...Puppies and older dogs are both good, playful companions but there are pros and cons to both ages. For example, older dogs are already trained but puppies might develop a deeper bond with you. It is important to know the pros and cons before buying a dog. One con of buying a puppy is you have to train them. While older dogs would’ve been previously trained, you will have to teach your new puppy they are supposed to do. Anyone who has had a dog before knows one of the most annoying things is when the dog uses the bathroom in the house. A puppy would have to be trained not to use the house as its personal bathroom. Older dogs have been previously trained to use the bathroom outside. Another training problem is running off. This can be a risk...
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...common among families. However, it is not easy to choose one to buy as we think. Many sellers use the AKC-registered to trick the buyer so they believe that their dog is healthy and strong. To deal with this problem, Lloyd Cohen, who has worked for more than 30 years in animal law and Debra Hart-Cohen, who managed the AKC-registered Schipperke show dog wrote “Show dogs and Breeding” to talk about the Breed Standards and Puppy lemons laws. They wrote about the issues by using their knowledge in their field to provide plenty of information and logical appeals. In their article, the authors first talk about two specific cases, the complaint of a family about the Pomeranian puppy that they bought...
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...stress the importance of not choosing a Goldendoodle puppy based on price. You want to buy your puppy from a credible and experienced breeder, and that usually comes with a heftier cost. However, if you're looking for an allergy-friendly, top-quality Goldendoodle, the price should be at the bottom of your priority list.You know you've found a good breeder if their mission is to better the breed with healthy, well-tempered dogs. The best way you can do this is - research, research, and more research....
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...Heidi Mann Mrs. Bredeson English ІV 9 January 2013 Puppy Mills There are a countless number of problems facing our society today. People place them into different groups according to how important they believe the topic is. At the top of some peoples list would be topics like obesity, hunger, and pollution, but what about the topic of puppy mills. Do people realize how big of a problem puppy mills are? I don’t think they do. Even though puppy mills are not at the top of everyone’s world problems list they are a big problem facing our society today. Most people have an idea about what a puppy mill is, but they don’t know to exact definition of what a puppy mill is and what takes place there. A puppy mill is an inhumane, dog-breeding facility where the health of all the dogs is disregarded in order to have fewer expenses and have a higher profit. What does that really mean though? It means that the dogs are kept in cages their whole life, feed and watered the bare minimum, and never get vet or any medical treatment for anything. According to McHugh-Smith, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, “Lots of times the animals aren’t properly vaccinated, are unhealthy, are too young, or are out in the sun all day” (Stephans). When dogs are kept in cages outside all day to fend for themselves in whatever weather they can get sick, get overheated, or even die from the heat or cold, but we have to ask our selves is it better to keep them caged in a dark...
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...The unaware person may never know how many puppies are dying in puppy mills. Millions of dogs are bred and crammed together, and millions more are shot or drowned every year. These puppy mills are buildings where dogs are kept in inhumane conditions, packed together by the hundreds, with no good food or water. They pass as ordinary breeders who sell puppies to pet stores, and the unlucky person who purchases the sick dog may have it die on them, or it will live in fear and anxiety (ASPCA). With the many problems they bring upon society, people can stop puppy mills by taking a stand in their community, donating to foundations, and making adoption the first option. Background information In this case, puppy mills are keeping dogs in inhuman conditions. Puppy mills are crowded, have almost no food or water, and give little-to-no veterinary care. These dogs are susceptible to blood and respiratory disorders, and multiple behavior problems (ASPCA). To emphasize, people do not know these dogs are being treated terribly, and they continue to let breeders bring living and breathing creatures into these areas. To add to that, dogs in puppy mills are...
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...As people continue to buy animals from breeders and puppy mills they fail to remember all of the animals suffering on the streets and in animal shelters. As people continue to not place an I.D. tag or a microchip on their pet, they are contributing to the homeless animal population. When people don’t spay or neuter their pet, the animal homelessness population rises. As people fail to consider the needs of an animal when they’re purchasing one, the risk of abandoning them increases. Animal homelessness is a continuous problem in the United States and needs to be solved. Though animals are suffering on the streets and in animal shelters, people continue to buy their pets from breeders and puppy mills. “Nationally, only 20% of the dogs and cats in homes are adopted from animal shelters” (One At A Time). As more U.S. citizens choose breeder-bred animals, the demand for breeders and puppy mills increase. Animals in puppy mills suffer from cruelty and health problems such as blindness, deafness, heart disease, and kidney diseases. As more animals are bred, the greater the animal homelessness rate grows. As breeders and puppy mills continue to breed more animals, they make it harder for a homeless animal to find a home. When a person fails to place an I.D. tag on their pet, or a microchip, it makes it easier for runaway pets to get lost and end...
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...The Letter to the Editor, by Carlie Towns, published in ‘The Hobart Mercury’, on July 18, 2015, argues very strongly against ‘Puppy Farming’, whilst also questioning the source of pets in many pet shops. This is an issue that has been much discussed in the media recently and Towns is tapping into the general concern about the treatment of breeding dogs, simply to provide puppies for sale to an unsuspecting public. In a bitterly-attacking and assertive tone, Towns directs her piece to parents, pet lovers, pet shop owners and the general public, challenging them to question the mistreated and exploited. She also argues that the general public is often unaware of the source of the animals they later purchase and that making money from the sale...
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...As a dog lover, puppy mills are a big concern of mine. There are almost 10,000 active puppy mills in just the United states. What is a puppy mill? A puppy mill is a place where they breed large amounts of puppies to sell to pet stores and consumers. Puppy mills are not good places to raise dogs. Females don’t receive enough food or care, they continue to producing litter after litter until they die of neglect or disease. According to the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), ”in most states puppy mills are illegal.” Also “ most puppy mill owners pose as a loving dog breeder and they will say I only have a few puppies to sell, and I love all my dogs.” This is a trick that puppy mill owners use to get you to buy there dogs...
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...Puppy Mill or Prison According to the ASPCA, a puppy mill is a large-scale commercial dog breeding facility where profit is given priority over the well-being of dogs. That definition should automatically raise a red flag. Laws should be passed banning puppy mills throughout the United States. Statistics from The Humane Society state that out of approximately 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S, less than 3,000 are actually regulated by the U.S Department of Agriculture. Laws should be passed banning puppy mills throughout the United States because of horrifying statistics and conditions of puppy mills. Firstly, a shelter dog is euthanized each time a dog originating from a puppy mill is purchased. The following statistics show how consequential...
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...Imagine, you’re in a cage, there is a wire floor beneath your feet and the cages are not clean. No one ever lets you out and to make things worse, the cage is very crowded, there are way too many of you in that cage. This is what dogs in an average puppy mill go through every day. But before I continue, what is a puppy mill? According to source 1, puppy mills are large-scale commercial dog breeding facilities that care more about profit than they do the well-being of the dogs. The idea to persuade you against puppy mills today came from a story I heard a friend of my mom’s, who is a dog trainer, tell my mom. A quick summery of this story is, the owners got this dog from a puppy mill by accident and they ended up paying more money to get him...
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...People buying pets from pet shops abetted inhuman puppy mills In the recent years, more people are buying pets than ever and this has become a trend. The main reason for this are because of the increasing awareness of the advantages of pet ownership and the disposable income per capital (Pet Care Industry Analysis, 2015). The demand for pets, especially cats and dogs, is expected to continue to rise through 2018 and probably beyond (10). However, when more people are buying pets from pet shops, it would directly abetted and supported the puppy mills industry. Puppy mills and pet shops are mostly for profited, and their way of producing animals are cruel and inhuman. In order to protect animal rights and break this merciless cycle, the best solutions are to adopt from shelters or rescue organizations (19) rather buying from pet shops and never abandon pets. Puppy mill, also known as puppy farm, is a commercial animal breeding organization or kennel that breed puppies in large amounts (18). They aim to make profit through reproducing and selling the animals to pet shops. “Puppy mill dogs are viewed as a crop to their breeders, are bred as a means of profit, and are seen as a commodity, no different than soybeans or metal widgets.”(3) Most of them are illegal and inhuman. In order to minimize the cost and maximize the profit, most of the puppy mills have extremely poor environment and facilities for reproducing dogs. Dogs may suffer from different affliction such as lack of...
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...Adopt, Don’t Shop People all over buy designer animals from across the world, unaware of the harm they create while doing so. Meanwhile, many animals are waiting in shelters for their forever home right around the corner. You should adopt pets rather than buying them because of puppy mill conditions, that all the animals are all unique and that you will be helping many animals in the process. Approximately 6.5 million animals go to animal shelters in the U.S. alone each year. Of the 6.5 million, 2.9 million are euthanized, that is equivalent to the population of Nevada every year. The amount of animals being sent to shelters are exponential and are rapidly growing. Puppy mills make money by selling animals to the common consumer. However, behind the scenes, these dogs are mistreated and are...
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...Spay and Neuter your pets! By doing so you are ensuring that you do not become an “accidental breeder” American humane.org says that in many cases, these people will go on to become repeat offenders, engaging in a continuous cycle of irresponsible breeding or pet acquisition and disposal because they know they can easily find a new home for the animals. Some advantages: Spayed or neutered pets tend to live an average of 2-3 years longer than those that are unaltered. Spaying or neutering protects pets from some types of deadly cancers. It reduces the chance of pets running away or fighting. Dogs who have not been spayed or neutered may be three times more likely to bite. Avoid breeders and pet stores Every puppy or kitten sold by a breeder means there is one more shelter animal that will not find a home. Though I do understand that, under circumstances, some families need or want a specific dog that cannot be found in a shelter. For example, Golden retrievers, Collies, Shepherds and other dogs of the sort are usually never found in...
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...clothes we wear, the household products we buy — the list goes on. Only then will we be immune from the criticism of others crying out against the suffering of animals others are causing.”– John Musso (“Quotes – General”). Puppy mills originated for the mass breeding of dogs that began as a means for cash-strapped Americans to raise and sell puppies during the Depression. Raising puppies is less labor intensive and cost effective for farmers (“Puppy Mills”). Banning puppy mills is crucial to ensure the well-being and humane treatment of dogs, as these establishments prioritize...
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...Animal Rights There was a dog named Marley. Marley was a very lovable dog. When his owner walks him in the park every child would like to play with Marley. One day, Marley saw a father disciplining his child, and Marley saw it as a bad thing to the child. He ran over and bit the father’s hand. The ugly father turned his head around and grabbed Marley by his collar. The father then called the pound to arrest Marley. Animal services declared that he is a very dangerous animal and decided to put him down. Marley has no voice to speak up for his right. Marley could not lift his paw when they went to inject him with a poisonous medicine. Marley had no one to defend him; but Marley had rights. People need to advocate for dogs like Marley. Not only dogs, but also other animals where their furs have been taken away from them, animals that are brutally killed by hunters, and there are many abandoned and abused pets. All animals should have rights. Fur farms are found in many countries. “The main markets for fur are found in China, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan, Korea, Russia, Eastern Europe, Spain, and USA” (Fur Facts, n.d, Para.11). According to statistics, “50 million animals are killed each year for fur and 85% of these animals come from fur farms” (Fur Facts, n.d, Para. 1). Every animal that lives in a fur farm goes through hell. They are put in a small cage their entire lives. After birth, many animals are taken away from their mothers and are forced to live...
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