[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by judyeve

I bought Max from Puppy Boutique and became educated here about pet stores and puppy mills, and how to buy a dog the right way. I just bought Gracie Leigh from a breeder with a great deal of help, recommendations and support from YTers.

We are educating each other, and it's starting in places like this. I tell anyone who oohs and ahhs over my babies what I've learned.

I absolutely agree with you that we must educate each other and I think we really are. The government should be more involved. Dogs are considered property, however, and until that changes, ???

I agree.