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Mel's avatar

Having adopted and rehabbed at least 3 mill dogs, this is one area I get absolutely angry about. I have educated people and many have made different decisions, but some still go ahead and get one from a miller anyways. Those are the ones that I just cannot even speak with anymore. What gets me even more angry is when they claim they “adopted” the dog from a puppy mill. Really?

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Speaking for Spot's avatar

Super disheartening.

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Anton's avatar

​Kayn, your article "Cognitive Dissonance and Puppy Mills" offers a compelling examination of the internal conflicts individuals face regarding puppy mills. Your insights encourage readers to reflect on their values and the choices they make when acquiring pets. Thank you for shedding light on this important issue.

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lori b..'s avatar

I love this! I do NOT deal with puppy mills nor do I eat meat.

I think you gave some really insightful things for your readers to think about.

I hope you have a great week.

Thank you for all that you do for the animals.

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Speaking for Spot's avatar

Thank you Lori!

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SSS's avatar

Powerful words Nancy, thank you

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Speaking for Spot's avatar

Most welcome.

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Dog Wise's avatar

Very hard to get this message across. You have the puppy in the pet shop in your arms and the justification is that someone will buy this puppy and he is already here.

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Speaking for Spot's avatar

Agreed!

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Evermore Pet Food, Inc.'s avatar

Thank you for this post! It's a message that needs to be broadcast far and wide....

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Speaking for Spot's avatar

Yes indeed!

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Cindy Ojczyk's avatar

Excellent points about our weird human way of rationalizing what we want even when we know it isn't right.

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Speaking for Spot's avatar

Thanks Cindy.

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