This doesn't look nice :(

    • Gold Top Dog

    This doesn't look nice :(

    [linkhttp://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/uid/113284.aspx]http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/uid/113284.aspx[/link]
     
    I did get bored today and somehow managed to find this place.  Gee, it's amazing how these people make their pricey puppies look like victims in a kill-pound.  Shouldn't this be illegal?  Seeing these little puppies on hard wire really broke my heart [:(
    • Gold Top Dog
    i agree, they certainly had a lot of puppies! they offer health and temperment guarantees, but that doesnt ammount to much in my opinion. all that says to me is if the dog developes a problem then the seller gets the dog back and probably puts it to sleep, or if its a female, just breeds it again to get more "livestock" ..... its akin to returning broken merchandise to a store like walmart...... i also didnt see any photos of the parents.. but then again i didnt search that site. i got fed up with it before i was halfway down the page.....
    • Gold Top Dog
    obviously it is a puppy mill of some sort.
     
    Look how disformed this poor girl looks
    [linkhttp://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/175567b9-27f1.aspx]http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/175567b9-27f1.aspx[/link]#
     
    • Gold Top Dog
    ORIGINAL: Raja19

    obviously it is a puppy mill of some sort.

    Look how disformed this poor girl looks
    [linkhttp://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/175567b9-27f1.aspx]http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/175567b9-27f1.aspx[/link]#



    I was JUST going to point this dog out.
    It's BOW-LEGGED!!!

    That dog is GOING TO have serious elbow issues!

    GOD, that site TICKS ME OFF.
    A 2 yr. hip guarantee for some of these dogs??? Don't most problems with hips not show up until later in the life of the dog???
    Where's the guarantee by the breeder to take the dog back if something bad happens?

    And the poor, uneducated public thinks this is great!
    I know when I first started looking for dogs, I didn't know any better! Not until I found this idog!
    • Gold Top Dog
    oops, sorry, double post
    • Bronze
    There must be 15+ breeds listed from the same "breeder"  They must be holed up in some warehouse in the bronx as they can all be seen at the same adress.
     
    The pit pup doesn't look well.  Same with the rott pup.  The gsd pup has an empty water bowl, and each pic reflects such depressed little babies. No toys, no blankets, wire underfoot in the kennels.
     
    I wonder if the NY humane law enforcement (ASAP ?) has been a frequent visitor there?  Are licensing laws for breeders in NY lenient, I wonder...
     
    ugh....why did i look..
    • Bronze
    blah.
     
    It is a licensed dealer aka "Pet Universe Inc."
     
    I did find that they were in the exotic bird market congo grey, macaw etc.a few years ago. 
     
    Makes my skin crawl.
    • Bronze
    ok. I am reading this: 3 yr old DDB is listed as $1.00. 
     
     [linkhttp://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/6ffed181-1c22.aspx]http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/6ffed181-1c22.aspx[/link]
     
    This was not how i meant to spend my first day of spring break.
    • Gold Top Dog
    It really surprises me to see pittie pups prices at over $1,000! Here at the local shelter there are hundreds of them put down every month, many are just puppies and the adoption fee is only $35, they are as healthy or even healthier than any of those pits. A lot of the prices seem to be ridicules for the breed, especially the poor quality they are selling. I've seen similar sites and didn't think too highly of them either.
    • Gold Top Dog
    ORIGINAL: pndhounds

    ok. I am reading this: 3 yr old DDB is listed as $1.00. 

    [linkhttp://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/6ffed181-1c22.aspx]http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/6ffed181-1c22.aspx[/link]

    This was not how i meant to spend my first day of spring break.

     
    What does "spaded" mean?  He was hit with a shovel?  I don't understand this.  Plus I'm sure that there's a rescue for DDBs. 
    • Gold Top Dog
    Have some fun and report the bow-legged pup to the NY state vet or ASPCA.  The more times they are put under scrutiny the better...
    Meanwhile, I hope all the lurkers out there realize that the Internet puppy mills are out there.  Find a reputable breeder!!!!  AKC breeder referral or UKC, but not the "convenience registries".  Or, rescue from a shelter or purebreed rescue.  Don't fall for the designer dog crap - $3500 for a mixed breed watchamacallit.
    • Gold Top Dog
    You would think a site with a name like "next day pets" would be a tipoff. [:(] Might as well head downtown to Pat's Pre-Owned Puppy Pavillion or something. God, these sites depress me.
    • Gold Top Dog
    I think I will write an email asking about the poor pits legs.  I want to know what kind of guarantee he can give me that the dog will not have elbow problems(which I know it will).  I just want to see this scoundrel's reply!
    Here is my email!  Doesn't "ashley" sound like a perosn who should have this dog???
    Hello, I have been looking at the red nose pit that you have advertised and I think she is just adorable.  I have never had a dog before and she just looks like she is going to be the sweetest dog ever.  I can tell she is calm just by looking at her.  Is that true?  Do the front legs bow out like that on all red nose pits?  Will it cause her any problems in the future with her elbows or anything?  Is she breeding quality?  I would love to raise dogs in the future and she is just too cute to not have babies!  Please reply soon!
    Ashley

    NOTE: For any lurkers, this was not a serious email!  I will never buy a puppy who is kept in such horrible conditions!
    • Gold Top Dog
    ORIGINAL: ColleenC

    I think I will write an email asking about the poor pits legs. I want to know what kind of guarantee he can give me that the dog will not have elbow problems(which I know it will). I just want to see this scoundrel's reply!
    Here is my email! Doesn't "ashley" sound like a perosn who should have this dog???
    Hello, I have been looking at the red nose pit that you have advertised and I think she is just adorable. I have never had a dog before and she just looks like she is going to be the sweetest dog ever. I can tell she is calm just by looking at her. Is that true? Do the front legs bow out like that on all red nose pits? Will it cause her any problems in the future with her elbows or anything? Is she breeding quality? I would love to raise dogs in the future and she is just too cute to not have babies! Please reply soon!
    Ashley

    NOTE: For any lurkers, this was not a serious email! I will never buy a puppy who is kept in such horrible conditions!



    When you get a reply (which I'm almost POSITIVE you will) you HAVE TO post it here!
    • Bronze
    I don't think the ASPCA would be interested as per this Q&A from their site.  I think it is more of a state licensing/agricultural department issue.  I'm still looking. 
     
    Q: I was in a pet store in my neighborhood. The animals' cages were dirty, and they all looked very depressed. I am concerned about the animals' welfare. Can HLE close the store?
    A: As we all know, some pet stores provide less than ideal living conditions for the animals they sell. HLE does not have any legal authority to close down an animal-related business, including pet stores. Pet stores are licensed by the New York City Health Department, and must comply with the provisions of the New York City Health Code. Where a pet store is repeatedly cited by the Health Department for Health Code violations, the Department has the authority to hold a hearing to suspend the license to operate. Complaints about pet stores should be directed to the Health Department.
    HLE inspects pet stores upon complaints of animal cruelty, which includes injured or visibly sick animals, abuse by pet store personnel, or animals without food or water.