literally in tears
 

i had never heard of puppy mills before i came to this site and ive been hearing alot about it so i looked it up on youtube. the videos have me in tears.. those poor dogs :( is this legal? what can we do to stop this?? i am so angry at these breeders:mad: dogs that NEVER get out of cages their whole life! and are bred over and over..this is ashame.

I know...(((hugs))) sweetie. It is tough to watch. There is something you can do, it's NOT support them. Don't buy from stores that sell puppymill pets, and SPREAD THE WORD. Education is the key!

My dog came from a puppy mill. My daughter brought her home against my wishes knowing the risks, but she just had to have her. She spent her own money on the puppy and I figured we would be going through a heartbreaking lesson but we got very lucky in that she is perfectly healthy and she has earned her spot on my list as one of the best dogs we've ever had. She came with absolutely no health guarantee. Even though our experience has been ok, I will not get another puppy this way again. It is just too big a risk to take to fall in love with a little fur ball only to have health problems and possibly die as so many of them do.

Puppy mills are horrible and its shocking how many people have never even heard of puppy mills. I just started fostering for a rescue group and so far 3 of my 4 were from puppy mills.

Yes ... they are awful places and should all be shut down
But the only weapon we really have is out pocketbooks

Do not buy from petshops ... unless you specifically know they do not deal with puppymills

Yes, it is horrible and I can't watch the videos. Sadly, as long as Pet Shops are in business, it will continue.

Both of my babies came from mills. Chip we got from a broker who came from an amish puppy mill. I researched his "breeder" and back in July I believe, he shot all but 10 of his dogs because some authority person told him to take all of his dogs to the vet. Chip was not in good shape when we brought him home and almost died about 4 times in his first year of life. Smokey came from a mill in southern VA, but we got him through rescue, so I don't know anyelse but what I was told. He has been in top health though except for anxiety. Both of my boys are almost 2.

It's awful that people do that. I mean, if you want a business to make money, do something else, but don't use poor, innocent creatures. Puppy mill owners are HEARTLESS. They'll get theirs in the end.

I am sorry that it upset you...... and yes, puppymills are terrible. There are many awesome rescue programs that get these dogs and place them with loving homes. Some of our members here have adopted some of these VERY special little guys!

.......... Way to go YORKIETALK!!!........... another person has just been informed about Puppymills!!!....

All my little ones came from puppymills busted . The most heartwarming thing in the world is to see after several months of cares , attention , love and patience , the little ones coming to you with joy and confidence .

That is so true. We've had Smokey almost 1.5 years and he is just now fully coming around although sometimes he does cower when we go to pet him. Someone abused him in the past, which is sad. We went through soooo much to get him to the point where he is today and I couldn't love him more :-)

I'm so glad that Oprah Winfrey has taken up the cause of puppy mills. Have you seen any of her shows on that topic? She has a lot of influence.

i feel very guilty because i didnt do my research before i got my puppy. i was just so excited about getting one and never heard of puppy mills or anything. i got my little boy at puppy boutique in brooklyn which i have heard has very bad reviews. i feel really stupid bc i thought they breeded the puppies themselves at the place. he came with papers that state both his parents are registered with the AKC and have id numbers(if thats what its called). are the dogs registered with the AKC from puppy mills? the shop states that they use responsible breeders but i come to find out that he came from MO. so that means he was shipped a long distance i am assuming. :( i wish i had known.. well now all i can do is inform others and PRAY that he will stay healthy for a very long time!


i watched the opera episode on youtube last night. very sad...

this is what it says on their website:

"AT PUPPYPETITE.COM, WE WORK WITH A SMALL GROUP OF PRIVATE
BREEDERS THAT HOME RAISE THEIR PUPPIES TO PRODUCE PUPPIES THAT
ARE WELL SOCIALIZED, THAT ARE BRED FOR TEMPERMENT, AND CONFORM
TO THE BREED STANDARD. WE SPECIALIZE IN TOY BREEDS, AND ALSO VERY
TINY TEACUP AND POCKET SIZE DOGS. OUR BREEDERS ARE USDA
REGISTERED, AND WE ARE AFFILIATED WITH SEVERAL KENNEL CLUBS
SUCH AS AKC, ACA, GKC, and DRA.

WE OFFER A ONE YEAR HEALTH GUARANTEE, 2 FREE VET EXAMS, AND
PROVIDE 14 DAYS FOR YOU TO HAVE THE PUPPY CHECKED OUT BY A VET
OF YOUR CHOOSING TO CONFIRM THE HEALTH OF YOUR NEW PUPPY. OUR
BREEDERS HAVE BEEN BREEDING FOR NO LESS THAN 10 YEARS AND DO
NOT INBREED OR LINE BREED ANY OF OUR PUPPIES. WE OFFER A 24 HOUR
CUSTOMER HELPLINE IF YOU NEED ADVICE OR INFORMATION ON YOUR
LITTLE ONE. OUR PUPPIES ARE VACCINATED ACCORDING TO AGE AND
DEWORMED ON SCHEDULE.

WE ARE FULLY LICENSED WITH THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AS WELL,
NYS PET DEALER PD00181. WE ALSO HOLD A CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL CARE
AND HANDLING (# 98-ACHT-399). OUR VETERINARIAN MAKES 2 TRIPS WEEKLY
TO US TO INSURE THE PROPER HEALTH OF OUR PUPPIES, CONTROLLED
ROOM TEMPERATURE, FRESH WATER AND FOOD 24 HOURS A DAY.
NUTRICAL VITAMINS ARE GIVEN 2 TIMES DAILY TO ENSURE THAT OUR
PUPPIES WILL GROW UP HEALTHY AND HAPPY."


what do you guys think?? puppy mill? i am so very worried for the future health of my baby now

If they aren't a puppy mill, they are definitely buying dogs from puppy mills, which makes them what is called a broker.

I'm new to this site and I just recently saw the Oprah show about the puppy mills. But I'm not new to the concept. I've seen shows and read quite a bit about them. Its heartbreaking.

There's definitely not enough out there about them. A lot of people are not even aware of this.

I also find it sad and disturbing that some people who first find out about puppy mills are so eager to help they adopt a puppy they are not ready for and then the puppy ends up back at the shelter.

Unfortunately its not illegal. Minimal care my [bleep].

Please contact the anti-cruelty or humane society if you are aware of any wrong doing.

I hope you will join the Yorkietalk social club YAP. It's Yorkies Against Puppy mills, and we try to keep each other informed of important legislation that effects different states. We can't stop puppy mills until the laws in every state have minimum standards. Right now, the laws are just too lax. This past year has seen some significant changes in Pennsylvania, due to the show Oprah had on puppy mills. Writing congressmen and telling them what you think about kennel conditions does make a difference. If you are interested in joining YAP, the link is in my signature. We can make a difference!

Puppy Mills ... :mad: :thumbdown That is why it is never ever a good idea to get any animal from a pet store, the majority are from those places. It is also vital to always go to the breeders home, and see the parents of the pups. There are so many backyard breeders too, people have to be very aware at what goes on before getting a pup from anyone.
To me it is not a decision to be taken lightly, and one must be extremely cautious as to where a puppy is bought. Yes, it is terrible and absolutely discusting . :thumbdown

Here is a post that I wrote describing my experience with owning a petstore dog. :(

A big BOOooooooo :thumbdown to puppymills.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...store-pug.html

This may be a stupid question but where are these pet stores that sell puppies? I have never seen one store in San Diego. I know we have a lot a breeder dogs in our area since I myself have had 3 in a month but I keep wondering how there can be so many breeder dogs but I never see the stores that sell them. I asumed they must be internet purchases but then I keep reading about people that buy their dog in a store. I really wonder if the problem lies more in stores or the internet?

Me, just like some of the YT memebers here didn't know/had no idea/never heard of puppy mills before we got Oscar our first yorkie. We even bought him @ Petland!!! Once again I didn't know anything about puppy mills.
My Oscarito was momma's boy, he was my life, but one time something happened to his neck that he couldn't stretch it. We ended up in the ER not once, but several times in his short life.
Unfortunately, my baby passed away when he was two years and nine months old.
Grief is what brought me to YT just to learn where my baby had come from.
Chiki our Chihuahua is a rescue so are our two cats. We got Jerome our yorkie froom somebody who had gotten him from somebody who got him from a breeder. I contacted the breeder. For what I talked to her( I contacted her since I had Jerome's original papers) sounded like she is a responsible breeder, and was pretty dissapointed that Jerome had been to two households in less than 2 months before we got him. Jerome's b-day is coming up in March. He will be 3 years old and we are his forever home.
Sorry, I got sidetrack, but the point is that puppy mills not oly hurt the animals they sell, but the new owners of those dogs.:(

You use to be able to buy a pet in any pet store, but because enough people complained certain states either won't allow it, or the stores in certain locations have decided it was no longer good for business. I know Florida still has plenty of pets sold in stores, and I believe others have complained about Texas as well. I'm not sure which states have passed legislation to forbid this, but probably the majority of states still allow pets to be sold in stores. You are correct about the Internet. Many people now are aware that you shouldn't get a pet from a pet store, but they think nothing of going to a web site, I don't understand why they think this is ok. Unless you see the conditions in which the dogs are being raised for yourself, you have no way of knowing if the pictures shown are really true.