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By now, most dog lovers know that puppy mills are bad. Yet, that hasn’t stopped these breeding businesses from existing and even thriving. I volunteer at table events where I help spread awareness about puppy mills, and I have had many people ask me “which states have banned puppy mills?” Unfortunately, the answer isn’t as uplifting as you’d think, but it’s important for us to know so we can make positive changes. This was one of my former foster dogs who came from a bad bree

When I volunteer at events to spread information about puppy mills, one of the most common questions I get is “why do puppy mills still exist?” It’s a great question because, for anyone who adores dogs, it’s difficult to think about why anyone would purposely hurt them and why laws would still allow these places to exist. Unfortunately, there are several reasons puppy mills still exist. I personally don’t think they’re good reasons, but they explain why our world still allows

Most dog lovers know that puppy mills are bad, but not everyone can give a clear answer when asked, “What is a puppy mill?” Unfortunately, many new dog parents who know to avoid puppy mills end up supporting one of these bad breeding businesses unknowingly. So, let’s take a look at the puppy mill definition, along with some information on how to avoid puppy mills and help put an end to them. If you have no idea what a puppy mill is, don't feel bad. The only reason I know so m