Speaking Up for the Voiceless, and Standing Up for Dogs Everywhere
September 20 brings together two powerful messages that go paw-in-paw:
🐶 Puppy Mill Awareness Day
🦴 Responsible Dog Ownership Day
At DogStoreOnline, we believe every dog deserves a safe, loving home. We believe in ethical choices, informed adoption, and the simple truth that owning a dog is a lifelong promise, not a passing phase.
Today, we’re raising awareness, sharing facts, and offering heartfelt reminders that how we choose, raise, and love our dogs makes all the difference in their lives—and in the world.
🚫 What Is a Puppy Mill?
Puppy mills are large-scale commercial breeding operations that prioritize profit over welfare.
Dogs in these facilities often live in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions, without proper veterinary care, socialization, or basic comforts. They’re bred repeatedly, and their puppies are sold—often to pet stores or online—without regard for health, temperament, or future family fit.
The result?
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Puppies with serious medical or behavioral issues
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Adult dogs who suffer in silence, never knowing love
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Families left heartbroken when their new pet becomes ill
📢 Puppy Mill Awareness Day exists to change that.
🐾 What Responsible Dog Ownership Looks Like
On this same day, we also recognize Responsible Dog Ownership Day—a celebration of the people who do it right.
That means:
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Researching breeds and adoption options before bringing a dog home
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Spaying and neutering
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Providing regular vet care, proper nutrition, and daily enrichment
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Committing to your dog for their entire lifetime
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Being an advocate—not just for your dog, but for all dogs
We know our customers take this seriously—because that’s who you are. You treat your dogs like royalty, and we’re proud to support that love with everything we do.
💗 How You Can Help
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Adopt when you can – and if buying, only from responsible, vetted breeders who let you meet the parents and see the living conditions
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Never buy a puppy from a pet store or unverified online seller
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Donate or volunteer with rescues that fight against puppy mills
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Spread awareness – share this post or simply talk to friends about ethical pet ownership
🐶 A Note From Our Founder
As someone who lives daily with a beloved service dog and grew up around rescue pups, I know the difference a loving home can make. At DogStoreOnline, we support ethical sourcing, responsible ownership, and advocacy.
Today, I ask you to hug your dog, share their story, and stand up for the ones still waiting to be rescued.
🐾 Together, We Can Change Lives
Let’s raise awareness. Let’s lift up responsible dog parents. And let’s work toward a future where every dog is safe, known, and loved.
🐾 Happy Responsible Dog Ownership Day
📢 And a strong stand for Puppy Mill Awareness Day
—From all of us at DogStoreOnline
