You’re are looking for a dog. Where do you go for a pet? How do you find just the right dog for you? Your first thought may be the local pet store, but these aren’t always the best solution as many pet stores receive their pets from puppy mills-breeders who turn out dogs like hotcakes ...
All the pets in our household, even those from my childhood, had come from the shelter until, as an “empty nester,” I became obsessed with the idea of adopting a Shih tzu. Actually, my obsession didn’t start as a desire for a specific breed. I wanted a small, quiet dog who didn’t shed, didn’t ...
You’ve probably heard the term Puppy Mill and have seen the video footage of dogs in cramped and filthy cages. But, along with inhumane living conditions, there are other differences between puppy mills versus professional kennels. This article explains the many differences between those who run puppy mills and those who are professional, responsible, breeders. ...
Imagine this, you wake up each day in a 2′ by 3′ mesh wire cage. Your tiny feet are full of sores from walking around on the wire because there is no flooring in your “home”. You spend your day with no contact with others just hoping that someone will remember to bring you some ...
Puppy mills are a large problem and contribute large scale problems to many breeds. Mass breeding can cause an entire breed of dog to become unhealthy with genetic diseases and in some cases may eventually cause a breed’s extinction. These are dog breeders who care nothing of a puppy’s health or for the breed, but ...
