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Consumers buy puppies and kittens and create demand. Commercial dog and cat breeders and dealers supply this demand.
The goal: Change how consumers buy. If more people are aware of where pet stores purchase their animals and, therefore, stop buying from pet stores, demand (for "pet store" puppies and kittens) is decreased and supply (from mass-volume breeders and dealers) is decreased.
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OVERVIEW: An out-dated business model
Pet stores that buy and sell dogs and cats have been in existence for decades, as have the businesses who breed and supply the puppies and kittens. These type of stores still exist because certain pet store owners view animals as products. Read more. |
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LIST: Minnesota pet stores
As with any industry, commercial dog and cat breeders and dealers are in business to make money. The more "products" (animals) produced, the higher the sales. Pet stores are the main distribution outlet for certain breeders and dealers. Read more.
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DEALERS: Who sells to Minnesota pet stores
A pet wholesaler is a "middleman," also referred to as a dealer or broker. This type of company buys puppies from many different kennels for resale to pet stores and may also breed animals themselves. Read more.
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PRICES: The price of a puppy or kitten
Prices vary widely for puppies and kittens. The price does not reflect the health of the puppy or kitten or the quality of breeding conditions. In recent years, prices for the dog industry have fallen due to the status of the economy. Read more.
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LAWS: Your rights as a consumer
The State of Minnesota does not regulate pet stores; however, the State does have a law (Minnesota Pet Lemon Law: Chapter 325F) which provides some rights to consumers who purchase a dog or cat from a pet store. Read more. |
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LAWSUITS: HSUS vs. Petland and The Hunte Corporation
Attempts have been made to hold pet stores accountable for their role in the buying and selling of unhealthy dogs. A lawsuit was made against Petland and The Hunte Corporation (major animal dealer). Read more.
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ACTION: Local ordinances to ban sale of pets at pet stores
Cities throughout the United States, Canada and Europe are taking action to ban the sale of dogs and cats at pet stores. Read more.
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ACTION: Store protests, Hand-outs and Posters
Inform people about pet stores. Get involved in a variety of ways:
• Download hand-outs and posters that encourage people not to buy from pet stores that sell live animals: Downloads
• Protests are proving effective in raising awareness about pet store puppies. Learn more about how to get involved: Protests
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ACTION: File a complaint
File a complaint if you have purchased an unhealthy pet from a pet store or have witnessed unhealthy conditions: Report It |
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