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How to Identify a Puppy Mill — A Checklist from a Family Who Got Fooled (And Then Wasn't)
We bought our first dog from what turned out to be a puppy mill pipeline in 2008. We asked every question on every checklist we could find. We were still lied to. Here's what we know now that we didn't know then.
Apr 23, 2026Read
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Adorable Puppy Kennels, Rock Valley Iowa — What the USDA Records Show
The website describes healthy, happy puppies from professional breeders. The USDA inspection records tell a different story.
Apr 16, 2026Read
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What Is a Puppy Mill? And Why Does It Matter Where Your Dog Came From
Most people have heard the term. Far fewer know what it actually describes — or that it applies to the majority of puppies sold in pet stores and online.
Apr 14, 2026Read
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Why We Started TheLaineyProject
A few weeks ago we brought home a silver French Bulldog with one floppy ear. Then we looked up where she came from. This is what happened next.
Apr 10, 2026Read