Pet stores that sell dogs, most of the times, house them under awful conditions. The breeding dogs are caged and bred year after year to produce puppies after puppies without any hope of rescue from such unnatural and pitiable conditions. These breeding dogs without ever experiencing a life of care and concern die within their cage without ever seeing the outside world.

Many 'breeders' sell dogs directly over the Internet or by through newspaper ads. They usually sell many breeds, but advertise for each breed in a different manner, at separate places. These breeders do not get inspected by any agency. Reputable breeders are careful and concerned about where their puppies go and they interview hopeful adopters. Selling through pet stores is not their idea of dispensing off the pups.

Along with poor breeding and socialization, many puppy mills can be the cause of behavioral problems. Rescue societies for pet stores that sell dogs comprise of caring and passionate volunteers working tirelessly to save pets from the clutches of cruel puppy mill owners.

Regrettably, people searching for a companion dog end up getting a puppy from pet stores that sell dogs. They inadvertently provide an outlet for puppy mills. Though many dog owners are aware about the atrocities committed on the pregnant dogs and the small dogs in puppy mills, they abhor purchasing a pup from a pet store but they indirectly may be supporting these puppy mills by purchasing dog food or supplies from them.

Pet stores that sell dogs are a grave concern as they are nothing but the way to promote these pathetic puppy mills. Almost every puppy sold at pet stores that sell dogs, comes from a puppy mill. No responsible breeder would sell dogs to pet stores. He will interrogate the buyer about his home, living arrangements, and family.

If you buy from a pet store then you are supporting that pet store to continue its practise. But, if you are able to find a pet shop with a responsible breeder then go ahead and buy, keeping in mind your responsibility about dog boarding, dog grooming, dog feeding and overall dog health for proper pet care.