The state of Virginia has over 1,000 unlicensed and there for illegal breeding facilities. The following videos, will give you some insight into where that cute pup at the pet store came from, and the conditions it was forced to endure.
Shortly after this video was produced, Junior Horton, a Carroll County Virginia puppy miller, had more than 1,000 of his dogs seized.He was convicted of 14 counts of animal cruelty and 25 neglect charges back in July of 2008.
In 2006 close to 43,000 dogs where euthanized in the state of Virginia, most not because they were ill or aggressive but rather because there simpley was no home or rescue for them to go to.
Please when considering adding a new pet to your family avoid the pet stores and opt to search shelters and rescue groups in your area