Do pet stores buy from puppy mills?
Most pet store puppies come from puppy mills. Most pet store puppies are sourced from commercial dog breeding operations (aka puppy mills), where making a profit takes precedence over how the animals are treated. … And since customers don’t see where the puppies came from, they can easily be deceived.
Does PetSmart buy from puppy mills?
Neither store stocks puppies or kittens, so, no they don’t stock animals from puppy mills. … PetSmart doesn’t sell puppies or adult dogs at all. They contract with shelters and rescue groups to come to our stores and adopt out animals.
How many dogs are sold from puppy mills?
2.6 million Estimated number of puppies sold annually who originated from puppy mills – USDA licensed and non-USDA licensed (not all breeders require a USDA license).
What do pet stores do with unsold puppies?
What happens to pet store puppies who aren’t sold? As with other unsold inventory, they go on sale. Stores buy puppies for a fraction of what they charge their customers.
Last Updated
2021-10-03 18:33:01