Pet shop Columbus may be willing to put pet owner in contact with the breeder or breeders they buy from, but keep in mind that very few reputable breeders deal with pet stores. pet owner also have no guarantees of health or breed characteristics when pet owner purchase an animal from a pet store. Even a pet that comes with official paperwork does not come with any guarantees; it is not even a guarantee that a pet is purebred. How are the pets housed? If too many pets are cramped together in a small space, it is not a good sign since it indicates the animal is living is less-than-optimal conditions. Use the information in this book to make a mental note of how much room the pet of choice needs to be comfortable, and if pet owner find the pet store’s quarters too cramped, look for the new pet somewhere else.

Where is the owner manager? It might be unreasonable to expect every pet shop employee to be passionate and informed about the pets for sale in the store, so ask to speak with the manager or owner. If he is on the premises and can talk intelligently about the pets for sale in his store, it is a good sign. If, however, the manager is never available or is unwilling or unable to provide information about the animals in his store, it would probably be wise to look elsewhere for the family’s first pet.

If pet owner decide to purchase the pet from a pet store, be sure to ask these questions before pet owner buy: Where do these pets come from? Can customer talk to the breeder? Can customer visit him or her? A pet shop that does business with a reputable breeder should have no problem with a customer getting in touch with the breeder who supplies their pets. Can I see the health records for this pet? Can customer see the health records for the other pets in this store? Because many illnesses are contagious and pet store quarters can be close, if one animal in a store gets sick, others are likely to follow suit. If the potential pet has been exposed to an illness, it is important for pet owner to know about it before making the purchase. What kind of health guarantees do pet owner offer? Pet shop Columbus may offer anything from no guarantees to a lifetime guarantee, but be sure pet owner understand the terms of the agreement completely.