I see it didn't let me say it. Let me try it again Guideposts d o t c o m. You get the gist! After you get to the site then just type in puppy mill and the story should pull right up. Also, the author wrote a book on her experience if anyone's interested. It's called "A Rare Breed Of Love" by Jana Kohl. You can order the book by going to ararebreedoflove d o t c o m.
Jaybay, there are tons of great dogs out there who would make great pets! All they need is a little love and patience. Dogs can be very forgiving. Us humans could learn a lot from a dog.
My aunt was widowed this year and rescued a little bichon who was used as a breeder in a mill for 8 years. Because she was older and not an outgoing, socialized personality, nobody wanted her. Well, she was exactly what my aunt needed and vice versa. It's beyond wonderful watching both my aunt and her pup return to the land of the living.
A good friend of ours just loves Labrador Retrievers, and always thought he had to pay a fortune for a "good" puppy. We've worked on him over the years educating him about various breed rescues and finally convinced him. He rescued a 2 year old Lab who turned out to be epileptic, but they both have a great life together. Even better, the neighbor is now a huge proponent of rescue vs. purchasing animal companions. If my neighbor's "hard heart" can be pierced, nothing is impossible. :-)