I recently took a pledge with the Humane Society of the United States to help eliminate puppy mills. It amazes me how many people still purchase puppies over the internet never seeing under what conditions the puppies were born and raised. Under what conditions do the parent dogs live? Are the mother dogs impregnated as soon as one litter is taken away? Are the puppies taken away at 4 weeks, 5 weeks, 6 weeks? Are they healthy? I think it is much wiser to adopt a mixed breed from a shelter or humane society. Often shelters/humane societies have pedigree dogs without and with papers, if an owner can no longer keep them.
Puppy mill puppies make it to pet stores too. There are numerous stories about dogs that after they are brought home are found to be unhealthy. Many of whom have genetic defects. It’s so sad, and I for one feel puppy mills need to be shut down and totally eliminated. They are inhumane.
What do you think? Do you have a story?
