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It continues to amaze us that so many people are still unaware that the puppies sold in Pet Stores, over the Internet and YES...from that "friendly sweet farmer" are puppy mill puppies.

If we all work hard at explaining this fact to everyone that we know...we will win this battle and stop the suffering of man's best friend in puppy mills.

Thousands of puppies are waiting for homes...in shelters and rescues all over this country. Please encourage them to search for the exact puppy they want by going to: http://www.Petfinder.com or http://www.the shelterpetproject.org. Pick the breed, age, gender and even see pictures. 

Please do not ever buy a puppy from a pet store, over the internet or from the newspaper etc. These people are not telling you the truth. Thank you!

  If we stop BUYING and instead ADOPT from shelters ... the puppy mills will go out of business.

Go to:   https://www.petfinder.com    or

https://www.theshelterpetproject.com

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For those who would like to reach us by mail, our address is:

ClosePuppyMills.com

P.O. Box  311

Stewartstown, PA  17363

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN REPORT A PUPPY MILL?

If you have purchased a puppy who was/is sick or has experienced health problems and you suspect that he/she came from a puppy mill, please call and report this as a possible puppy mill sale.

 PLEASE call:  1-877-MILL-TIP

OR 

1-866-601-SPCA

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*** You can also complete the form at the following website if you have purchased a sick puppy and the Humane Society of the United States will have their puppy mill task force investigate. ***

http://humanesociety.org/forms/puppy_buyer_complaint_form.html

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"Until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things, humanity will not find peace."

                                              - Albert Schweitzer



*** Sample letter/e-mail to send to YOUR Senators or representatives ***

Please make it personal and add a sentence or two of your 'own'. Feel free to copy & paste.

*Don't forget to SIGN.

Dear Senator,

As one of the millions of animal lovers in this country, I am deeply concerned but also outraged at the inhumane and torturous treatment of dogs in PUPPY MILLS across this nation and want this issue to be made a priority for Congress.

We want the Animal Welfare Act enforced to the fullest extent and expanded to include kennels that sell puppies directly to the public.  We want the USDA held accountable for truthful and accurate inspection reports of these horrible places. The most recent published report by the Inspector General proves that the USDA has NOT been doing it's job of enforcing the AWA and has been allowing violations to continue for decades!  The people are watching closely to see how our elected officials will handle this horrific problem that is truly a disgrace to our country.

Please give this matter your immediate attention.

Thank you,

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PLEASE address at least 1 of your letters/e-mails to

TOM VILSACK of the USDA. 

Contact info: 

E-mail is: AgSec@usda.gov

Tom Vilsack

U.S Dept of Agriculture

1400 Independence Ave  S.W.

Washington  D.C    20250

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*  You can find your senators and congressman @:

        www.senator.gov

        www.house.gov