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Updated on September 28, 2014

Time Magazine and Designer Dogs

My last blog post included a bit of ranting about puppy mills and the importance of purchasing puppies responsibly. While it’s unusual for me to rant two weeks in a row I simply can’t resist given what I… Read More

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Posted on July 28, 2013

Thinking of Breeding Your Dog?

For many people the prospect of producing puppies is ever so tempting. There are all kinds of reasons for wanting to bring new dogs into the world ranging from replicating that ideal dam or sire to the desire… Read More

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Posted on September 10, 2011

Puppy Mill Awareness Day – September 17, 2011

Heads up everyone! This Saturday, September 17th is Puppy Mill Awareness Day. I’ve spent plenty of time on my soapbox in an uproar about puppy mills and I will continue to do so until I no longer have to… Read More

Category: Speaking for Spot, Animal Welfare, Adoptions, rescue organizations, Puppy Mills, Animal Abuse Tags: Dr. Nancy Kay, Nancy Kay DVM, rescue organizations, Speaking for Spot, puppy mills, Reputable breeder, puppy mill awareness day, pet stores

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Updated on January 15, 2011

Dog Auctions

I wish I were a fiction writer and the details within this blog were simply a product of my imagination. Unfortunately dog auctions are a painful and despicable fact of life. As much as I dislike crafting blogs… Read More

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