CrazyCresties Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 ....that aren't sold? As tempting as it is to go 'rescue' some of them, I know enough not to. But it got me thinking about what happens to 'surplus stock' that get too old and lose the cute factor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I've worked in a number of pet stores over the years that have sold puppies(not something I agree with but I like the rest of the job). I've never seen a puppy not get sold. Most pet stores won't take pups that they don't feel will sell so they'll only take the cute one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akayla Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 yep. they discount if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I know puppies who have been surrendered to the shelter due to medical issues (ones known in my breed). They kept the saleable ones from the litter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 That's so sad Ams None of the pet shops I've worked at would have taken peis, too much dog for most pet stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Some may be offered to rescue (not often), some will be dumped at the pound, some will be disposed of by other means - but most will be discounted for a quicker sale... and the "cheap" ones DO sell usually... *sigh* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 There's one near me and I keep looking on their website - I shouldn't as all it does is annoy me, but they've currently got Brittanys, Tibbies and Vizsla x Labs The Brittanys have been there two weeks - can't imagine what that does to their development Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) What happens? They sit in those little perspex boxes, mixed with other pups from other litters, growing without sunlight or sufficient exercise and forced to eat, sleep and eliminate in the same small space until they are discounted enough to be purchased. Consequently they end up are robbed of essential experiences at the peak socialisation period in their lives and some of them pay a life long price for that. Toilet training such a pup can be a nightmare. Some "bargain". A friend of mine took pity on a 12 week old pup (had probably spent half her life in such circumstances) and when taken for a vet check, the vet said she had never seen a pup in such a poor state of muscle development. Sooner they are banned from sale in petshops the better. Edited November 20, 2013 by Haredown Whippets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Yup HW I'm fully aware of what happens whilst they are there, it was the 'unsold' bit I was curious about. I couldn't agree more about totally banning them, I was shocked to see pups/kittens for sale in pet shops when I moved here 3yrs ago - you just don't really see that in the UK anymore. Of course that doesn't mean puppy farms don't exist there, they just find other outlets Also having two rescues, both with social issues due to lack of socialization as pups, I know how long a lasting effect it can have on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I received a phone call from a pet shop owner (sells kittens, puppies, and all the other pocket pets) in MG/ UMG not long ago wanting to know if I was an ethical rescue as one of my foster carers had asked if she could leave a flyer on her foster dog there. The foster carer had done the right thing by approaching a staff member to ask, not just leaving the brochure, when the staff member wasn't sure she suggested holding on to the brochure and checking it was okay with management. It was like we dumped a heap of promo brochures without asking. It was one poster on one specific dog. This woman wanted to know what my adoption process was, which I explained in depth. She also wanted to know what I did as a job and was offended when I told her it was none of her business. Seems us rescue folk are all in it for the money. As I was struggling with a really bad asthma attack at the time I suggested she email me further questions and I would respond or meet up with her the following week to discuss it with her. Haven't heard from her since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy.Tea Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I never thought to much about this. HW it never occurred to me until now about muscle development it's like with gold fish when they grow to fit the size of their habitat, except they are fish and it's natural for them to do so. Those poor puppies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazhak Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 one place I knew off would only hold pups for a certain amount of time before they sent them back to the breeder, seriously they wouldn't take pups unless they had breeder details & agreement for the breeder to pick up if pups didn't sell in set time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 one place I knew off would only hold pups for a certain amount of time before they sent them back to the breeder, seriously they wouldn't take pups unless they had breeder details & agreement for the breeder to pick up if pups didn't sell in set time.. The place I work at sometimes does the same sort of thing, pups are taken on a consignment type arrangement, if they aren't selling the breeder takes them back and when they sell the pet shop will give them whatever the agreed payment is for them. Puppies don't tend to be at the store for long, usually just a few days to a week at most. Probably comes down to them being reasonably sensible about the sort of breeds they take in terms of what people are likely to actually want. Doesn't mean I agree with selling pups, just wanted to give an example of one way its done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannibalgoldfish Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 HW it never occurred to me until now about muscle development it's like with gold fish when they grow to fit the size of their habitat, except they are fish and it's natural for them to do so. No it's not and that's a myth. Fish don't magically stop growing when therir tank gets to small... To the Google machine!!!!!!! http://www.tfhmagazine.com/details/articles/goldfish-myths-debunked.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I have never seen them discounted but when I worked at a shelter one large pet shop used to dump excess puppies on us regularly. If they were healthy and there was room for them they were rehomed, if we were full they were pts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I have never seen them discounted but when I worked at a shelter one large pet shop used to dump excess puppies on us regularly. If they were healthy and there was room for them they were rehomed, if we were full they were pts. I've seen them going down and down in price at the local petshop and then they are large puppies with little socialisation etc generally. At this shop a couple of years ago a couple of remaining Schnauzer puppies were going at such a bargain price that they were purchased by a very elderly couple ... a few days later they realised they were out of their depth and tried to return them - petshops DON'T take their sales back. Luckily a good rescue was able to help. Basically - nothing to do with puppies and other animals being sold by petshops are good. You've got the money - you can buy, that's all that needs to be said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emgem Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 When Olle was a puppy, the local pet shop had three Beddlington terriers puppies for sale. Two sold within a week but the last one took ages to sell, despite heavy discounting. Long enough that they got him a second set of shots and started bringing him to the local park for socialisation. One if the employees would take him home at night walking him through the park on the way out and the way in. He was a very sweet dog and I still see him around from time to time. I think that was the last time that pet shop had puppies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazhak Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 as far as pets go a pet store down here where I live actually works with the cats home, so instead of having kittens to sell they bring in cats home cats to try & find them homes instead, that way they aren't contributing to byb stuff but really trying to make a difference to the rescue ones :) much better idea, but I don't like to see pups or kittens in pet shops anymore, though the rescue ones are a nice idea specially if they are adults already.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curly Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Our local pet shop used to breed their own labradoodles, schnoodles, spoodles, whateveroodles. They all ran out the door, usually in pairs. Funny thing, many of the bigger ones were rehomed by the time they turned 1yo. One time they stocked a few Standard Poodles, from a registered breeder friend (but without papers, of course.) No one bought them. They sat in the window, getting bigger and bigger. After a month and a bit, these huge puppies disappeared. I hope they went back to the breeder, but I'd guess they probably went to breed more 'oodles. The new pet shop owner doesn't sell live animals. She supports the rescue operations instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 as far as pets go a pet store down here where I live actually works with the cats home, so instead of having kittens to sell they bring in cats home cats to try & find them homes instead, that way they aren't contributing to byb stuff but really trying to make a difference to the rescue ones :) much better idea, Yes that is a much better idea :) I haven't stepped foot inside a pet shop that sells puppies and kittens yet, I would find it so hard to walk out empty handed and that's what they are banking on Luckily we have a great independent store near us that will not sell them. Thanks for all your responses :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now