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Reinell · 07-25-2008, 10:47 AM

I bought my Rocky from a lady breeding dogs from her home. I met both his mom and dad (the breeder owned both) and their temperament was excellent. I know he is not from a puppy mill and this is important to me as no animals should be raised in this way and thought of only for money - nobody benefits from that as the puppy's personality is affected as well.

I did not buy from a breeder and cannot trace Rocky's ancestry but am OK with that as I have seen his parents and how he was raised. He is also wonderful with us - very bright, curious and happy. As hard as it is - people should not buy puppies because they feel pity for the animal - it encourages the puppy mill criminals to continue as they benefit financially from a good person's compassion.

Stronger laws and tougher penalties for animal abusers is a no-brainer. Politicians need to have a heart - and people who know these puppy mill breeders should turn them in - otherwise they are no better than the criminals themselves.

07-25-2008, 10:47 AM	#31
Reinell Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern Sweden Posts: 203	I bought my Rocky from a lady breeding dogs from her home. I met both his mom and dad (the breeder owned both) and their temperament was excellent. I know he is not from a puppy mill and this is important to me as no animals should be raised in this way and thought of only for money - nobody benefits from that as the puppy's personality is affected as well. I did not buy from a breeder and cannot trace Rocky's ancestry but am OK with that as I have seen his parents and how he was raised. He is also wonderful with us - very bright, curious and happy. As hard as it is - people should not buy puppies because they feel pity for the animal - it encourages the puppy mill criminals to continue as they benefit financially from a good person's compassion. Stronger laws and tougher penalties for animal abusers is a no-brainer. Politicians need to have a heart - and people who know these puppy mill breeders should turn them in - otherwise they are no better than the criminals themselves. Last edited by Reinell; 07-25-2008 at 10:48 AM.