Groomer Helps Poodle Rescued From Puppy Mill and the Dog's Condition Is Heartbreaking
Here's how you can find an ethical breeder too.
One of the most wonderful and educational TikTok accounts out there belongs to @Ilikedogsmorethanyou, who is a dog groomer, animal advocate, and a wonderful source of information. Recently Marcia, who owns the account, posted a video showing Dusty, a standard poodle who was rescued from a doodle puppy mill. Marcia was called to perform a neglect case shave down.
The video is very hard to watch, and Dusty has been extremely neglected, but thankfully this story has a very happy ending.
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@SamanthaLocke asks such an important question with, "How do you know if you’re buying from a mill rather than a reputable breeder?"
@ILikedogsmorethanyou posted an excellent video with the reply to this question.
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It's also a good idea to check with the AKC's Breed Parent Club if you are looking for a purebred dog breeder.
@AmandaAldonza comments, "Oh God this hurt my heart. I’ve groomed doodle mill puppies and breeder females and they just break me. Bred so unethically but people still buy them!" @EmmaTinklenberg adds, "He’s so small under all that." @Igrunie replies, "Thank you for the work you’re doing."
@Ilikedogsmorethanyou also posted an update on Sweet Dusty.
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Dusty is not available for adoption because he is still, understandably, very fearful around humans. It's so sweet to watch him play with the other dogs in the snow. Here's hoping now that he's in a safe place he can learn how to trust again. We are all rooting for you Dusty!
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