About 

Our vision is to create a strong, unified voice for responsible care of dogs in Virginia. Our mission is to educate the public about the commercial dog breeding industry and practices of pet stores selling live puppies, kittens, and bunnies; and to influence animal legislation that will significantly improve the lives of animals.

Faith and Manny: the Puppies that Started It All

These two sick puppies from a puppy mill in Iowa were sold by Petland-Fairfax VA in July 2017. Both had giardiasis, digestive issues, lack of rear muscle development, dermal issues; were under weight; had recovered from "a little cold" in June, which was actually Kennel Cough; and Faith had a lunated patella.  They were rescued by a caring group in the dog community with knowledge of pet store puppy illnesses, received immediate veterinary care, and are now in permanent homes.  Their story could have been very different and speaks to the need for legislation to prevent puppy sales in pet stores.