Avoiding Puppy Mills:
Puppy Mills are despicable places run by despicable people. The best way to avoid supporting a puppy mill is to avoid shopping at stores or boutiques or from unprofessional breeders. If you want a dog or even a puppy, one of the best things to do is contact a shelter and adopt a dog. There are organizations and rescue shelters that specialize in almost every breed, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding the doggy of your dreams.
For more information on puppy mills, visit the following:
http://www.americanhumane.org/search.jsp?query=mississippi+puppy+mill&inc=10
http://www.idausa.org/campaigns/puppymills/unwanted/unwanted.html
http://www.dosomething.org/whatsyourthing/Animal+Welfare/Puppy+Mills
If you suspect anyone is running a puppy mill or you would like to know more about the adoption agencies in your area, you can contact S.C.R.A.P.S. (Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service) at
SCRAPS
2521 North Flora Road
Spokane Valley, WA
99216
(509) 477-2532
Or try their website at: http://www.spokanecounty.org/SCRAPS/content.aspx?c=2487
