Originally Posted by jrsygal37 (Post 1793011)

Unfortunately dog/puppy auctions are as common as going to a Flea Market on a Saturday morning. As a matter of fact at least one dog auction is held at an Amish owned Flea Market in Ohio. In Pennsylvania "Beauiful Dutch Country" (as they advertise it) that part of the country is LOADED with the "Oh so religious" Amish. The Amish are the BIGGEST culprits of Puppymills. Just tour the country side and look beyond the beauty and into the large barns that house thousands of breeding, uncared for dogs. It's illegal in PA to have puppy auctions and once a month the Amish travel across the line to Ohio to sell their "Product." I say product because this is what the Amish consider a dog or puppy. It's as common as selling breeding and slaughtering for food. What is sad it that many do not realize that not only are their puppymills in exsitance but many Parot Mills too which are just as bad if not worse. So please just when not buying a puppy from a petstore do not buy a bird or ANY form of live animal or anything for that matter from any of these stores that sell LIVE animals. You may pay a little more but buy your food, toys, supplies etc. from a pet store that clearly does not support the selling of animals. Even buying a can of food puts the $$ into the pocket for these stores to stay open. Elaine

Originally Posted by fourdez (Post 1816975)

My Ricky is from Cigale Collins of Elite Petite and I loved dealing with her. She was very helpful and I found her very truthful. I would not hesitate to go to her for my next puppy.

Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra (Post 1798581)

I copied this:

Robert & Starmye Halpain, Hulbert, Oklahoma, USDA# 73-A-1408

- (6/11/2003) Disposal and drainage systems must minimize vermin and pest infestation, insects, odors, and disease hazard. All drains must be properly constructed, installed, and maintained. West kennel south end dog waste running out on the ground under the kennel. Drain pipes broke loose from wash down upper and lower outside runs on west side of kennel .Real strong odor on the south end of kennel .This is a disease hazard and insect odor problems.

- (10/10/2002) Outdoor facilities for dogs or cats must include one or more shelter structures that are accessible to each animal in each outdoor facility. East kennel pole barn 4 dog pens 13 dogs these dogs have no houses at this time.

- (9/27/2000) Animal Inventory - Adult breeding dogs - 93, Puppies 25.

From this website:
http://www.stopwizardofclaws.com/Breeder_Violation.html

Originally Posted by Baby Madeleine (Post 1816098)

I never knew this existed! Thank you for educating me!