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MyPemCharlie · 02-13-2008, 10:59 AM

I'm posting this in "Off-topic" because it applies to all breeds. However, there is a solid explanation in the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America (PWCCA) why people should not sell to, purchase from, or breed dogs acquired from pet stores.

Link to PWCCA discussion on puppy mills, pet stores, and breeding code of ethics: PWCCA

I am disheartened to see that Pet Land, a large and growing chain store which sources animals from puppy mills through a broker (Hunte Corp.), is planning to open a new store here in Austin, TX this year. We already have a Pet Land in Georgetown, and suburban community north of Austin.

This is sad but also ironic, as Austin is one of the ASPCA communities in the Mission Orange project: a program designed to increase the adoption rate and decrease the intake rate of shelter/rescue animals. We euthanize 60% of shelter animals here every year. Opening a local pet store, where the least healthy pure bred (AKC and other) animals are sold without spay/neuter agreements goes against the very focus of the mission.

There is a petition targeted toward Austin's community leaders to stop the opening of Pet Land in Austin. If you agree with shutting down pet store chains which sell live puppies and kittens from mills, please help by signing this petition. (You do not have to live in Texas or even the USA to sign.)

Petition link to stop Pet Land from opening in Austin:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Pet...Austin?page=10

If you have a petition weblink to stop a Pet Land (or other pet store chain) from opening in your area, please post the link here. I'll be happy to help your area by signing.

If we can put the pet shops out of business, the brokers and largest puppy mills will follow due to lack of demand.

02-13-2008, 10:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
MyPemCharlie Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,459	Help Stop Pet Stores and Puppy Mills I'm posting this in "Off-topic" because it applies to all breeds. However, there is a solid explanation in the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America (PWCCA) why people should not sell to, purchase from, or breed dogs acquired from pet stores. Link to PWCCA discussion on puppy mills, pet stores, and breeding code of ethics: PWCCA I am disheartened to see that Pet Land, a large and growing chain store which sources animals from puppy mills through a broker (Hunte Corp.), is planning to open a new store here in Austin, TX this year. We already have a Pet Land in Georgetown, and suburban community north of Austin. This is sad but also ironic, as Austin is one of the ASPCA communities in the Mission Orange project: a program designed to increase the adoption rate and decrease the intake rate of shelter/rescue animals. We euthanize 60% of shelter animals here every year. Opening a local pet store, where the least healthy pure bred (AKC and other) animals are sold without spay/neuter agreements goes against the very focus of the mission. There is a petition targeted toward Austin's community leaders to stop the opening of Pet Land in Austin. If you agree with shutting down pet store chains which sell live puppies and kittens from mills, please help by signing this petition. (You do not have to live in Texas or even the USA to sign.) Petition link to stop Pet Land from opening in Austin: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Pet...Austin?page=10 If you have a petition weblink to stop a Pet Land (or other pet store chain) from opening in your area, please post the link here. I'll be happy to help your area by signing. If we can put the pet shops out of business, the brokers and largest puppy mills will follow due to lack of demand. __________________ Chris & Charlie He Ain't Heavy, He's My Corgi!