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Zoey is APRI registered…which means what exactly?

During my ongoing education on puppy mills the question of certifications and what potential owners should be on the lookout for continues to come up. So, let’s look at Zoey’s certifications. She has one:  She is APRI registered. I had never heard of APRI before the upscale boutique we bought her from told me how […]

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Packing up for Missouri

So today I start packing for the big trip to Wheatland, MO. I am going to go ahead and send some crates, toys, food, medicine, etc. I have no idea what we are going to run into. I spoke with my mother last night and she may actually go with me on this adventure. I […]

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Insomnia

1:34 AM – I cannot sleep. I just keep thinking about the puppy mill/dog auction on Friday and Saturday. I just hope that Zoey’s parents are not going to bring a ton of money as a ton of money we don’t have. I just have this fear that some puppy miller in overalls or something […]

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Two Hearts Are Better Than One

Why did we even think about getting Zoey in the first place?  It was because our older dog, Abby, was displaying extreme separation anxiety when I would leave in the morning (I am always last out of the house), pouting, laying on the bed, and generally being unresponsive.  There was no question that she was […]

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Nervous

So by this point next week I will be at the puppy auction bidding on Zoey’s Mom and Dad. I cannot publish this blog yet as there is a chance as the word could get to Missouri. I doubt Evelyn really cares as long as her dogs bring good money. I hav been watching videos […]

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Why you should Adopt (and not Shop) for a dog

-25% of the dogs in the pound are purebred. -Number of cats and dogs entering a shelter each year 6-8 million -Average number of cats and dogs adopted out each year from the shelter:  4-6 million -Average number of cats and dogs euthanized each year:  4-6 million

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