Shais_mom,
You posted that your local petland store
has signs to the effect"their dogs don't come
from 'puppy mills'.That's true!; they come
from Brokers, who purchase them from the puppy mills!!
Found two very good sites for more info:
http://www.igrescue.org/addie.html

This organization is supported by Westie Rescue,Brussels Griffon Rescue,Addies Safe House(Italian Greyhound Rescue),Maltese Rescue,Papillon Rescue,among others.

Also worth checking out is;
http://www.nopuppymills.com

for lists of AKC suspensions ,fines by USDA,
etc.Also info on Brokers/and Breeders.