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So you have no idea what the history of the animal is, how they were treated etc, vs. a relatively simple history for a younger puppy or kitten. It is likely t
by patrickg_zill 8y ago
So you have no idea what the history of the animal is, how they were treated etc, vs. a relatively simple history for a younger puppy or kitten.
It is likely that pet stores will see this (possible behavior issues) as a liability, with the result being less stores will carry pets at all.
- dvtrn 8y agoKind of where my mind went. People who go to shelters know or have a generally good idea they're getting a pet that may or may not have a history. Sometimes that history is an aggressive one and the animal is going to need a LOT of attention to train out undesirable habits. I have such a dog and we went through such a period. Is the 17 year old at Petsmart trained for those types of rescue animals? I sure hope so.
- mcguire 8y agoHere's the deal: most of the pets for sale in pet stores come from industrial breeders whose primary concern is not the welfare of the animals. This is why many popular breeds (or previously popular breeds) have genetic diseases out the wazoo, as well as behavioral problems. https://www.humanesociety.org/news/horrible-hundred-2017-uncovering-us-puppy-mills https://www.humanesociety.org/news/horrible-hundred-2017-unc...