The pet trade treats animals as mere moneymaking commodities to mass produce and peddle for profit. Animals are routinely denied socialization, exercise, and even basic veterinary care in this cruel, money-hungry industry. Worst of all, the pet trade encourages the public to view animals as impulse purchases no different from consumer products like sneakers or handbags.
As a result of these abuses, many animals end up in shelters or pounds suffering from untreated illnesses and injuries. Some are sold on auction blocks, tortured or killed for their parts. The worst cases involve brutal experiments in which captive animals are subjected to senseless treatments in the name of science.