Who buys dogs from puppy mills?
Unbeknownst to consumers, many of the pets sold in pet stores, through classified ads and over the Internet come from puppy mills. Sometime puppy mills sell directly to consumers through Web sites designed to give the impression of a reputable breeder. If you decide to a buy a puppy directly from a breeder, don’t do so without seeing where the puppies and their parents are raised and housed. Reputable breeders should be glad to show you how well they run their business and care for their animals. Dogs bred in puppy mills often become sick weeks or months after being sold, leaving the purchaser with an extreme financial and emotional burden. Make a better choice for the animals by adopting from a shelter or rescue group … and encouraging others to do the same. Need more convincing? Read our top five reasons to adopt instead of buy: Adopting saves money. Adoption fees at shelters and rescue groups are typically much less than the cost to purchase a dog, and they often include vaccination
