Even though Lancaster County has been called out for its improper breeding techniques on both the "Oprah Winfrey Show" and People Magazine, the area will be featured again tonight on ABC's "Nightline" and will include live footage and an interview with an Amish breeder.
The breeder, who has around 500 animals on his property (the largest amount allowed by the state), will provide insight into an industry that is fueled by half-truths and suspicion.
Bill Smith, founder of Chester County's Main Line Animal Rescue, confirmed in an email on Wednesday that ABC News Correspondent Shannon Alfonsi and a crew have been shooting footage of commercial breeding kennels in Lancaster and Berks Counties for the segment. It was Smith who pushed to get Lancaster onto "Oprah," a publicity move that resulted in millions of people world-wide becoming more aware of the horrors of puppy mills.
The segment is scheduled to air at 11:35 p.m. tonight. However, it has been scheduled for the past several weeks, so there is a possibility it will be bumped to next week.
If you don't wish to watch "Nightline," the Animal Planet will be showing "Puppy Mills: Exposed" at 10 p.m. -- a special addition of "Animal Cops: Philadelphia."
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