Chapter 12 — Pets & Animals
Should I adopt or buy a pet?
Adopt if possible — shelters are full and adoption is cheaper (usually including spay/neuter and vaccinations). Buy from a reputable breeder if you need a specific breed for temperament or work. Never buy from pet stores or online without visiting.
Follow-up questions
What is a puppy mill?
A commercial operation that produces puppies in bulk, usually in bad conditions. Most pet-store puppies come from them.
Signs of a good breeder?
Health tests both parents, lets you visit, asks you questions, has a waitlist, takes puppies back if things don't work.
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