Andrea Rosebrock 
We’re getting closer and closer to that holiday time of year and no doubt many families are already thinking about it. You can bet puppy millers are all gearing up to fill those pet stores and newspapers and internet with thousands and thousands of cute little puppies. Puppies from parents that live in puppy mill hell. It’s not too early to start getting the word out and he’s a great little interview with Laura Maloney, Senior VP of the ASPCA Anti-cruelty talking about adding a new furry family member. Prospective pet owners may be enticed by the cute puppy in the window, but purchasing that dog helps support an industry that far too often practices animal cruelty.
Now I do know that pretty much everyone who is a regular here already knows this but lets share this and get the word out to friends and family, encourage them to share it too. It’s definitely not too early to get a campaign going to adopt for the holiday season if someone wants a new puppy or kitten, dog or cat. Shelters are just packed with the economy and more and more people are surrendering pets because they can’t afford them, have to move somewhere they can’t have them or a whole laundry list of other reasons. Make it a mission to give the gift of life. If you can’t yourself, then spread the word!!
Oh I hate the holidays for this reason. Come February, March and April, shelters are going to be over run with these fur babies. The newness of a puppy will have worn off, and everyone will know it is work to take care of these little ones.
Great awareness D., too bad people who need to see this won’t.
I know what you mean Susie, to me anymore the holidays mean surrendered and dumped furbabies a few months later. This is a subject that needs to be harped on again and again. People need to share this information with anyone and everyone and eventually we can only hope it will get in the face of someone where it will make a difference!!
D.
I just wish…..a huge wish for the holidays…that every single puppy mill in the world is shut down.
One question D and Sue. What happens to those cute little puppies in the pet store window if they do NOT get adopted? They need love and a family as well. It certainly isn’t their fault they were born in a puppy mill. Wish I could think of a way to save them as well, without contributing to puppy mills. They are little innocents as well. Believe me, I would never contribute to the Puppy Mills…..I believe 100% in saving a friend from the animal shelter, but I was just wondering.
Jess, almost all of them are bought, and seldom are they still sitting after the holidays. The pet stores only bring in X amount of puppies, and replenish when the need is there.
It is not like the old days, in the 40’s and 50’s where a reputable breeder had his dogs showcased in the pet store. Now, it is for the almighty buck.