Be wary of pet sellers

Fri., June 5, 2009

The Spokesman-Review

The recent Kennewick puppy mill raid (“Rescued puppies seek caring home,” May 30) should open people’s eyes to the reality of what buying dogs from breeders and pet stores can do. If people continue to buy from breeders there will always be people like the lone woman running this operation who abuse animals to make a quick buck.

Why can’t we all get our pets from humane societies and breed rescue groups that care about these animals and aren’t at all in it for the money? There are so many wonderful dogs, both purebred and “Heinz 57” in our local shelters.

“Don’t breed or buy while thousands die.” Check out the shelters first.

Christy Dawn Anderlik

Liberty Lake

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