Paw Prints
A blog by the friendly folks at Midland Humane Coalition
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A blog by the friendly folks at Midland Humane Coalition
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Created in 2006 by animal expert and behaviorist Colleen Paige, the day was designated to bring awareness to the abusive and inhumane practices in these mills, where female dogs are continuously bred to produce puppies to sell for profit. Conditions in these facilities are often deplorable, and when the adults are no longer able to reproduce, they are regularly abandoned or euthanized. The way to fight back against puppy mills is to adopt from shelters and refrain from purchasing animals from pet stores and other sources that obtain puppies from mills to sell for profit. The buck stops here! This is a prime example of supply and demand. If people will adopt homeless animals from shelters rather than purchasing from back-yard breeders and puppy mills, there will be no demand for such an appalling industry. (Please note: the author of this article is not referring to reputable kennels that breed and show purebred dogs). On National Puppy Day, many shelters and rescues will hold “open houses” to allow people to visit with get to know adoptable dogs that need a home. Want a puppy? ADOPT, DON'T SHOP! Avoid puppy mills. Check out local shelters and rescues instead. There is already an overabundance of puppies being born into this world -- they need homes.
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WelcomeHello! Welcome to our blog, pet lovers! We hope to share some helpful information regarding pet care, health and wellness here. Stay tuned for updates! Archives
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LocationJoe and Van Mabee Animal Rescue Center (ARC)
10210 W HWY 80 E Midland, TX 79706 Mailing Address PO BOX 53213 Midland, TX 79710 HOURS: M - Sun: 8am - 4pm (Closed for break 12-1pm) The ARC: 432-557-3405 Designed and Managed By: Acquire Tech
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