Just because you want a cute little puppy you will allow our Humane Societies around Arizona to kills thousands of dogs and cats per year because they do not get adopted. I got my wonderful dog Scout from an Animal Rescue in California. He was two years old and had all his shots, he was potty trained, he has been the best dog I have ever had. Please consider at least looking at one of the rescue facilities (and they have them for all breeds) before you support these puppy mills. Many of the dogs from these mills have not been well cared for. Get the facts and go online to the Humane Society and find out how these dogs are treated and what you are buying. \r
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I've been in this store. The puppies are in a small space, the store employees poorly trained. Animals are social and need to be around people. All of these animals sit in their cages night after night by themselves in a mall or store.\r
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Here are some stats:\r
The Humane Society euthanized 4,724 animals in 2006, or 37 percent of the 12,598 animals brought in.\r
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Pima Animal Care euthanized 8,369 dogs during its last fiscal year, which ended June 30, or 59 percent of the 14,177 dogs brought in. It euthanized 5,279 cats, or 79 percent of the 6,711 brought in.
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