Gotta love Miss Oprah for practicing what she preaches after investigating puppy mills and exposing the awful practices of the dog industry/pet stores. For her birthday this year, she rescued two springer spaniels from PAWS Chicago. Sunny and Lauren are now two of the luckiest dogs in the world (along with my dogs of course!)  [...]

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A year ago today we rescued Stella…our lovable, slightly crazy little girl! I still can’t believe that Don agreed to get a third dog! She came to the rescue we got her from as a surrender from a puppy mill.  Apparently she was the result of an accidental breeding between an Italian Greyhound and a [...]

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December 31st, 2009 by Anne | holiday

Ah New Year’s Eve. The day where we reflect on the year behind us and make goals for the year ahead. Here’s what’s on my family’s mind:

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I’m very thankful for being adopted this year. I’m glad that my parents decided to rescue and not buy. I’m also happy to have three siblings…two chihuahuas and a [...]

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I just received this email that was sent by Judy Varner, the president and CEO of the Nebraska Humane Society.  I’m always hearing people complain that they can’t do anything about the whole puppy mill situation because it’s just too big.  THIS IS SOMETHING THAT YOU CAN DO!!!!  Please read the message below.  I will [...]

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I’ve seen these toys for several years now and always think they are so cute.  I love that there are so many different dog breed figurines available.  But something has always rubbed me wrong about this brand…it’s name.  My life’s mission is to educate people on how to get and own a dog responsibly.  This [...]

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This video, made by animal activist Jerry Borders, addresses the link between Petland and puppy mills.  It’s not very long, so please watch it, especially if you’ve never heard of a puppy mill.  We can all do something to help save these wonderful dogs and not stepping foot into Petland or any other pet store [...]

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