Most of these puppies are sold to these stores through wholesalers who purchase their «stock» from people who mass - produce many different breeds
of puppies for profit.
These factory - style breeding facilities churn out millions
of puppies for profit while dogs in shelters wait for homes.
Not exact matches
Sirs: I have no defense
for those dishonest breeders who do mass - produce
puppies for quick
profit, except that dishonesty will be found in all walks
of life.
In a memorandum supporting the bill, the ASPCA noted several instances
of not -
for -
profit shelters in New York being accused
of wrongdoing, including Friends
of Freddie Pet Rescue on Long Island, the target
of a state Attorney General probe and a class - action lawsuit accusing it
of selling sick
puppies.
We believe that cracking down on unscrupulous traders, who put
profit ahead
of animal welfare, will provide much - needed protection
for prospective pet owners and
puppies.
Much like a law passed by the village
of Mamaroneck in 2016, the bill, introduced to state lawmakers by Sen. Michael Gianaris, a Democrat, on Feb. 15, would ban retail pet stores from buying their pets at
for -
profit breeders with the hope
of curtailing the operation
of «
puppy mills,» mass breeders with a reputation
of over-breeding and treating pets inhumanely.
You can support this trend by helping raise awareness
of the benefits
of shelter adoptions, while deterring people from buying a
puppy from the
for -
profit breeder industry.
Frank Frattini, CEO
of The Hungry
Puppy, a single - store operation in central New Jersey, said that the story left him with the feeling that independent pet retailers have «a false sense
of entitlement to make a
profit they think is fair
for doing little more than opening their door in the morning.»
In some cases neglect or cruelty is the result
of people using animals as tools
for commercial
profit, such as in the cases
of puppy mills, dog fighting, cock fighting and illegal slaughterhouses.
As a general rule, pet stores purchase
puppies from dog breeders who are in the business to make a
profit, not
for the betterment
of a breed or line
of dogs.
Not only does the clinic provide fun visits
for puppies, the staff will develop a relationship with the clients and dogs, thereby creating a new
profit center
for the hospital while having a lot
of fun!
Irresponsible = no health, temperament, or physical soundness testing; no criteria in selecting breeding pairs;
puppies raised away from (almost constant) human contact;
puppies sold to brokers, stores or other «middlemen»;
puppies sold to anyone that has the right amount
of money; no follow - up on
puppies sold; does not take back ANY animal they have EVER produced; does not know the history
of their breed; makes new «designer» breeds
for profit; only breeds F1 crosses
of new «designer» breeds.
Any dog that is bred
for the single and sole purpose
of profit is a
puppy mill dog.
This month I've been thinking about how to create positive, lasting change
for companion animals who are suffering at the hands
of puppy millers, backyard breeders, and others who sell dogs and cats
for profit with complete disregard
for their health, safety, and well - being.
If sick
puppies are accepted, then sick
puppies will continue to be offered, in lieu
of seeking to prevent sickness and disease, and more dogs will suffer to produce a
profit for those who care not
for the welfare
of animals at all.
The
puppies are poorly bred and are thought
of as merchandise to be sold
for at a high
profit.
«
Puppy mills are places that breed animals
for trade focusing only on economic
profits and not on the welfare
of animals.
For those unaware of the term, a «puppy mill» or «backyard breeder» refers to a for - profit animal breeding facility that, mostly, neglects the health and well - being of the animals in their ca
For those unaware
of the term, a «
puppy mill» or «backyard breeder» refers to a
for - profit animal breeding facility that, mostly, neglects the health and well - being of the animals in their ca
for -
profit animal breeding facility that, mostly, neglects the health and well - being
of the animals in their care.
Mildred was a
puppy mill momma, delivering litter after litter
of pups to be sold
for profit.
Brandy is safe, but hundreds
of thousands
of dogs like her are still confined in small cages in
puppy mills — mass breeding operations that house dogs in terrible conditions, solely to produce
puppies for profit.
If you truelly love dogs or a breed you will educate yourself about the subject and lay to rest any idea
of breeding and producing more
puppies for your own whims, convienience or
profit.
Testing stock
for hereditary defects common with the breed and titling the dogs to be bred in the showring eliminates any ideas
of making a
profit off the sale
of puppies and no reputable breeder brings a litter into the world unless to keep a
puppy from the litter.
A
puppy mill is a large - scale commercial dog breeding facility where
profit is given priority over the well - being
of dogs, according to the American Society
for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals.
«These
puppy mills have gained a notorious reputation
for putting
profits ahead
of the humane treatment
of dogs and cats,» Lesniak — a Democrat
of Union County and one
of several lawmakers preparing
for a gubernatorial run in 2017 — said in a news release.
The ban
of the sale
of for -
profit animals that we've helped pass in more than 50 communities aims to make both
puppy and kitten mills obsolete by decreasing demand
for mill - bred animals.
Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, the Best Friends»
puppy mill initiatives team had opened up a second front by lifting a page from the cities
of Albuquerque, South Lake Tahoe, and other jurisdictions, which had banned the
for -
profit sale
of animals in pet stores in their respective communities.
The internet and pet stores are the main points
of sale
for puppy and kitten mills, in which animals are mistreated, neglected and bred continuously to maximize
profit.
A
puppy mill is a breeding operation that breeds dogs
for profit, prioritizing financial gain over the health or well - being
of the dogs.
Victims
of the high - volume
puppy industry, they're bred
for profit and kept in tiny, filthy cages.
Puppy mills breed
puppies for profit, at the expense
of the health and well - being
of both the
puppies who are being sold and the older dogs used to breed them.
Her past dog lives include CEO and director
of a non
profit that raised Labrador Retrievers
for Homeland Security divisions, fostering and raising EOD canines as well as socialization protocols
for puppy raisers.
Puppy mills that mass produce dogs do so
for profit and not
for betterment
of the breed.
Although no standardized legal definition
for «
puppy mill» exists, a definition was established in Avenson v. Zegart in 1984 as «a dog breeding operation in which the health
of the dogs is disregarded in order to maintain a low overhead and maximize
profits».
Illegal
puppy mills, where unscrupulous breeders violate federal and state law to advance their own financial interests with little regard
for animal care, SHOULD be the targets
of animal lovers who are sickened by the conditions in which these animals are forced to exist, all in the name
of profit.
Applying a few precautions when shopping
for the perfect
puppy can reduce
profits for unscrupulous breeders and may someday make
puppy mills a thing
of the past!
By the 1970s, the breeding
of dogs had grown from its small scale local roots and commercial breeders began appearing as businesses supplying
puppies for profit.
Labradors are so popular that sometimes the number
of puppies is too small and many people feel tempted to breed dogs just
for profit.
October 07, 2013 Attorney General Kathleen Kane Pennsylvania Office
of the Attorney General 16th Floor, Strawberry Square Harrisburg PA 17120 RE: ENFORCEMENT OF PA»S DOG LAW / AUDITOR GENERAL»S REPORT Dear Attorney General Kane: United Against Puppy Mills, Pennsylvania's largest 501 (c)(3) not - for - profit group advocating on behalf of the mill dogs, has reviewed Auditor General Eugene DePasquale's recent -LSB-..
of the Attorney General 16th Floor, Strawberry Square Harrisburg PA 17120 RE: ENFORCEMENT
OF PA»S DOG LAW / AUDITOR GENERAL»S REPORT Dear Attorney General Kane: United Against Puppy Mills, Pennsylvania's largest 501 (c)(3) not - for - profit group advocating on behalf of the mill dogs, has reviewed Auditor General Eugene DePasquale's recent -LSB-..
OF PA»S DOG LAW / AUDITOR GENERAL»S REPORT Dear Attorney General Kane: United Against
Puppy Mills, Pennsylvania's largest 501 (c)(3) not -
for -
profit group advocating on behalf
of the mill dogs, has reviewed Auditor General Eugene DePasquale's recent -LSB-..
of the mill dogs, has reviewed Auditor General Eugene DePasquale's recent -LSB-...]
Boxers used to be that friendly loving family dog, but now they are being overbred by back yard breeders,
puppy mills, etc
for a buck
of profit.
Their purpose is to churn out
puppies for profit with little concern
for the well being
of the dogs.»
Even without a ransom from pet owners, thieves can take advantage
of services like CraigsList and
Puppy Finder to flip the stolen pet
for massive
profits.
Puppies — even purebred puppies — are in abundant supply and selling an entire litter often results in only a few dollars of profit or a financial loss for several months of hea
Puppies — even purebred
puppies — are in abundant supply and selling an entire litter often results in only a few dollars of profit or a financial loss for several months of hea
puppies — are in abundant supply and selling an entire litter often results in only a few dollars
of profit or a financial loss
for several months
of headaches.
Ethical dog breeders usually make, at most, a small
profit from the sale
of their
puppies because most
of the money their clients pay goes to cover expenses such as health screening
for genetic disorders, stud fees, vet fees and registration.
Puppy mills generally don't get vaccinations
for their dogs because it takes a significant chunk out
of their
profits, so you will definitely need to ask
for proof
of the dog's shots before putting any money down.
The best interests
of dogs will always take a back seat if the motive
for puppy raising is
profit.
Sell
puppies or adults through third parties, including but not limited to: online brokers, newspapers, auctions, pet shops, catalog houses, laboratories, dog - fighting operations, or any wholesale dealer in dogs (a dealer being a person who regularly buys dogs
for re-sale at a
profit), or to any person who sells to any
of the above.
The
puppy mill industry produces dogs
for profit while thousands
of unwanted animals
of all ages and breeds are euthanized in shelters every day.
Puppy mills, where
puppies are mass - produced
for profit without any regard
for the health or emotional well - being
of the parents, have been getting more attention with each passing year.
As improvements
for animals come & go, animals are added to and taken off endangered species lists, horse slaughter comes & goes... Those who
profit from
puppy mills are often at the lower end
of the economic scale... They do not have powerful lobbies, as do traditional breeders...
Puppy mills are breeding facilities that put maximizing
profit ahead
of animal welfare and mass - produce
puppies for sale on the Internet, through ads, by brokers or at pet shops.