HSI / Latin America and the Costa Rican National Animal Health Service rescued 18 teacup French Poodles illegal puppy mill in the province of Cartago in Costa Rica. (hsi.org)
These little faces are a reminder of some of the lives at stake when illegal puppy mills go unchecked. (thedodo.com)
Dog and cat owners say the best way to crack down on illegal puppy mill operators is not to ban the sale of dogs and cats at local pet stores, but rather to enact and enforce tougher breeder standards (67 % vs. 33 %). (protectpetchoice.com)