Is #AdoptDontShop barking up the wrong tree? Ethical breeders think so

Rescue groups stand against any form of breeding, but enthusiasts refuse to be lumped with illicit puppy mills

08 February 2021 - 20:36 By Raahil Sain

The campaign #AdoptDontShop is frequently advocated on social media locally and internationally, seeking to encourage people to adopt dogs from shelters or rescue organisations rather than purchase a dog from a breeder or puppy mill...

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