Puppy Mills

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Which would you rather do? In short, when you are buying a puppy at a pet store, it came from a puppy mill. In addition to being sold in pet stores, puppy mill dogs are also sold directly through the public via the Internet, through newspaper ads, and at swap meets and flea markets. You may wonder, why does it matter where the puppy came from? It is because buying dogs that come from puppy mills supports an inhumane industry. Puppy mills make sure that profit comes first over the well-being of the dogs that they sell. A responsible breeder places their primary importance on producing the healthiest puppies they… Read More Continue Reading

Buying Vs. Adopting a Dog

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Ready to bring a new canine member into your family? Good for you. Having a dog will enrich your life in many different ways. Thinking about how to find the right dog for you? You may be considering whether you would like to adopt from a shelter or buy a puppy from your local pet store. Let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of both. Cost When you choose to pay retail for a pet, expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $1,000. When you adopt instead, you save big. An adopted dog will only cost $50 to $200, depending whether it is adopted from a city shelter… Read More Continue Reading

“Puppies Are Dicks” What?

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A book with an unforgettable name, “Puppies Are Dicks” was written by Eric Sims. Why does the author have such a strong opinion about puppies? Perhaps it is because puppies from a dog store come from a puppy mill or a breeder. Puppy owners spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars to buy the puppy of their choice. Eric challenges us to take a hard look at this concept. Is it morally right to do this when there are thousands of older dogs who need adopting in local shelters? Every year, approximately 3.9 million dogs enter animal shelters across the country. According to the ASPCA, about 1.2 million of these… Read More Continue Reading