) group and they can either find a dog for you or refer you to a quality breeder. The breed rescue groups know the TRUTH about who the good breeders are! Look for a poodle rescue (or any other breed rescue) on Petfinder.com For more info on puppy mill dogs see Prisonersofgreed.org
There are MANY MANY poodles (and other breeds) that come from puppy mills, and people are being hit with high vet bills and dying or vicious puppies. There are also a lot of bad backyard breeders with problem pups. You need to be really careful when you look for a dog. No reputable breeder would ever advertise on Ebay, and Ebay doesn't allow puppy sales because of these bad breeders.
As for those websites that sell puppies and that ship a sold puppy to you? PUPPY MILLS! Stay away! They ship the pup to you because they do not want you to see the horrible conditions that the puppy was raised in. And yes, they do lie and claim to be reputable. You MUST visit the breeder in person!
REMEMBER!! VERY IMPORTANT!! AKC Registration papers are no guarantee or protection. All they mean is that someone filled out a form and sent in a check to get "papers." The truth of the information and the health and behavior of the dog are NOT checked or verified by the AKC. Some of the sickest dogs in America with the worst behavior have AKC papers. And the words "AKC Champion" are totally meaningless. Many so-called champions are little more than inbred health and behavior nightmares!
If you love animals, then you know that you should NEVER buy a pet from a pet store or newspaper or Internet-advertised kennel, as they come from the worst places on earth- PUPPY MILLS!!! If you would like to find out more about these terrible breeding factories that produce sick, problem pets please visit the following sites
And please spread the word!! When the public finds out about this, only then will this cruelty stop.
Prisonersofgreed.org (FREE puppy mill cds here and many photos)
StopPuppyMills.org (Info and REPORT puppy mills here)
AwarenessDay.org (about Pennsylvania PA puppy mills)
Petstorecruelty.org (info about the Petland chain and puppy mills)
Nopuppymills.com
Unitedagainstpuppymills.org
nowisconsinpuppymills.com about WISCONSIN puppy mills
columbusdogconnection.com about OHIO puppy mills
NO reputable breeder EVER sells to a pet store or through a newspaper or internet ad. NEVER NEVER NEVER!! They get referrals, often by breed rescue groups. Check Petfinder.com for a breed rescue group.
A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED
Most pets available for adoption in shelters & rescue groups are NOT strays! They are wonderful, loving companions from "nice" homes who had a bad break in life. Most pets are given up to shelters for reasons such as MOVING, ALLERGIES, LANDLORD, DIVORCE, DEATH OF OWNER, NO TIME, NEW JOB. These are not the pet's fault- they are a person's fault. These pets desperatly want to show their love and devotion. When you adopt a shelter pet, you make a "forever friend" who knows that you have a big heart and will return the favor 200%. Shelters and rescue groups are full of loving mixed-breed and purebred pets who need you. Won't you consider adoption as your first option? With the internet, it is now possible to "visit" shelters all over your state and the country. Please visit one of these fine web sites. Your best friend is waiting!!!!
A REMINDER FOR ALL WHO HAVE PETS! Pets are frequently stolen from and abused in yards where they are tied or left unattended. PLEASE do not leave your pet tied up or loose when you are not home and cannot watch. This is a scary world! Please don't let your pets become victims. (Does your dog damage the house when left alone? Please consider Training Crates indoors instead of leaving a dog outside. Even closing the dog in a garage or cellar while you are gone is safer than being left alone outside!)
REMEMBER!! VERY IMPORTANT!! AKC Registration papers are meaningless. All this means is that someone filled out a form and sent in a check to get "papers." The truth of the information and the health and behavior of the dog are NOT checked or verified by the AKC. Some of the sickest dogs in America with the worst behavior have AKC papers. And the words "AKC Champion" are totally meaningless. Many so-called champions are little more than inbred health and behavior nightmares!
NEWSPAPER ADS? NO WAY! Never answer a newspaper ad to buy a dog. Sleazeballs buy group lots of puppies from puppy mills, then pretend to be breeders. NO REPUTABLE BREEDER EVER ADVERTISES IN NEWSPAPERS OR THE INTERNET!!! They get referrals, often from breed rescue groups.
Puppy mills are selling all types of breeds, but these are the most prolific lately-
chihuahua maltese bichon frise shih tzu cocker spaniel jack russell terrier american eskimo italian greyhound bulldog toy teacup puggle miniature pinscher minpin sheltie pom pomeranian airedale, bulldog, basenji, bassett hound, beagle, bearded collie, black lab labrador, cairn terrier, chocolate lab, golden retriever, corgi, dachschund doxie dachsund , fox rat terrier, spitz, great dane, schnauzer, husky, keeshond, goldendoodle golden doodle, pekingnese pekingese peke afghan hound alaskan malamute australian airedale terrier basenji basset border collie bernese mountain dog boston terrier boxer brittany britney spaniel cattle dog Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chinese Crested Dog chow chow chowchow cockapoo Dachshund English setter springer spaniel German Shepherd dog Irish Setter keeshond Lhasa Apso bulldog bull dog Newfoundland Old English Sheepdog Saint St Bernard Shar Pei Weimaraner West Highland White Terrier Westie Whippet wheaten terrier Schnauzer Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Maltipoo goldendoodle
Even Paris Hilton and Madonna Ciccone and Britney Spears bought a puppy mill puppy! They just didn't know!
We Rescued Your Dog Today
From Hearts
United for Animals at www.hua.org
We Rescued Your Dog Today
In the Fall newsletter there was an article
called We Rescued Your Dog Today. It generated a huge response. This is an
update written by Pat Colsher.
We rescued
your dog, a lively two year-old purebred boy, from a shelter hours before he
was to be killed. He had spent several winter months outside at your
grandparents, where you left him when you moved out of state. They eventually
took him to the local shelter, where he spent two more months in the noise and
chaos. We saw him on the shelter web site, expressed an interest in him, and,
when we met him at a local pet supply store, immediately fell in love and
adopted him.
We had the
typical honeymoon phase, when he tried desperately to please and obsessively
followed his boy around the house. He didn’t yet realize that he was in his
forever home. Then the honeymoon ended and to be perfectly honest we were kind
of glad it did. It meant that he was comfortable enough around us to be himself
and that the fears of abandonment were beginning to fade. We found that he has
a very loud, high-pitched voice, is an opportunistic food thief, and, typical
of his breed, has a boundless supply of energy.
The
boundless supply of energy was a good thing and part of what attracted us to
his breed. His boy, you see, has severe attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder and learning disabilities. We wanted a dog that would be able to keep
up with him.
Growing up
around family and friends who are responsible dog owners left the boy with a
pretty good understanding of what is involved in having a dog. He’s done a good
job of getting up in the morning to walk his dog (though not always
cheerfully), grooms him (better than he grooms himself), and plays with him
(they can even tire each other out).
One of the
reasons we wanted to get the boy a dog was because of the possibility that he
could be trained as a service dog. We had noticed that simply being around a
dog helped the boy calm and control himself. The first step was for the boy and
dog to go to training classes for the Canine Good Citizen.
We found a
wonderful training program run by people who understand that dog training is
about the person and the dog. They knew about the boy’s challenges and were
willing to work with us.
The boy
and the dog worked hard together and, in doing so, the boy learned a lot. Both
boy and dog have trouble paying attention and would rather play than work, but
the boy’s love for his dog helped him reach beyond his comfort level. They
began working together in class and practiced diligently at home, something the
boy has trouble doing with his own schooling. The boy also gained insight into
himself and others when, to the amusement of all who know him, he learned that
it can be frustrating to deal with someone who does not pay attention but
rather wanders off to pursue his own interests.
Up until
the last minute, we weren’t sure they would pass the Canine Good Citizen test.
The dog was fine on all of the tests except the one that required he be left
with a stranger. He just could not stand to see his boy walk away.
They did
pass, though, and excitedly showed their certificate to everyone. A throwaway
dog and a challenged boy succeeded where others with more advantages failed and
we celebrated joyously. They’ll be starting agility classes soon, where we
expect that both will excel. We also continue to work on his certification as
an assistance dog.
There have
been other happy endings, as well, for other dogs and families. The boy is so
thrilled with his dog that he encourages others to adopt from the shelter. He
even gave a talk to his scout troop about adopting. Because of his efforts,
four other dogs have found forever homes - four dogs that might very
well have been killed, live safely and happily with loving families where they
enrich each other’s lives.
We’re
sorry you missed out on such a great dog. Maybe you just couldn’t see his
potential or maybe you did not want to put in the time and effort training
takes. We’re sorrier that the dog had to suffer those months of cold and
loneliness. Mostly, though, we’re deeply grateful for this dog, once unwanted,
who has transformed our lives.
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