Today on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Lisa Ling went undercover to let viewers know about the horrors of puppy mills. According to wikipedia, puppy mills ”are large-scale dog breeding facilities that operate under substandard breeding conditions that provoke the development of chronic health problems, temperament issues, and hereditary defects.” The animals are often sold through pet stores accross the country. Winfrey, who had previously bought dogs from breeders, later stated ”I would never, ever adopt another pet now without going to a shelter to do it. I am a changed woman after seeing this show.”
Kudos to Oprah and to Ling for bringing this subject to the attention of their HUGE audience. To learn more, click here and here. If you are thinking of adding a new member to your furry family, listen to Oprah and avoid the pet store in favor of your local shelter!
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