(07-26-2012, 03:48 AM)s120450 Wrote: I think it would be great if places like PetSmart were required by law to only sell dogs and cats that came from a kennel. That way the animals that need a home would get one. Very few people think of going to a kennel to get an animal, but people flock to chain stores everyday for such a thing.
The source of dogs and cats isn't the only problem. Yes, chain stores like to order from mass produced mills and farms, since they are cheaper. You also need to realize that the other half the problem is the chain store often isn't equipped or the staff aren't properly trained to take care of the live pets once they are inside the stores. Even if they get high quality pets from good breeders, the pets can still get sick or die inside store due to poor care there.
