Chicagoist: Puppy Mill Buyout = More Puppies Up for Adoption!

Stephen

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:54:06 -0600

Dig, interesting observation. I myself am the proud "human counterpart" of two dogs rescued from a breeder/puppy mill, and reportedly my dogs were surrendered voluntarily by the breeder. The female has clearly been worked out - having raised several litters - and I'm guessing she just wasn't physically capable of birthing more pups for their business. I have to wonder how much these breeders and puppy mills really care about the animals, but it gives me some solace knowing there are a few out there who are willing to work with rescue groups to ensure a better life for them. Ideally this wouldn't be the case but I guess it's just the reality of the situation.

claimtofame

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:50:24 -0600

I am SO getting myself a three-headed dog...

PhotoshopAbuser

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:46:20 -0600

The puppies in the photo are from a pooch that was rescued along with 49 others from a puppy mill in Peotone, IL. The mother, Karma, stayed in a PAWS volunteers' home until the pups were old enough to be adopted.

PumaConcolor

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:12:40 -0600

Cerberus?

Dig

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:44:52 -0600

In all honesty, working together with breeders, fighters, animal abusers, etc. (not necessarily putting all of the above in the same category) is a novel approach that looks kind of effective so far. So long as the breeder stays out of business. Maybe breeders & dog fighters would be willing to "sell" their animals to humane organizations on a larger scale than this. Like that whole gun trade in thing, which I'd guess was the inspiration. Since dog fighters have experience working with animals maybe they can try their hand next at urban agriculture. With a good story to sell with produce they should be able to make a -more humane - killing.