Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. All rights reserved. Designed by Covenant Creative. This is common on private sites as well as on Kijiji and Craigslist. Most puppy mills are located in Ohio, Missouri, Indiana, and Pennsylvania — but buyers are across the world.
Puppies and unwanted adult dogs may also be sold at puppy auctions. This semi-public forum allows dog breeders and brokers to meet under one roof. Some rescues also specialize in taking dogs from auction houses. Unfortunately, some of these rescues actually purchase the puppies and adopt them out at a higher fee — essentially doing the same thing as reselling the dogs.
This is the final stop before a home for most puppy mill dogs. Of course, the owner of a pet store would never admit that his puppies come from a cruel puppy mill. Owners of pet stores generally fall back on USDA regulations and accreditations , using these laws to soothe concerned customers.
Unfortunately, this smooth talk is almost never actually true. Any small-scale breeder would not provide a single puppy of a single breed to a pet store. Luckily, some states are now mandating that pet stores only sell rescue dogs. Other pet stores like my local PetCo only stock dogs and cats from local rescues. But many puppy mills are licensed. The repercussions for not being licensed or violating terms are modest at best. That said, you can still report a puppy mill to the Humane Society of the United States.
You can also contact local law enforcement or shelters to see what resources they have to get involved. Again, unfortunately, many puppy mills and large-scale breeding operations are legal. When puppy mills and backyard breeders flood the market with animals, they reduce homes available for animals from reputable establishments, shelters and rescue groups.
Every year, more than , cats and dogs enter shelters in Washington State-6 to 8 million animals enter shelters nationwide. Sadly, only about 15 percent of people with pets in the U. Please enjoy this video from Jackson Galaxy, a well-known cat behaviorist and host of How much will it cost to care for a new animal companion?
As you begin your research, here are some things to consider: Puppy mills Puppy mills are commercial breeding facilities that mass-produce dogs and cats in cat mills for sale through pet stores, or directly to consumers through classified ads or the Internet.
Animals in puppy mills are treated like cash crops They are confined to squalid, overcrowded cages with minimal shelter from extreme weather and no choice but to sit and sleep in their own excrement. Animals suffer from malnutrition or starvation due to inadequate or unsanitary food and water. Sick or dying animals receive little or no veterinary care. The Search Look for a breed fancier with lots of experience and a breeding plan that stresses health, temperament and socialization.
Other good strategies are to: Go to performance events like agility and rally. While you are there, talk to handlers and owners. Just make sure they have time to give you and are not preparing to compete.
Consult web sites and publications of national registries and parent clubs. Warning: Listing is not necessarily an endorsement by an organization. Get advice from vets, groomers, and members of local training clubs and kennel clubs. The Selection Process A reputable breeder wants to cover expenses—not make her living selling dogs.
Questions the breeder will probably ask include: Why do you want a dog? Do you have a fenced yard? Some breeders may actually want to visit your home. If you rent your home, can I contact your landlord to make sure dogs are allowed?
What veterinarian have you used in the past so I can call for a reference? Before Footer. Today is Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have s.
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