I’ve recently come across this brilliant website from Australia called Where do puppies come from? It exposes some of the nasty truths behind puppy mills and pet shops. I urge you to read this website and spread the word.

How you can help to stop puppy mills

 1. Spread the word

Let people know that puppy mills exist and that you should never buy a puppy from a pet shop. The easiest way to effect change is by simple supply and demand. If you and everyone you know no longer considers buying a pet from a pet shop then these breeders lose their main outlet for profit. Pass this post to everyone you know.

2. Don’t shop at stores that sell pets

Buy food, supplies and toys at shops that do not sell pets; and be sure to tell them why they have you as a customer.

3. Adopt your next pet from a rescue group

Groups from around the country advertise pets looking for new homes. Puppies, pure breeds, designer dogs and mutts all come into rescue. A good rescue group will be able to help you choose the right dog for your lifestyle.

4. Donate

The shelters and rescues do not have the money behind them that the pet industry does. Help rescue by donating your old stuff, your time or your money.

5. Ensure that you never buy a dog from a puppy farm

If the only test you have to pass to get the puppy is whether your credit card charge goes through, that’s a pretty good sign the breeder doesn’t have the puppy’s best interests at heart - or yours. Many animal lovers feel they are saving the puppy in the pet shop window, but in reality you may be condemning the mother, a puppy mill dog, to a life of misery.