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Originally Posted by Francie Villette...
You know..I think we are all unanimous in our belief system about the humane treatment of animals. We are ALL animal lovers here...otherwise..we wouldn't be here on this site. And I know the majority of us feel that supporting these puppy mills is not in the best interest of all animals. But what happens to those puppies who are born in a puppy mill? If they could talk...I think they would give anything to be in a loving home...to be doted on...cared for...treated like "small children". Why shouldn't they get a chance to? Why PUNISH the innocent?
I would LOVE to believe that by not buying a "puppy mill" puppy, it would eradicate these mills..but the truth is that as long as greed exists in this world...there will be people who will try to use defenseless animals as a commodity. I'm just saddened at the choice we have to make....to save ONE life...or turn our heads away...and walk on..in the HOPE that by doing so, humanity will come to its senses.
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I agree with the point you make Francie- the idea is not to turn our backs on Mill puppies - but most are sold directly to Pet Stores or brokers. When a Pet Store puppy is sold - they need to replace it.
IF no one BOUGHT that Pet Store puppy - the need for replacememts will drop - it's sad and sounds terrible....I would LOVE them all to have homes myself..... but until the government does something... the best way to hit mills is hit them in the pocket. Which means don't buy a Pet Store puppy. If Mills don't have customers like Pet Stores - they won't need to mass breed...and that means less unwanted dogs....
but yes..I totally understand your feelings - either way dogs lose - the ones in the mills and the ones in the Pet Stores - This whole thing is heartbreaking and a sad reality - but the mass breeding really would drop if Pet Stores were not allowed to sell.