[Ditter]

He is not talking about the people who raise a few litters in their kitchen or garage. I think he is referring to the breeders who raise many animals but don't really love dogs, they just do it for the money. They are the ones who will use his services and then stiff him for the bill. He is a vet because he really cares for dogs and cats and their welfare and he has done nothing else for about 50 years.

[brytlea]

You have to forgive my asking. The term “puppy mill” is a good example. We all think we know what it means. We have an idea in our head. I used to use it myself, but I don’t anymore. Why? Because it now is being used by the Animal Rights folk as a term for people who breed. So, I just find terminology can seem innocent but not really defined and then it becomes part of an agenda.
And as much as I dislike large commercial kennels myself, some probably do really love dogs. You have no idea how hard it is for me to say that. But it is probably true.