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Buyer Beware When Choosing A New Puppy!

“Acquiring a dog may be the only time a person gets to choose a relative.” –Unknown

No one loves dogs more than I do and it’s for this reason that I beg you to spend 10 minutes with The Humane Society Humane Society of the United States and learn how to protect yourself from the needless heartache of owning a puppy mill puppy.  Many people think they’ve done their research, they think they’ve found a reputable breeder or a good pet store.  How can you know for sure?  How can you educate yourself before you put your heart on the line?

Thanks to the HSUS and their brief, yet concise articles, it’s much easier than you might think.

Buying A Puppy
“Please don’t buy from a pet store, and be very wary of websites and newspaper ads. Above all, don’t ever buy a dog if you can’t physically visit every area of the home or breeding facility where the dogs are kept.”

Stop Puppy Mills: The Truth About Commercial Dog Breeding
“Puppy mills sell their “products” to unsuspecting consumers in pet stores, over the internet, and through newspaper classified advertisements.”

How To Choose A Good Breeder
“…offers a checklist that every budding dog owner should read before adopting a puppy.”

Stop Puppy Mills
“These mass dog-breeding operations have been around for decades, but they continue to be a problem because unsuspecting consumers keep buying those adorable puppies in the pet store window.”

What’s A Puppy Mill?
A SHORT VIDEO “Ever wonder where that cute puppy in the pet store window comes from? A puppy mill most likely.”

If you’re looking for a new dog, the local shelters are a great place to start your search!  Most people don’t realize it, but about 25% of the dogs in shelters are pruebred!  And the reason they’re there is usually due to “people problems,” such as allergies, having to relocate, or a new spouse.  As an added plus, adopting from a local shelter carries the extra benefit of allowing you to save a life!  So before you buy a puppy from a pet store or breeder, please take a few minutes to check these informative links – you won’t regret it!

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