Stark, Florida - do we have any members close by?

    • Gold Top Dog

    Stark, Florida - do we have any members close by?

     A friend of mine was down there recently and said there is a big flea market where there were more than 20 people selling puppies.  Her hubby said a lot of the pups smelled like urine/feces, as if they had been plucked from their cages and brought to the market... Can you say "backyard puppy mill"????  If there are any idoggers in that neighborhood, perhaps you could provide a little undercover scrutiny and report any bad stuff you see to the local authorities or nearest SPCA - any sick or dirty pups, etc.  Maybe pose as a buyer, find out where the "breeders" property is and go see the rest of the pups for yourself.  If we can expose irresponsible kennels, maybe we can stop them. 

    • Gold Top Dog

    I'm not sure where that is... there are a lot of them down in this area. =/

    I know we work closely in the Oldsmar Flea Market watching the animals in there - have confiscated from them a few times.

    • Gold Top Dog

    I'm in Sarasota - not sure where Spark is, but I would go!

    • Gold Top Dog

    Stark is where the state prison is -- it's northeast of Gainesville, between the main drag between Gainesville and Jacksonville.

    Right far piece from me actually.

    • Gold Top Dog

    Thanks, everyone.  Hope if you can't get there, you can at least spread the word not to buy flea market puppies or pups from any puppy mill or pet store.