Puppy Mills

Puppy mills are getting more and more attention in the news these days. The headlines read like something out of a horror story. Dozens and dozens of dogs seized from one “breeder”. All of them living in filthy conditions and are in terrible health. None of them have been socialized.

These poor animals are kept in very small cages and bred repeatedly until they either die or can’t produce any more babies. The unlucky ones are then discarded and replaced with younger stock. A few of the lucky ones make it into rescues where they usually require extensive medical work and socializing.

Never buy a puppy from a pet store. Always buy a puppy from a reputable breeder. Ask to see their kennels and their adult dogs. A reputable breeder will have vet records and any other health records that are needed. For example, some dogs are prone to hip dysplasia and only dogs that are free from this should be bred. Make sure your puppy has come from healthy stock that has been xrayed.


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