I am very pleased to be a speaker and part of a panel discussion this Wednesday at Drexel University.  The event is called The Puppy Economy and is presented by People for Animal Welfare.  Other presenters will be representatives from United Against Puppy Mills, the American Kennel Club, and the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement.  I am representing Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (DVGRR) and will be talking about my experiences with rehabilitating mill dogs, DVGRR’s incredible Project Home Life for helping Goldens rescued from mills get acclimated to being in a home situation, and I also will touch on the health and behavior issues of puppies born from mills.  Additionally, a clip of the documentary that I co-produced, Uncaged: Second Chances for Puppy Mill Breeder Dogs, will be shown. 

Any opportunity to educate the public on why they should not buy puppies from pet stores or disreputable breeders is a good thing and I’m hoping for a big turnout.  I wish that colleges and universities in this area would have similar events because, as you know, we’re right in the thick of puppy mill country, sad to say.  The majority of people I speak with who purchased dogs bought them from pet stores or farms.

If you know of anyone who lives in or near Philadelphia and would like to attend, here’s the link for more information:  http://thepuppyeconomy.eventbrite.com/