Pet stores typically buy from high -
volume commercial breeders and dealers.
It is estimated that 99 percent of pet store puppies are sourced from high -
volume commercial breeders, which is to say they come from puppy mills.
For too long, Ohio has ranked among the worst of states in allowing the neglect and mistreatment of dogs by high -
volume commercial breeders.
In October 2013, Keeshond rescuers were contacted by a self - identified veterinary technician about Marjorie's Kennel, a high
volume commercial breeder located near Binghamton, in Harpursville, NY.
Not exact matches
Commercial breeders, by definition, can also be substandard or negligent with a low or high
volume of dogs, several breeds, and inadequate or horrendous conditions — known as puppy or kitten mills.
Update June 27, 2013: The Ohio Department of Agriculture has asked for public input on proposed regulations for «high
volume commercial dog
breeders and retailers.
A draft of the proposed ordinance indicates
commercial dog
breeders in the county would be categorized as: (1) «High -
Volume Dog Breeder» if they own more than 7 intact female dogs at a time.
Rule 901:1 -6-10 establishes civil penalties for operating as a high
volume breeder or dog retailer without a license Click here to view the Business Impact Analysis for the
Commercial Dog Breeders Rules F. OHIO COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDING ADVISORY BOARD - APPOINTMENTS BY GOVERNOR JOHN
Commercial Dog
Breeders Rules F. OHIO
COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDING ADVISORY BOARD - APPOINTMENTS BY GOVERNOR JOHN
COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDING ADVISORY BOARD - APPOINTMENTS BY GOVERNOR JOHN KASICH 1.
In either case, the end result is that
commercial breeders, the overwhelming majority of which are abusive and exploitive, are being given the incentive by so - called rescue groups to ramp up their breeding operations — while Best Friends and every national animal welfare organization and every rescue group that deserves the name are working to make the high -
volume pet trade a thing of the past.