June Debassige The Puppy Mill Book

The characters and events in their book are fictional. The individuals, both human and animal, came to life after a turbulent night in dreamland from which I awoke compelled to put pen to paper. The events penned in this story are fiction; however, the focus on the book is based on fact. Puppy mills, puppy barns, and animal abuse happen. I cannot condone nor will I apologize for the illicit actions of my fictional characters; however I can offer this advice: take the decision to purchase a family pet seriously, do your homework and buy from a reputable breeder. If you are looking for a purebred, look at adopting a resume, and chances are you will find yourself the perfect match. 

Newman, the dog on the cover, is real, the non-fictional in a fictional novel. I chose from the many shelters and abused dogs I have encountered. Newman is one of the lucky ones - he had a real-life champion in his side, and I thank each of you sincerely for that. The reason I chose Newman was simple: his expression, which at first glance you may think is comical, but there is nothing funny about Newman. That look is terror, a reaction he had when anyone came close to his space. Maybe he anticipated another beating? Newman was rescued by a women in Florida who used her own time and money to save animals from abuse. She never refused an animal in distress. Kudos to KB.