Recently, I learned that the AKC has decided to help PetLand stores register their puppy mill puppies. It seems the AKC has been losing revenue from a decrease in registrations so they hope to get more $$ from the puppy mills now. And now those puppy mill puppies will help further degrade dog breeding in the U.S.
"AKC has decided to help PetLand stores register their puppy mill puppies."
That's terrible news. If anyone wants a purebred it's soooo easy to get online or ask around, like at the vet's, and find the breeder with the desired dog.
PetSmart (SE Michigan) sells rescued dogs, pure- and crossbreed, in its stores. My kind of store!
It's possible to be profitable and still be kind to animals. There's no excuse for cruelty or neglect.