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MaddiesMommie · 10-28-2010, 05:17 PM

A local news network in Knoxville, TN just did a report on a man, Steve Glatz, and his pet store in Knoxville, Puppy Zone. He "claims" these puppies come from loving homes, however, records show Glatz purchased over 200 dogs representing two dozen breeds from Alysa Graves in Canton, Texas.

Full article:
Knox pet store owner buys dogs from broker at Texas flea market

Taken from the article:
We made a trip recently to Dog Alley in Canton, 60 miles east of Dallas. Puppies in crates are stacked on top of one another with little human contact. Bargain hunters and puppy store owners can find every breed through the maze of pathways that courses through acres of sheds.
The array of animals are part of the decades-old practice called First Monday Trade Days where we found Alysa Graves.
She said while the puppies for sale in her booth included only Yorkies and Chihuahuas, she has access to many breeds she has sold to Steven Glatz for Puppy Zone.

I know most of us on YT are aware these place exist. However, I am excited that this has been covered in my area because I would say a large part of the population here in good ole rural TN, have no idea!!!

I am asking for you to comment on the article, email WATE, whatever you can do to help me show appreciation for bringing such a horrible issue into light.
PPPLLLEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSEEEEEEE

Contact WATE | WATE News, Weather and Sports in Knoxville, Tenn.

Knox pet store owner buys dogs from broker at Texas flea market

10-28-2010, 05:17 PM	#1
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	Need YOUR Help A local news network in Knoxville, TN just did a report on a man, Steve Glatz, and his pet store in Knoxville, Puppy Zone. He "claims" these puppies come from loving homes, however, records show Glatz purchased over 200 dogs representing two dozen breeds from Alysa Graves in Canton, Texas. Full article: Knox pet store owner buys dogs from broker at Texas flea market Taken from the article: We made a trip recently to Dog Alley in Canton, 60 miles east of Dallas. Puppies in crates are stacked on top of one another with little human contact. Bargain hunters and puppy store owners can find every breed through the maze of pathways that courses through acres of sheds. The array of animals are part of the decades-old practice called First Monday Trade Days where we found Alysa Graves. She said while the puppies for sale in her booth included only Yorkies and Chihuahuas, she has access to many breeds she has sold to Steven Glatz for Puppy Zone. I know most of us on YT are aware these place exist. However, I am excited that this has been covered in my area because I would say a large part of the population here in good ole rural TN, have no idea!!! I am asking for you to comment on the article, email WATE, whatever you can do to help me show appreciation for bringing such a horrible issue into light. PPPLLLEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSEEEEEEE Contact WATE \| WATE News, Weather and Sports in Knoxville, Tenn. Knox pet store owner buys dogs from broker at Texas flea market