So I was searching the web the other night for info on some TNR issues in our area. Randomely I came across a website for some cat-fancy group that had a section on local legislation. They seemed to believe (but they didn't back it up with any explination) that the IDA (In Defense of Animals) was evil because they disapproved of animals being sold in petshops.
Now, it made me wonder. Excepting my first kitty who I got when I was 5, I have always understood that pet shops are not a good place to get kitties. I still imagine that if you get a cat at a pet shop you do not know if you are supporting a good breeder or a bad one, since you are not meeting them/seeing their house/etc.
I still wanted to ask though, does anyone know any good breeders who sell through a pet store? Is it considered a good/bad practice?
Purely curious.
Now, it made me wonder. Excepting my first kitty who I got when I was 5, I have always understood that pet shops are not a good place to get kitties. I still imagine that if you get a cat at a pet shop you do not know if you are supporting a good breeder or a bad one, since you are not meeting them/seeing their house/etc.
I still wanted to ask though, does anyone know any good breeders who sell through a pet store? Is it considered a good/bad practice?
Purely curious.