“Well, I’ll tell you where they shouldn’t come from: a pet store!”
In Christie Keith’s latest edition of Your Whole Pet, a pet-themed column appearing in the San Francisco Chronicle, she discusses how to find your latest addition to the “fam” in an ethical manner. The options that she presents are all great ways to go about finding your new pet and all options don’t leave much room for an impulse buy.
First, check out your local humane society or shelter. As someone who found their pet at a shelter, this is something I wholeheartedly encourage people to do. There are many great pets that are there looking for a second chance because their parents could no longer take care of them. Sure, there are tons of cute puppies/kitties, but how about giving that senior dog/cat a chance?! Check to make sure that the shelter does adequate temperament testing and ask questions whether the dog/cat is suitable for your particular circumstances: children? other pets? can be left at home alone?
Second, there are tons of great rescue groups out there that are totally dedicated to finding homeless pets a forever home. We have supported many rescue organizations which often times are completely self-sustaining. Some of them allow people to foster the pets until a forever home is found which might be a good option for you if you are still trying to figure out if a pet fits with your lifestyle.
Lastly, there are responsible breeders out there. Christie gives from examples of questions you need to ask to determine whether or not you’re dealing with a responsible breeder:
1. What kinds of questions is your breeder asking you? Do you feel quite overwhelmed by all the questions, restrictions, and contracts? Your breeder is simply trying to find the best homes for her puppies/kitties.
2. Ask your breeder “if something happens and for some reason that I can not keep this puppy, will you take him/her back?” The breeder should answer with an unwavering YES.
3. What guarantee is given with your new pet? Are you required to return the animal to get a refund? Christie talked about her own experience of ending up with a puppy with severe allergies: “her breeder returned my money, contributed towards her vet bills and offered me a replacement puppy. And also, of course, let me keep her — because who on earth would want to see their lovingly bred puppy or kitten in the hands of someone who’d return it as if it were a defective washing machine?”
For more information to to read Ms. Keith’s enlightening article, check out: Your Whole Pet on SFGATE.COM
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