We recently saw on the news that a man who was running an unlicensed puppy mill set the place on fire. I couldn’t sleep that night because I kept thinking of those poor dogs. This apparently was the third puppy mill closed down in a two week period in Missouri. Sadly, those who are too sick or too aggressive may be put down. Hopefully most will just need minor rehabilitation since they have been kept in small cages and are most likely unsocialized. Then the shelters and rescue groups will have to find homes for them all.
Demand for certain breeds is what inspires unscrupulous dog breeders to form puppy mills. You can help curb demand by getting a purebred dog from experienced breeders, breed rescue groups, or animal shelters.
Check out this article for more information on the three puppy mills recently closed down in Missouri.
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