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Originally Posted by krisk
I am a hunter and have participated in numerous rodeos. I don't buy factory farmed beef or pork, it all comes straight from the small farmer. I have in the past bred Newfoundland dogs that get damn near as much attention and time as any human children.
I take a great deal of umbrage at being even referenced to in the same universe, let alone breath as a puppy mill participant.
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One of my cousins breeds Scotties. She takes an amazing amount of care with them, and makes certain they go to really good homes. However, she only has one breeding pair at a time, and only produces a litter every other year or so.
Of course, she gets top dollar for the puppies because they are all potential show dogs. Puppy mills, on the other hand, are simply there to crank out puppies for pet stores (one reason why I would NEVER get an animal at a pet store .... I think stores that sell live animals should be shut down -- you want a cat or a dog, then go to Pet-Co or Petsmart or your local shelter and ADOPT one).
Puppy mills are simply evil. Breeding dogs or cats and taking good care of them is fine by me. Of course, you'll never catch me buying a pure bred dog or cat. I'm much to fond of mutts and moggies.