This has been going on for a looooong time. I have seen it when I was working for a Vet in California 24yrs ago. It's been 24 yrs. and I am so greatful that alot of people know what puppy mills are now but still far too many don't. Brokers,Back yard Breeders, Petstore's, the cute couple down the street..all have a hand in this. I still see people at the mall in the petshop..big smiles and no clue..or do they know and it just doesn't matter to them?? Sadly we are a "NOW" society..People do not want to wait..they don't want to do the homework..They want it now...I make it a point as often as I can to educate..luckily three of my neighbors have adopted from rescue and one chose a breeder. |