This program concentrates on the absolute first step in responsible dog ownership: finding a dog to adopt, whether from a shelter, a rescue organization, or from a breeder. What makes a good breeder and how do you find one? And what about the pejorative term term “puppy mill,” a term which is in fact often used very loosely to cover different sorts of organizations? This show throws some light on the this controversial topic.
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Guests:
- Aryn Fross, Asst. Training Director of Des Moines Obedience Training Club, a volunteer for Illinois Doberman Rescue
- Rex Myers, owner of Century Farm Puppies in Grundy Center IA
- Mindy Callison, founder of Bailing Out Benjy
- Dr. Robyn Stuck DVM, owner and veterinarian of Radcliffe Complete Small Animal Care and Laser Center and On FaceBook
- Lisa Kuehl, President of the Iowa Coalition For Pet Adoption and on FaceBook
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Other organizations mentioned:
- Pet Finder
- United Kennel Club
- American Kennel Club
- Central Iowa Kennel Club
- Cyclone Country Kennel Club
Hosts: Kay Puttock and Stephanie Schubert
Originally broadcast 06/06/2014
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