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Posted: Dec 3rd, 2006 03:53 am |
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Has anyone heard more information about the new pet store opening at the Commons? What I have heard is that they will be selling pets, including cats and dogs at this store. Is this true?
There is an overpopulation of animals in this area and we are #2 in the state for how many pets our county shelter kills each year. Also, many of these animals for sale in stores come from horrible puppy mills... it's hard to control that problem. And no reputable breeder does breeding for a profit.
Wouldn't it be better if the store would allow local rescue groups, the animal shelter or the Humane Society to showcase some of the loving pets in need of homes rather than promote additional (and in many cases irresponsible) breeding? This is what PetSmart does and they seem to be doing well. Also, the NWO featured some local rescue groups who could use the support.
I have several pets who we are always buying supplies for. If this store does sell animals, I know I for one will not be supporting them with my dollars.
Don't give pets as gifts and support your local resuce group or Humane Society. Over 50% of their pets are purebreds (if that is what you are looking for) and all of these pets want a loving home.
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Posted: Dec 3rd, 2006 12:02 pm |
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TCat wrote: And no reputable breeder does breeding for a profit.
They don't?????
What do they do it for then???
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Posted: Dec 3rd, 2006 12:11 pm |
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Steve Adkins wrote: TCat wrote: And no reputable breeder does breeding for a profit.
They don't?????
What do they do it for then???
Steve, I was wondering the same thing.
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Posted: Dec 3rd, 2006 12:49 pm |
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Most of the breeders that I have met and talked with tell me they do what they do for the love of the breed. With the cost of vet bills for the mom and all the puppies and the time good care and nutrition takes, they usually just about break even, not really make a profit.
Also "professional" breeders should be following careful guidelines for maintaining the good health of the breed. When animals become popular they get over-bred by those people just looking to take advantage and make quick profits. That is why you have so many genetic problems with many of the purebred dogs these days.
A good breeder would want to check you out, make sure you are committed to this animal, and give you a guarantee, as well as the health records of the puppy and his parents.
There is a great article about it the ASPCA's website - http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty_puppymills
I know a lot of people don't understand how bad it can be, but not only do you run the risk of supporting a very cruel industry, you are likely to end up with a sick pet that can cost you a lot of heartache and money.
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Posted: Dec 3rd, 2006 03:35 pm |
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| Tcat I agree. I would never buy a purebred animal from a pet store. We did buy a working dog once sight unseen and a doberman from a very reputable breeder out of state but most of our dogs find us as we live on the end of a road and have had dozens of dogs put out here over the years. They have been wonderful, loving intelligent animals and their pedigree never mattered. We welcomed them into our family.
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Posted: Dec 13th, 2006 02:58 am |
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agree with you that there are enough pets available without having to market cute kittens and dogs to little kids who will put the pressure on mom and dad to get the doggie in the window. besides doesnt tractor supply sell a majority of your pet supplies,no tractors or tractor supplies , but plenty of stuff for horses dogs cats even rabbits.
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bama80
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Posted: Dec 14th, 2006 04:17 pm |
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Its not really profit.... it's more of a "handling fee"
kinda like how you can sell tickets to things on the internet for more and its not scalping if you call it a handling fee.
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Posted: Dec 24th, 2006 12:35 pm |
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| I haven't been in there but I heard they had Yorkie puppies for $1999.
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Posted: Dec 30th, 2006 02:56 am |
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Maybe I am not the most observant person in the world but I was at the commons and did not see the pet store. Saw a place to pamper your pet if you have a lot of disposable income. Is it the same place?
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Posted: Jan 4th, 2007 02:03 pm |
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ff12 wrote: Maybe I am not the most observant person in the world but I was at the commons and did not see the pet store. Saw a place to pamper your pet if you have a lot of disposable income. Is it the same place?
The name of the pet store is Goochie Pucci. Their address is 2205-I Oak Ridge Rd. (in Oak Ridge Commons). I haven't been in there yet, but they're advertising as "The Unique Pet Boutique."
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Posted: Jan 6th, 2007 03:25 am |
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| This is not Steve Adkins writing right now, this is his daughter Kayla. And in response to the comment made about the new pet store in the Oak Ridge Commons, I have known the couple, and their children, that own it for about four years now, ever since my family moved to Greensboro. They used to run the "All About Pets" store in Brassfield. The are wonderful people and I believe that before you make any assumptions about where they get their cats and dogs that they sell, you might want to ask them, TCat. I have been buying supplies for my lizard, dog, and two cats from them and will continue to do so. Their store, Gucci Pucci, (I'm not sure on the spelling...its pronounced Gucci Poochie!!) should be opening soon, if not already open. Maybe you should visit their store and realize how warm and friendly these people are. The down-to-earth atmosphere is extremely apparent and I absolutely adore the couple who run it and if you ask my dad, I'm difficult to please. So before any other possible negative comments come out about the store, please do go visit this place and the people who run it. By the way....tell them I said 'hi'.
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Posted: Jan 6th, 2007 12:56 pm |
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Kayla, thanks for jumping in here and giving us your personal perspective. Feel free to get your own user name and join us any time.
I'm glad to hear a personal reference for the local pet shop and its owners.
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Posted: Jan 14th, 2007 08:06 pm |
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| I know this is not the subject of the thread but you are all animal lovers it seems. I am moving to N.C in about a month and am looking for a house to rent. I have dogs. What is it like out that way to rent a house with dogs? Any ifo would be great.
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Posted: Jan 15th, 2007 03:28 am |
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Kayla,
I am glad you chose to participate, I think that the intention of TCat's post, TCat correct me if i am wrong, is to pose the question not make an accusation.
Today's society has, with paris hilton and britney spears, turned the toy class of dogs into accessories, like purses. This store seems to cater to that mentality. While i support their rights to have a business, i don't support the accessorizing with pets. Trust me i spoil my pets alot, upper scale boarding, good health care. But people should always treat their animal companions with the same level of commitment that they would any realtionship, pets are companions not objects to be decorated. I am also quite certain that the pet store that helps support the animal shelters in finding homes for dogs would get my business, the ones that simply provide shiney new over-priced animals won't.
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Posted: Jan 15th, 2007 11:34 am |
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I have worked for pet stores that sell cats and dogs. Never again. Puppy mills need to be stopped and as long as people buy from a store they promote the puppy mills. Now I have heard of stores that claim they buy from reputable breeders. Well I don't breed much but I show my dogs and have quality dogs. And I can tell you from being part of that world no reputable breeder will sell to ANY pet store. The majority of us have contracts stating just that. Our pups do not end up in shelters. I and most of the breeders I know have a contract stating that if you can not keep this pup for any reason no matter what age he/she has to come back to us.
On the other hand I have worked for the stores that promote adoption. This is a very very good thing. But believe me they are not all what they say they are either.
But as long as there is that all mightly credit card that reputable breeders can not compete against people will pay 3 or 4 times for a unhealthyy at times and nof of quality puppy.
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