Anyone who has seen an animal euthanized in a shelter for lack of a home knows the truth behind this dangerous myth. What YOU can do to help Spay or neuter your dogs and cats and encourage others to do the same. Adopt from your local animal shelter. All shelters are overloaded with adoptable animals who need homes. Don't buy animals from pet stores.
Chances are the cute puppy in the window came from a puppy mill.
Purchasing dogs from pet stores perpetuates the cruel puppy mill industry. Don't buy from breeders. Again, by purchasing an animal from a breeder you are encouraging the breeding of more animals. It doesn't make sense to breed more when we must kill so many. If you have your heart set on adopting a particular breed, check the newspaper for adult animals being given up, visit a shelter or contact a local breed rescue.