United States Moves to End Puppy Mill Imports

[BrotherIvan]

22. But they're all loved and only bred a few times!!!!!

You are correct, there are rescues for specific breeds that will contact you when they find exactly what you are looking for. There is no reason on earth to support one of these places. There may be some good ones, but the horrors endured by these poor animals is cruel to the extreme.

Spreading these falsehoods is why people think rescue dogs are somehow less desirable than a "pure-bred." When in fact, mutts are healthier. Most puppy mills and backyard breeders inbreed their animals in a dirty little secret they don't tell owners. Hip dysplasia and other diseases are becoming more common because of these breeders.

Totally selfish people who think they need some kind of designer dog can't be helped. But those who are trying to decide on a dog for their family should try to seek information. It's easy to find and it is horrifying.