Topic: Puppy MillsOrganization: Puppy Mill Cruelty/Individuals Buying Dogs from Puppy Mills/Stricter Federal and State Laws/Encouraging Individuals to do not buy from pet stores/onlineSpecific Objective: To persuade the public to buy their dogs from breeders and not from internet puppy mills, as puppy mills can be detrimental to a puppy's health. IntroductionA. Attention-getter: How many of you own a dog?B. Relevance: I'm sure many of you have been tempted to buy a puppy by browsing the many websites online filled with cute pictures of healthy puppies.C. Credibility: A few years ago, my roommate Anna was desperate for a new puppy. The easiest place to find one was an online site full of cute Pomeranian puppies. Although she really wanted to rescue a dog from a nearby shelter, she completely fell in love with a photo online of a beautiful brown and white Pomeranian puppy. Anna immediately purchased the puppy online and ended up receiving the dog shortly after. Paisley was a ball full of what seemed like healthy energy. Anna took great care of her and made sure she had everything a puppy needs. About three months later, Paisley started having seizures and was taken to the vet. The veterinarian said Paisley suffered from a blood defect commonly seen in dogs from puppy mills. Unfortunately, Paisley had to be put down because she was in too much pain to recover.D. Propositional Statement: Puppy mills are inhumane because they produce puppies with health defects that could eventually lead to their pain, suffering, or even death. It is very important that the public is informed about the harm that puppy mills cause to animals. There should also be more rules...... middle of paper ...... coming from her mother and transported to a pet store where she was locked in a cage until she was bought by my friend Hailey. I want you to think about her excitement about having a home and Hailey's excitement about having a new pet to love. Now I want you to think about Hailey who received the devastating news that her puppy had to be euthanized and Daisy's fear when she was taken from her owner's hands and put to death.D. Call to action: Challenge your audience to be responsible pet consumers and not buy dogs from pet stores or on the internet. Instead, I encourage you to adopt from their local animal shelter. In an animal shelter you can find many amazing and healthy animals. If you buy from a breeder, be extremely careful and ask to see the puppy's parents. Please also contact your congressional representative and encourage them to help pass the PUPS bill..