[Luvmypupster]

I feel compelled to tell everyone interested in buying a puppy to stay far away from pet shops and brokers. The thread on fur changes did take a sharp turned into a discussion on mills. When someone defends pet shops/mills or brokers I feel that I can not stay silent about it. I feel that people need to speak up and discourage people from buying these puppies. The only way it will stop is for people to stop buying them. I too was disappointed that more people didn't speak up against mills. Most everyone agrees that this is not the best source in which to obtain a pup. There are two very important things everyone can do to put a stop to it #1. Tell everyone the true horror of how these animals suffer & encourage people to not buy from them and #2. Don't buy them. Pet shops are not going to be honest in what they tell you. Many pet shop employees may not know where the pups are coming from. Anyone can register an AKC litter but it doesn't guarantee squat if the breeder is not reputable. There are tons of mixed breed puppies out there with AKC papers. We all know that the 2 biggest pet supply store chains (Petsmart and Petco) stay far away from selling puppies for this very reason of PUPPY MILLS. I must say that I have never seen anyone defend or encourage people to buy from a pet shop, it almost leaves me speechless. Please, if you feel strongly about it don't remain silent. Voice your opinion!

For anyone whom has bought a pet shop puppy ...please do not feel badly. It's not my intent to criticize anyone whom has purchased one of these special little dogs. They deserve to be in a loving home just as much as any dog. Some people actually buy them knowing full well that they may have come from a mill. They do so with the intent on rescuing the poor little darlings. I understand their reasoning..I myself have been tempted. But next time around..in the future...please try to resist them (as hard as this may be). But for now, love the ones you have with all your heart.