Every person should know this

Not everyone wants to or can watch the horrific video footage taken at puppy mills. Every person I've spoken to who has gotten their dog from a local pet shop likes to think that their dog is the exception to the rule. Well, he isn't. Unless you stood in a living room of a breeder, filled out a lengthy application or interview process, unless you saw xrays and health information on a at least 2 or 3 generations of your dog's family... you my friend have a puppy mill dog.

This website will tell you more. No horrific video footage, but there are some pretty sad pictures. Just educational materials.

If you can't afford a breeder pup, please adopt a homeless dog. I have a loving little soul under my roof who deserves a great home. Please use petfinder.org to find your new family friend! You can search by breed, age, temperament, you name it!

And yes, the Puppy Pen in Palmer is a store that sells mill puppies. All of them are from places just like the ones on this website. ALL. OF. THEM. ARE. FROM. PUPPY. MILLS. REALLY.

Stepping off my soap box...