Many people try to
avoid supporting puppy mills by directly asking pet stores where they get their dogs; however, this is generally not a successful tactic.
This
practice supports puppy mills and contributes to the overpopulation of pets which results in many of them ending up euthanized in the shelters.
Many who buy a dog from a pet store or puppy mill say «they just wanted to rescue the poor puppy» but that
only supports the puppy mill machine.
What consumers can do however is to research pet stores in their area to determine where they get their dogs and whether any complaints have been filed against them
for supporting puppy mill activity.
The store itself has also experienced decreased sales, meaning more people are opting to adopt instead
of supporting puppy mills.
Stop Puppy Mills Ohio, a coalition of national and local animal protection organizations, has launched a ballot measure campaign to put an end to puppy mill cruelty and protect Ohio families from
unknowingly supporting puppy mills and ending up with a sick or behaviorally - challenged puppy.
Unfortunately these impulse buys
supporting puppy mills often end in sad results, says Summers: «We receive heartbreaking calls after the winter holidays about sick puppies purchased from pet stores.
Additionally, they request we also boycott purchasing anything (pet food, supplies, grooming services, etc.) from pet shops that
support puppy mill breeders.
Sure, via my blog and in Speaking for Spot I've advocated
against supporting puppy mills by avoiding purchasing puppies from pet stores or on line (sight and site unseen).
How those in favor of two proposed Illinois bills
ultimately supporting puppy mills, are ramping it up — spending bucks (which could have gone to save animals instead — how about that concept?)
We are also hopeful that nobody will
support puppy mill so that many dogs like Daniel will live a good life!
(this is where i get fired up and need to remind everyone that we MUST educate our friends & family to STOP
supporting puppy mills via pet stores or purchasing pets online.
This bill has the backing of those
who support the puppy mill industry and would remove the rights of local governments to regulate businesses within their communities, and strip them of their right to prohibit the sale of puppy mill dogs.
Do
n't support puppy mills and pet stores this Holiday Season — Beware of on line buying of animals, often these puppies are from puppy mills or «factory style» breeding facilities.
Most people would be surprised to find the significant number of pet stores that have been found guilty
of supporting puppy mills.
Without these details, consumers may
unwittingly support puppy mills, say Springsteen and animal welfare groups like the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
With each new ordinance that passes, it sends a strong message that community members don't want businesses that
supports puppy mills in their neighborhood and that the inhumane treatment of animals will no longer be tolerated.