CBC Marketplace investigates puppy mills

[calzephyr]

It was broadcast last night, but you can watch it thanks to the magic of the internet. The sad thing is that one will pay more for a pet store puppy (and not just in vet bills) than if it was bought from a breeder. The woman with the pomeranian paid $2500 for him. My MIL only wants $600 for a shih tzu puppy, and they come with a real pedigree too!

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[quoting-mungo.livejournal.com]

I like the idea of pet stores cooperating with rescues and letting them come in with adoptable dogs/whatever 1-2 times a week much better.

That said, the clip did have me wanting a puppy again. Must... Stay... Strong... House is going to have a cat and three chinchillas already, and before getting a dog I've promised my fiancé he'll get to have a ferret again (he used to have one but had to return it to the breeder when he lost his job).

I saw the most gorgeous budgie ever in a pet store, but I've never seen one like it ANYWHERE before or since, and none of the birdie-people I know seem to be familiar with the mutation. Shame, because it was gorgeous.


-Alexandra