0_Apprentice
Hello, I am an big animal lover.  I volunteer at the Humane Society.
1_Wizard
That is fantastic. I love animals too. You must really enjoy helping to stop animal sufferin and cruelty.
0_Apprentice
I do.  The organization does a lot of good work.  From protecting animals from harm, to promoting responsible pet ownership
1_Wizard
Promoting responsible pet ownership is so important. As well as reducing the number of homeless pets.
0_Apprentice
Yes.  The are also a big enemy and critic of puppy mills.  
1_Wizard
Ugh! Puppy mills are horrible. Any breeder who can put money over the welfare of the animals should not be able to raise them. I wonder how many they stop?
0_Apprentice
I know they helped authorities confiscate over 35,000 pets from mills one year
1_Wizard
That is very impressive. I am glad to see them working to end the puppy mills. I think some backyard breeders should be stopped too
0_Apprentice
I agree.  People need to focus more on the existing dogs that need homes.  There are plenty of great animals out there that would make wonderful pets
1_Wizard
Yes. There are so many needy animals and really no need for selective breeding when there are so many homeless pets out there.