Most people do not have a CLUE about the puppy mill behind the scenes events which get the pups into the pet stores.

When Sugar flew in, there were 4 other dogs on the same flight. All puppies, all from puppy mill states, all Christmas presents. I had been speaking with some of the folks while we were all waiting for the flight to land and unload. (I made sure the kids weren't near by). One young man got so upset he said I had spoiled the dog for him and his girlfriend. Well, that wasn't what I was trying to do. I told him "you got the dog now, take good care of it, love it, and make sure others know."

I think it needs to be publicized more; not too likely to happen, commerce makes the world go around, at least in this country.