The HSUS estimates that animal shelters care for 6-8 million dogs and cats every year in the United States, of whom approximately 3-4 million are euthanized! Unless you are "showing" a dog there is NO NEED to buy a family pet from a breeder. Reputable breeders will not sell to a puppy store. We need to stop breeding and selling puppies for the greed of humans and remember the innocent voiceless victims that are silenced everyday in our local shelters~~ ADOPT~DON'T SHOP!