On this week's episode, our team sits down to discuss the interview with Devon and highlight some of the ways we have seen progress within the Amish community.

Unfortunately, Amish dog breeders are one of the most vilified groups in the country. Often labeled as cruel and inhumane, breeders from the Plain Community have to work twice as hard to prove that their operations are reputable. The comments we hear and read regarding this group of people can be awful and come across as extremely threatening. We are working hard to change that.

Hate has no place at our organization and we won't tolerate it in the spaces that we sit.

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In our latest episode, Mindi has a candid phone conversation with an unlikely ally, Devon- an Amish dog breeder who sells puppies to pet stores. Their friendship defies expectations, but is rooted in mutual respect and a shared desire to see the dog breeding industry improve.

For the first time publicly, an Amish breeder shares his story, his breeding program, and why he believes change is necessary from within. This powerful exchange challenges assumptions, finds common ground, and proves that progress sometimes starts with an honest conversation.

This week, Alexis joins Mindi and Kristen as we continue our conversations about our trips to visit USDA dog breeders and brokers. We share stories about what we've seen and discuss the surprising transparency that we've been given by some of the most notorious names in the business.

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