About Us

“A dog is not a thing. A thing is replaceable. A dog is not. A thing is disposable. A dog is not. A thing doesn’t have a heart. A dog’s heart is bigger than any “thing” you can ever own.” ― Elizabeth Parker, Paw Prints in the Sand

Dog lovers deserve a simple, bold way to stand up for animals in need—and real change starts with everyday people wearing their values "on their sleeve." At Talk Dog To Me, we turn apparel into tools for awareness, and action.

Every time someone reads the logo on your shirt/sweater and stops to talk about what it means, you've started a conversation that matters.

And every time you make a purchase, 5% of the profits go to organizations that directly help dogs who are victims of puppy mills in Wisconsin.

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Meet Karen

Fed up with the fact that puppy mills still exist in the state of Wisconsin, Karen established Talk Dog To Me in 2022. A professional petsitter and owner of Karen's K9 Pet Care, LLC, she is passionate about animals. Karen loves nothing more than connecting with dog owners and advocates: "Nothing brings me more joy than when people 'Talk dog to me!' "

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How we can end puppy mills together

Talk Dog To Me Action Plan

Stay Informed

Stay up to date on current puppy mill and animal welfare legislation, plus existing puppy mills in Wisconsin.

Better yet: scroll down and Subscribe to our Talk Dog To Me Newsletters, and receive updates from us.

Adopt or Buy Dogs From Reputable Sources

Do your research. Do not buy dogs from pet stores, internet ads, or advertisements. Before you buy from breeders, verify that they are USDA and DATCP licensed.

Better yet: adopt from a local rescue organization!

Contact Your Legislators

Reach out to your state representatives and senators to express your support for stronger laws to protect animals from exploitation in commercial breeding facilities.

Join Advocacy Groups

Get involved with animal welfare organizations, advocacy groups and animal rescues in your community that are working to end puppy mills and promoting responsible pet ownership.

Spread Awareness

Raise awareness in your community about the importance of legislative action to end puppy mills. Encourage others to get involved. Pick up your free Talk Dog To Me "End Puppy Mills" sticker at our next event to help keep the conversation going.

Purchase Talk Dog To Me Apparel

5% of your purchase is donated to organizations that rescue puppy mill survivors; but the difference you make doesn't stop there. Your purchase helps spread the word, keeps the conversation going to drive more action, and helps support the advocacy efforts of Talk Dog To Me.

Participate in Public Hearings

Attend public hearings and forums on animal welfare issues to voice your concerns, and support legislative initiatives that protect animals.

Events

You can find Talk Dog To Me at local events across the state of Wisconsin. Keep your eye on our social media accounts or the below upcoming event listings for where we'll be next, and come Talk Dog with Karen!

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Upcoming Events

Milwaukee Summerfest 2025

We will be setup at Summerfest for 9 days!

June 19-21 | June 26-28 | July 3-5

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