[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

I just realized that you live in Missouri. Did you know that Missouri is nicknamed the Puppymill Capital of the US? You can bet your friend's puppy came from one of the Missouri mills. A couple hundred dollars is the going rate for puppymill puppies. Of course, most end up in high end pet stores around the country with price tags well over $1,000.

Originally Posted by LucyLousMommy

Wow.. No I did not know that I have only lived here a month..originally from Iowa...but this concerns me even more now

Mo. fights reputation as 'puppy mill' - U.S. news - Life - msnbc.com

BBB: Missouri is Puppy Mill Capital of U.S. - St. Louis News - Daily RFT

Puppy Mills - Missouri's Puppy Mill Problem

Missouri, Puppy Mill Capital, Is Home to 3 Busts in 2 Weeks | Animals | Change.org