Commercial dog breeders strive to maximize profits and produce as many puppies as possible; little to no effort is made to socialize the animals or provide veterinary care. They are forced to live in tiny, filthy cages and are bred at every opportunity, even if they are sick, injured or have poor genetic traits that could be passed on to their puppies. The Problem with Pet Sellers Pet stores and websites that sell puppies are built to move “units”—that is, live animals—efficiently and by any means necessary. Since customers don’t see the environment, the puppies came from, sellers can easily deceive them with “no puppy mill” promises or by claiming to have “zero tolerance” for cruel breeding. Pet sellers can also emphasize that their breeders are USDA-licensed or that the puppies have AKC registration,

Keep Your Cat Safe from Fireworks: Tips and Advice Why Do Cats Hate Fireworks? Cats often exhibit extreme fear and anxiety when exposed to fireworks due to their natural instinct to respond to loud noises and sudden movements. This heightened sensitivity is rooted in their evolution as predators, where they relied on sharp hearing and quick reflexes to detect potential prey or threats. One key reason for this aversion is the intense auditory stimulation caused by firework explosions. The sudden and repeated bursts of sound can be overwhelming for cats, triggering a stress response that manifests as fear and anxiety behaviors such as hiding, panting, or even self-soothing through repetitive actions like grooming. Expert insights suggest that feline behavior is influenced by their brain’s processing of sensory information. Firework noises may stimulate the