The pet industry is a multi-billion-dollar business. Every year, millions of consumers purchase pets from pet stores, and each one of these purchases takes away an adoption opportunity for animals in need. Unfortunately, many consumers don’t realize the consequences of their actions until it’s too late. Even more concerning is that despite knowing the consequences, many consumers still won’t admit they bought a puppy from a pet store. Let’s explore why this happens.
The Problem with Puppy Mills
The biggest reason why consumers don’t want to admit they bought a puppy from a pet store is that they know it was likely sourced from a puppy mill. Puppy mills are large-scale commercial dog breeding operations where profit is prioritized over animal welfare. Animals in these facilities often experience inadequate nutrition, medical care, socialization, and exercise.
Another reason why people may not want to admit to buying puppies from pet stores is because they want to be seen as doing good. In today’s society, it’s become increasingly important for people to be perceived as ethical and compassionate individuals committed to making the world better for all living things—including our four-legged friends! So, when faced with the reality that their purchase could have taken away an adoption opportunity from an animal in need or, worse yet, supported an unethical breeding establishment, some people may just choose to keep quiet about it instead of facing public scrutiny or judgment.
The Power of Social Media
Social media has undoubtedly played an essential role in raising awareness about animal cruelty and abuse by exposing the truth behind these horrible establishments. With platforms like Instagram and Twitter, information can spread quickly and widely without much effort on our part—which means there’s nowhere for those who support such practices to hide! This has increased pressure on companies and individuals alike to take responsibility for their actions and make sure they are contributing positively towards making the world better for animals everywhere.
To learn more about puppy mills;
https://www.paws.org/resources/puppy-mills
Hands2Paws
Download the Hand2Paws mobile app on your iPhone or Google phone via Google Play or the Apple App Store. Then you can easily search for the dog breed that is right for you according to a series of lifestyle questions. The Hands2Paws App is your source to find the pawfect match! 
