Where there is smoke

I am against pet stores which sell live animals. For anyone who wants to continue to wear blinders about what happens in these establishments, I offer yet another story which shows the normal conditions in most pet shops.
Most people who speak for these businesses, believe we in the animal rescue world are against purebred dogs. This is not true for me, or for most of the people I speak to. We are against puppy mills, which are the places where pet shops purchase most of the merchandise they sell. Notice I called these poor animals merchandise. This is because that is what they are considered. A way to make money. Period. No ifs, ands or buts about it.
I have said it before and will again: If you want a pedigreed dog, find a breeder who is listed with the AKC and make sure you visit them and check out their facilities. There are reputable breeders who provide this service when you simply must have those papers. There are also many, too many to count, homeless purebreds who wait in shelters and rescues for someone to give them a home.
Keep the heat on these pet stores. If you see disgusting conditions, call your local authorities. They will pay attention.