Re: juvenile/hatchlings for sale - opinions

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Posted by marisa on May 09, 2001 at 14:37:01:

In Reply to: juvenile/hatchlings for sale - opinions posted by Sharon on May 09, 2001 at 13:18:36:

Well I agree that baby iguanas shouldbe available to those of us who do care.

My website is going to be geared at this subject exactly. No pet store should sell iguanas. NO PET STORE.

Like puppies, we all know most puppies in pet stores are from puppy mills. So most of us go adopt one, or go to a local breeder where we can pick our puppy out, and talk to the breeder about the needs of that dog, is size expectations, etc. I believe it should be the same for iguanas. For those people who want a baby iguana, they should be sold be private breeders, where people can have a chance to A. think over there choice, because finding a breeder and stuff takes time, it might help people think twice. B. talk to the breeder and learn facts.

Yes I know breeders aren't always good people, and don't do the best for animals. But like puppies again, the breeders who don't hold up standards won't get business for the main part. Clean kennels with strong bloodlines are where most puppies are sold. I feel the same situation would work with iguanas. Instead of seeing that cute iguana in the pet store, people will have to read about them and learn and contact breeders instead of having the abililty to make impulse buys. This will at least be a step in the right direction for iguanas.

A 10 year old doesn't need a hermit crab either(which I personally keep quite a few of and trust me they are not easy pets to keep healthy). All animals deserve a responsible owner with the means and ability to deal with its needs, and care. No animal life is worth more than anothers in my eyes. No matter if it is a dog, cat, rat or iguana.

Marisa

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Re: juvenile/hatchlings for sale - opinions, here we go again..... m chambers 05/11/01 (0)
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: Well I agree that baby iguanas shouldbe available to those of us who do care. : My website is going to be geared at this subject exactly. No pet store should sell iguanas. NO PET STORE. : Like puppies, we all know most puppies in pet stores are from puppy mills. So most of us go adopt one, or go to a local breeder where we can pick our puppy out, and talk to the breeder about the needs of that dog, is size expectations, etc. I believe it should be the same for iguanas. For those people who want a baby iguana, they should be sold be private breeders, where people can have a chance to A. think over there choice, because finding a breeder and stuff takes time, it might help people think twice. B. talk to the breeder and learn facts. : Yes I know breeders aren't always good people, and don't do the best for animals. But like puppies again, the breeders who don't hold up standards won't get business for the main part. Clean kennels with strong bloodlines are where most puppies are sold. I feel the same situation would work with iguanas. Instead of seeing that cute iguana in the pet store, people will have to read about them and learn and contact breeders instead of having the abililty to make impulse buys. This will at least be a step in the right direction for iguanas. : A 10 year old doesn't need a hermit crab either(which I personally keep quite a few of and trust me they are not easy pets to keep healthy). All animals deserve a responsible owner with the means and ability to deal with its needs, and care. No animal life is worth more than anothers in my eyes. No matter if it is a dog, cat, rat or iguana. : Marisa

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