Comments on: Backyard Breeder Strikes Again

By: fran

fran — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:16:38 +0000

I’msorry, but spay and neuter your pets!! I will not buy from a breeder, pet store, puppy mill. I adopt from my local shelter. We have to stop thinking it is ok to breed a pet just because it came with papers or because the mother and father are of the same breed. I’m sure some will say it is ok to breed a dog because (fill in the blank), but I think when thousands of dogs are euthanized every week because they can’t find a home…maybe we should rethink this breeding thing! I’m tired of watching them die, that’s inhumane!!

By: Nero and Homer

Nero and Homer — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:31:09 +0000

Just look at the little greyhound’s eyes, fear and resignation, it chokes me up. That’s what these irresponsible “breeders” leave behind – and promptly move on to the next business operation. As long as stupid and careless people buy these poor puppies and dogs they will stay in business and countless animals will suffer a cruel and undeserved fate. Shut down large scale breeders and educate the public.

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:10:35 +0000

With that number of animals and the fact that the kennel owner had a pet dealer license with the state of GA, I think it has moved beyond the realm of back yard breeder and into puppy mill territory. And as to the comment above, I think it is very important to meet the mother, definitely, and see the area where the puppies were raised. But a lot of small, hobby breeders don’t keep males in house, so expecting to see both parents on site should not be a requirement.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:36:36 +0000

I think it’s important to note that if buying a dog (not adopting from a rescue or shelter), you should ALWAYS meet both parents of the puppies and make sure they are healthy and happy.