And all that suffering is completely unnecessary. The puppy mills could be put out of business overnight if pet stores and other middlemen lost the right to sell dogs. Who would buy a dog directly from a puppymill?

In Canada our animal cruelty laws are a disgrace. Sickos can do the most horrendous things to their "pets" without fear of punishment. Even people who don't like animals should see the wider social benefit of dealing seriously with these crimes - every serial killer starts out harming animals. While most animal abusers don't go that far, it's a sure bet that life isn't too sweet for their spouses and kids.

(Am I the only one who thinks we may be spaying and neutering the wrong species?)

Thanks Sue for lending your voice to advocate for these wonderful creatures.

May I be half the person my dogs think I am.