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Puppy Mill Survivor Issues

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I told this very conscientious soon-to-be-dog-mom to call into my show so I could explain about what the issues are in puppy mill “survivors.”

Hi Tracie,

We’re really looking forward to listening to the podcast and also getting a copy of your The Dog Bible.

I did as you suggested and checked into those websites…on the akc website I didn’t see anything that looked right for us…all older dogs and I’m concerned about bringing all of those issues into our family with my kids and their friends frequently at the house.

There were two pups at a nearby rescue that I found through petfinder.com and I have begun to correspond with the managers of that facility. These pups are both young puppy mill survivors. Is there a place I can go to become fully informed about the risks we would be assuming if we adopt a puppy mill survivor? I see the sweet and sad little eyes of these puppies and would love to give them a home. At the same time, the practical side of me is concerned that I am going to risk breaking the hearts of my 8 and 10 year olds by bringing a puppy that is potentially very sick into our home, having them fall in love and then too soon, be in a position that we won’t be able to keep the puppy for one reason or another. I know and understand all of the reasons that it is important to get your dog from a reputable breeder. Taking a rescue pup certainly would help the puppy for a time, I can see, of course. I just need to be sure that it is not going to cause undue stress on our family. I want to be sure we go into this with our eyes wide open.

I know you are a “one woman show” as I have spent a good time reading your website. I sincerely appreciate your time and effort on our behalf! Feel free to use my e-mail on your show.

Rebecca
Plymouth, MI


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