The
images you see here, taken by USDA inspectors, are outrageous. It's hard to
believe, but they depict real conditions at puppy mills, large-scale commercial
breeding facilities where profit is put ahead of the well being of the dogs. And
what's worse, many of the
conditions you see in these photos are completely legal.
Across
America, people shopping in pet stores are often told the puppies for sale don't
come from puppy mills, but instead come from USDA-licensed breeders. According
to ASPCA research, 71 percent of Americans believe a USDA license means the
animals receive humane treatment. But does it really? Or do pet stores promote
that myth to falsely reassure customers?
Most Americans also believe dogs
should have daily exercise outside cages, routine veterinary care and more than
six inches of cage space around their bodies. None
of these are required under federal rules. That's why the ASPCA launched a
database of thousands of photos like these—we want prospective puppy buyers to
be able to see for themselves where pet store puppies really come from.
The tool allows the public to search by
breeder's name or by pet store to get an inside look at what life is like for
their prospective pet's parents. Consumers can use our new tool to understand
exactly what it means when we say that most
pet store puppies come from puppy mills.
We think the public should
know what life is really like for the thousands of dogs suffering in puppy mills
throughout the country. We believe that once the public is as outraged as we
are, we
can effect real change for animals.
We don't believe dogs should
suffer for profit, and we're working around the clock to change the status quo.
The ASPCA is deeply committed to ending suffering in puppy mills. We invite you
to join us in our fight to end animal cruelty across the country by making a
contribution today.
Thank you for helping us stand up for animals—together,
we're their best hope.
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