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Originally Posted by MissiesMommy You know what would happen if we shut every puppy mill down? The backyard breeders, who breed for selfish purposes, would take over mass producing puppies to fill the demand. And more BYBs would spring up everywhere because hey, they can make a quick buck! And uneducated people would buy them up like there was no tomorrow, because no one told them how to find a breeder who strives to produce healthy, even-tempered pups. So the greedy, selfish BYBs get rich, and the uneducated buyers get poor paying vet bills and going through the emotional stress of having an ill dog. People who love dogs don't support that cycle, because they don't want dogs to suffer needlessly. |
I know this is off topic - but I'm ALL for shutting down the terrible puppy mills out there - no dog should have to live outside in a cage 24/7 in the elements - and if the BYB's took over - I don't care as long as they keep the dogs safe and warm - anything is better than a puppy mill.
edited cause I got too wordy