Let's hope this will prove to be such a bad experience for the pet store owner that they won't sell "burners" in the future. If this pup is three months old and they have discounted the price, they already have the carrying costs of keeping their "inventory" for at least one month. We know this is all about the bottom line. As awful as this situation has to be for that pup, if this keeps this owner from reordering more "burner" pups, then in the long run it is a victory for us. I have always contended that tackling the demand end is the most effective way to influence the puppy mill problem. We also have the advantage over the little dogs in these shops because our pups will outgrow their cages if they don't move, thus making further difficulties for the pet store.
We have heard from many on this forum of this same situation at various pet stores around the country. Let's hope that our aggressive educational campaign is starting to pay off. Every dog that has to languish in one of these shops unsold will discourage the store owner from reordering. Hopefully, these pups will eventually be "rescued" from these tragic conditions without contributing to the profit margins of the pet shop. Mary Shaver and the girls, Laurel and Bailey Fayetteville, GA
