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The practice of selling animals from pet shops promotes irresponsible breeding.

 The breed you choose will affect how much you pay from a registered breeder. New breeds to Australia have imported parents so these can be very expensive, however most purebred cats should not cost much more than $600 plus vet cost for a pet quality kitten from a registered breeder. Don’t pay the exorbitant pet shop prices.

Pet shops encourage impulse buyers who, when they think more carefully about bringing a puppy or kitten into their home realise it is not such a good idea, especially when the cute factor wears off. These unwanted animals are then often surrended to welfare agencies. Pet shops use the cute factor, wanting you to rush in. The Canine Council and the NSW CFA have recommended ages when babies are ready to leave their mothers, some pet shops buy animals far too young.

 Pup py and kitten mental health

Research has shown that puppies and kittens who remain with their siblings until 12 weeks of age are better adjusted, learn bite inhibition, are more confident, understand pack order better and are far better socialised. This ensures they have a far greater chance of being the life long pet you are expecting. Sitting in a display cabinet is not the best thing for your puppy or kittens development. Some can be ‘on display’ for a very long time.

Where the puppies and kittens come from

Unfortunately many kittens and puppies in pet shops come from Backyard breeders. Backyard breeders are people who are breeding for money. The Canine council requires breeders of many breeds to have dogs hip scores or elbow tests and eye tests done before puppies can be registered. These tests are to help avoid very serious health problems as a safe guard to the continuing health of the breed and YOUR PET. At some puppy farms the mother animals are bred non stop, underfed, confined in small places with no exercise.

 Statistics on pet oversupply

The fact is many cats, dogs, kittens and puppies are put to sleep every year because they can’t find a home. In 2005 the RSPCA alone euthanased 20658 dogs and 31941 cats. When you add to these statistics all the pounds, refuges, vets and other animal welfare organisations throughout Australia you can see we have a large pet oversupply problem. Accidental backyard breeders who has not bothered to desex their pet is irresponsible, these animals account for many of the unable to be rehomed animals. The easy option is offloading to a pet shop. Some people continue to think that ‘just one litter’ will be ok, it isn’t.

Where to buy a puppy or kitten

There are two ethical and viable ways to purchase a kitten, puppy, cat or dog.  

1. An animal welfare organisation. Many homeless animals are available at very reasonable expense from pounds, RSPCA, and other Animal Welfare type agencies. Try the Internet or phone book to find one close to you and give a home to an animal that may other wise die. Be a hero and get a friend. You should pay for the veterinary work and a donation will always be appreciated. Consider an older animal, old dogs can learn new tricks.
2. If you have your heart set on a particular breed and can’t find what you want through an animal welfare agency use the Canine Council or Cat Fanciers Association in your state to find a registered breeder. Registered breeders abide by a code of conduct. The internet is also a way to find registered breeders as most have websites or have phone numbers listed on the Internet. Check they have their registering body on their website and call to make sure they are registered. Cat and Dog shows are also helpful to put you in touch with a registered breeder. The breed you choose will affect how much you pay from a registered breeder. New breeds to Australia have imported parents so these can be very expensive, however most purebred cats should not cost much more than $600 plus vet costs for a pet quality kitten from a registered breeder. Don’t pay the exorbitant rip off pet shop prices as these represent very bad value for money and the kittens may not even be the breed they say they are.

 Support pet shops that don’t sell puppies and kittens.

Say no to animals in Pet Shops

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