“There is nothing more trusting, or more innocent than a puppy. Yet, these precious, heart-warming and beautiful little beings are used and abused, and along with their parents, they are exploited in the most appallingly cruel way in places called puppy farms. Puppies are bred in this way by unscrupulous and uncaring people who wish to make money from constant sales profits of young dogs. Puppy farming is a trade for profit and puppies are living creatures that should not be used as products to sell.
You can make a difference, a real difference to help end this cruel trade. It’s simple. Don’t buy a puppy from a pet shop or from any outlet that seems to be selling animals as ‘objects’. Puppies born in puppy farms are sold in a number of ways, through pet shops, via the internet and through advertising in the classified section of newspapers. You may think this is the quick and easy way to obtain a pup. But you could be buying a very unhealthy pet that may cost you a lot of money in veterinary treatment. Many pups bought from retail outlets have been bred in filthy conditions and pups whose parents are bred over and over again may have congenital diseases and deformities.
If you are looking for a dog or a puppy to add to your family please consider adopting a pet from a reputable rescue organisation. If you are looking for a specific breed there are now many rescue organisations that specialise in helping certain breeds. Remember thousands of dogs of all ages are euthanized each year because of over breeding, coupled with the fact that there are not enough good homes to go around, you can see that adopting a rescue dog or puppy could make a difference to this problem and you could save a life.
If you still wish to buy a puppy rather than adopt, please find out as much as you can about the breeder and visit the breeding establishment personally. Ask to see the parents of the puppy and take note of how the dogs are living and in what conditions the puppy has been reared. Ask as many questions as you can. Make sure you are not buying from a puppy farming ‘business’ that has no regard for your puppy’s health and welfare.
It is never a good idea to buy a puppy on impulse or for a Christmas present. Your pup will grow into your special companion and become part of your family for many years. It is worth taking time to choose the right dog for your lifestyle and careful consideration should be given to the needs of your new family member and how you will be able to care for him or her for the rest of the dog’s lifetime. Please don’t be fooled by the quick sell and the cute picture in advertisements. All puppies are cute and sweet but some are not lucky enough to have the best start in life. Buying into the chain of misery created by puppy farms means you are being taken for a fool and your money will help to fund the next litter of unhealthy puppies that will be sold for profit from a puppy farm.
Be a responsible dog owner and help to end this cruel trade in puppies.
” Maria Daines, Singer/Songwriterhttp://www.maria-daines.com/