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No
matter how "reputable" you think your local pet store is, they are
almost surely getting their cats from a "backyard" cat breeder. The
majority of purebred cats are the product of irresponsible
"backyard" cat breeders. These are people who make some
easy cash by breeding their purebred cats and they often also
sell kittens through the newspaper classified ads. Remember
that most of these backyard cat breeders
don't know about breeding for favorable health and
temperament qualities, and they don't know how to raise a properly
socialized litter. Many of these little kittens are weaned from
their mothers way too soon. Sometimes, a backyard cat breeder turns
into small-time kitten mill to increase their supply so you can buy a kitten from a pet store and they can make a higher profit. How can you
stop kitten mills? There is only one way. Take away their profits.
Remember before you buy a cat, keep in mind adoption is the most humane
option!
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