Category Archives: Puppy Mills

Wiener Dogs Are Wonderful

Posted on January 5, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Even though Windy and Jake are the same breed, their personalities are different. Jake is more outgoing, Windy sedate. Jake can demand with a strong bark what he wants: treats, walks or attention. Windy, however, makes eyes at you while … Continue reading →

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Dogs’ New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2010 by daysofourdogs

As I look toward 2011, here is what I think my furkids would resolve: Jake — take more naps. Hope — work on trust issues. Windy – plot to become the alpha dog. As for me, I plan to get … Continue reading →

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Dog Auction Ban Fails; Puppy Mills Continue

Posted on December 30, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Ohio probably will remain for at least another year as one of the most notorious puppy mills states in the nation. The Coalition to Ban Dog Auctions did not get enough signatures to place the ban in the hands of … Continue reading →

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Puppy Mill Girl Shows Her Smarts

Posted on December 21, 2010 by daysofourdogs

In spite of being in an Amish puppy mill for five years, Hope is an intelligent dog. This month we celebrate her being out of the mill for two years, and today she surprised me. We feed the furkids twice … Continue reading →

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More Progress for Puppy Mill Girl

Posted on December 13, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Hope, our Amish puppy mill girl, has been free of the mill for two years, after having spent five years in it. Recently, she gave me more anticipation of her becoming a normal dog. Hope loves to go for walks … Continue reading →

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Puppy Mill Girl Still Anxious

Posted on December 2, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Hope has been free of the Amish puppy mill for almost two years. She has lived with us for nearly 15 months. Hope has improved greatly. She never goes into a crate, will let you pat her on the head … Continue reading →

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A Sniff On the Hand

Posted on November 10, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Hope is inching toward a little more trust. Jake and Windy started barking and wanting my attention while I was seated. Hope watched. They were nagging me for a walk. While they were being petted, Hope came up and joined … Continue reading →

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She’s Got Her Bark Back

Posted on November 9, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Windy continues to improve. She has been quiet since her surgery until yesterday. She got her bark back. Windy’s bark, though, is not normal. One of her previous owners had her debarked. Debarking is a cruel procedure of cutting a … Continue reading →

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Missouri Puppy Mill Bill Passes

Posted on November 3, 2010 by daysofourdogs

If you have more than 10 breeding dogs in Missouri, you will have to meet certain standards for veterinary care, food and housing. People will not be allowed to own more than 50 dogs for breeding. For more about the … Continue reading →

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Progress Continues

Posted on November 2, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Hope has been doing a little trick for the past couple of weeks my husband didn’t tell me about until yesterday. When he comes home, Jake and Windy run to great him, but Hope decides to do something different. Hope … Continue reading →

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