Comments on: San Francisco Pet Sales Ban Not An Answer to Abandonment and Overpopulation http://simplyinvitingcards.com/life-stuff/san-francisco-pet-sales-ban-not-an-answer-to-abandonment-and-overpopulation/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:44:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jen http://simplyinvitingcards.com/life-stuff/san-francisco-pet-sales-ban-not-an-answer-to-abandonment-and-overpopulation/#comment-290 Jen Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:42:14 +0000 http://simplyinvitingcards.com/blog/?p=1608#comment-290 Hi Nicole - thanks for stopping by and for your kind words! Blaster and Ally do live the good life, no doubt about that. I'm glad to hear you're doing some homework on finding that perfect furry friend. I can give you a botload of tips on how to prepare for a new dog in the home, but that's probably better suited for a different blog topic! PWCs are a pretty energetic breed, so be sure he or she receives plenty of exercise. If you want to experience an energetic breed for even a weekend, Russ and I would be happy to let you experience Ally. ;-) We found Blaster through the Riley County Humane Society, and Ally through Friends of Animals in Junction City. Id recommend hitting the Petfinder.com web site and searching there when you're ready to adopt. Petfinder lists pets from thousands of rescues from across the country. Good luck with that and when you're ready, give me a nudge and I'll gladly blog about preparing for the new pup! Hi Nicole – thanks for stopping by and for your kind words! Blaster and Ally do live the good life, no doubt about that. I’m glad to hear you’re doing some homework on finding that perfect furry friend. I can give you a botload of tips on how to prepare for a new dog in the home, but that’s probably better suited for a different blog topic! PWCs are a pretty energetic breed, so be sure he or she receives plenty of exercise. If you want to experience an energetic breed for even a weekend, Russ and I would be happy to let you experience Ally. ;-)

We found Blaster through the Riley County Humane Society, and Ally through Friends of Animals in Junction City. Id recommend hitting the Petfinder.com web site and searching there when you’re ready to adopt. Petfinder lists pets from thousands of rescues from across the country. Good luck with that and when you’re ready, give me a nudge and I’ll gladly blog about preparing for the new pup!

]]> By: Nicole http://simplyinvitingcards.com/life-stuff/san-francisco-pet-sales-ban-not-an-answer-to-abandonment-and-overpopulation/#comment-289 Nicole Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:38:49 +0000 http://simplyinvitingcards.com/blog/?p=1608#comment-289 I agree, while the ban was meant for good intentions and their hearts were in the right place, I don't think they considered the reprocussions. Just like you said, when you take something away that someone really wants, they'll find any means necessary to get it. It's quite sad that this might actually help puppy mills and uncaring 'breeders' sell more dogs. I myself am hoping to get my own puppy next summer, specifically a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. I'm taking the upmost care in research, when searching I've been checking credentials and proof of vaccines. Now, hearing all these horrible stories of people being 'tricked' when buying a dog, and after reading the story of how your friend was tricked, it's making me even more aware of the lengths people will go to just to make a sale. I'm also an avid supporter of the ASPCA, and my parent's dog was also a rescue and we love her so much. She was found as a tiny puppy wondering the streets, and my cousin found her and we took her in. She's been a family member ever since! My boyfriend works with your husband, and he has told me about your two dogs, and I can tell that you both love them very much as well! On a side note, I found out about your Etsy shop thru him, and I've told him how much I adore your cards!! I'm actually trying to save up for a journal so I can use it as a sketchbook! :) He recommended I visit your blog too, so I thought I'd just stop by and say hi! I agree, while the ban was meant for good intentions and their hearts were in the right place, I don’t think they considered the reprocussions. Just like you said, when you take something away that someone really wants, they’ll find any means necessary to get it. It’s quite sad that this might actually help puppy mills and uncaring ‘breeders’ sell more dogs.

I myself am hoping to get my own puppy next summer, specifically a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. I’m taking the upmost care in research, when searching I’ve been checking credentials and proof of vaccines. Now, hearing all these horrible stories of people being ‘tricked’ when buying a dog, and after reading the story of how your friend was tricked, it’s making me even more aware of the lengths people will go to just to make a sale.

I’m also an avid supporter of the ASPCA, and my parent’s dog was also a rescue and we love her so much. She was found as a tiny puppy wondering the streets, and my cousin found her and we took her in. She’s been a family member ever since!

My boyfriend works with your husband, and he has told me about your two dogs, and I can tell that you both love them very much as well! On a side note, I found out about your Etsy shop thru him, and I’ve told him how much I adore your cards!! I’m actually trying to save up for a journal so I can use it as a sketchbook! :)

He recommended I visit your blog too, so I thought I’d just stop by and say hi!

]]> By: Jen http://simplyinvitingcards.com/life-stuff/san-francisco-pet-sales-ban-not-an-answer-to-abandonment-and-overpopulation/#comment-288 Jen Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:21:25 +0000 http://simplyinvitingcards.com/blog/?p=1608#comment-288 The way I understand it is that this ban affects stores in the city of San Francisco and, to date, I haven't found much info regarding how this ban affects breeders. In many states, breeders are subject to a different set of regulations than retail stores and those regulations will vary as well. Puppy mills are in the business of making money and if a reseller within SF city limits can't move their livestock, they'll simply resort to hitting up pet stores in the suburbs, selling them through the classifieds under the guise of a 'private breeder', or just sell them out of various locations. This is where I think animal welfare education is crucial. First and foremost, the public awareness of what puppy mills are and, second, how to spot the mills and backyard breeders. Sadly, I have had a friend buy a 'designer dog' from a 'breeder' and was told that the dog was dewormed and current on all vaccinations. My friend was a first-time pet owner, so he didn't know what to look for or what questions to ask. Shortly after going home, he discovered his dog had fleas and worms. I urged him to press the breeder for proof of vaccinations and deworming, which he was not provided with, and the 'breeder' admitted to giving no preventative care to the animals at all. Infuriating. I'm going to venture a guess that this 'breeder' wasn't licensed or registered. The way I understand it is that this ban affects stores in the city of San Francisco and, to date, I haven’t found much info regarding how this ban affects breeders. In many states, breeders are subject to a different set of regulations than retail stores and those regulations will vary as well.

Puppy mills are in the business of making money and if a reseller within SF city limits can’t move their livestock, they’ll simply resort to hitting up pet stores in the suburbs, selling them through the classifieds under the guise of a ‘private breeder’, or just sell them out of various locations.

This is where I think animal welfare education is crucial. First and foremost, the public awareness of what puppy mills are and, second, how to spot the mills and backyard breeders. Sadly, I have had a friend buy a ‘designer dog’ from a ‘breeder’ and was told that the dog was dewormed and current on all vaccinations.

My friend was a first-time pet owner, so he didn’t know what to look for or what questions to ask. Shortly after going home, he discovered his dog had fleas and worms. I urged him to press the breeder for proof of vaccinations and deworming, which he was not provided with, and the ‘breeder’ admitted to giving no preventative care to the animals at all. Infuriating. I’m going to venture a guess that this ‘breeder’ wasn’t licensed or registered.

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