Puppy Mills in the News

There have been several stories about puppy mills lately. Last night wcco featured a story about a puppy mill in Minnesota. There's video that's pretty disturbing that goes along with it. It's so sad to see that puppy mills exist, but I'm glad the mainstream media is picking up the story. There are a lot of people who don't know about puppy mills, and assume that if they're buying something online or at a store, it must be a legit business. It's our job in the animal welfare community to educate our friends and family about the truth! Whenever I hear someone is looking to add a dog or cat to his or her family, I make sure to tell them about rescue groups (like Pet Haven). People are generally amazed when they see how many great rescue groups exist, and see that they have a lot of choices. Bottom line, don't shop, adopt!