This is Roxi, a former puppy mill dog that FPALR rescued. She has never known the feel of grass, the inside of a home yet alone love. She now has a special page of her own along with other puppy mill dogs and a home to call her own.
Despite our past, we are intelligent enough to know the difference!
Cloe and Milo, came into our rescue from a puppy mill, or better yet several puppy mills, a broker and on to another broker. The picture of despair, filth, and greed of humans, was their silent communication to us, a red string tied around their necks with a white stone like weight attached to this string! They were ready to be auctioned off back into the breeding pool, or the laboratory research circle. Although emaciated and infested with parasites, and sickness these dogs would have been the victims of the Big Secret " The dog black market"! We, the rescue teams are the only ones that can make a difference in the lives of these helpless animals! "Hi,Manon and I adopted the two standard poodles in December. They were originally named Blackie and Domino. I wanted to let you know that they are doing great! They are both lovely dogs and we are all very happy. They have given our old guy, Nino, a new lease on life. We changed Blackie’s name to Chloe and Domino’s name to Milo. Chloe has been fixed by our vet and she is completely recovered. They both had some minor health issues which have been taken care of (worms, dirty ears etc.)They both learn very quickly. They come, sit and stay. They are now walking great on the leash. They do have some inappropriate chewing issues, but we are working on that J (Milo loves paper and sets aside time to make confetti for the upcoming inauguration any time he can). They went to the groomer and the whole staff there fell in love with them. We play in the park every day, chasing the tennis ball and each other. They have also met the neighbor dogs and play with them all the time.They are both busily trying to rid our yard of those pesky squirrels.Thank you so much for taking them in! You guys are heros. Please tell the folks who rescued them from the auction, thank you for the opportunity to make these wonderful dogs a part of our family. All the Best,Jeannemarie and Manon
Nick having the true freedom and respect!
Nick and 70+ other puppy mill rescues, were lucky to find their way home! They were puppy mill products, meaning that they were at the mercy of these monsters which call themselves humans. Since they do not survive, in the chain of commands of this society, they end up speculating the dog market. Something similar to the children market which occurs in low imcome, poverty ridden, uneducated and corrupt societies! They are the ones that cannot speak, or fight in any way shape or form. As a result, they are victims of this market, which unfortunately is protected by law! They breath, they have anatomy, they have a purpose, they have a creation date, and yet they are considered a piece of property! A society driven by money...and not potential, ethics and compassion. This is the start and result, of a colapse.
Glenda puppy mill labrador
Protect Animals in Puppy Mills - People buy pets from puppy stores, although they know that these animals are the product of animal neglect, abuse and inhumane treatment. Yet they still, fall for it! It is about lack of education, compassion and convenience! If you have not seen the conditions and the actual facility, in person, the sire and the bitch, you have a black market puppy! You are promoting inhumane treatment of animals, and the death of millions of animals which end up in death facilities.
Where do these dogs come from? As the animal welfare movement grows, more people are adopting their dogs from rescue groups, the city pound and/or humane societies and shelters. However, many people are still purchasing their pets from pet stores or breeders. Unfortunately, these people are unaware of how or where their beloved pet originated. If only they knew that approximately 3,500 pet stores in the United States are selling around 500,000 puppies a year acquired from puppy mills, they would never purchase a dog again, but rather rescue a loving family pet from their local shelter. Not only do pet stores acquire their puppies from puppy mills, but often breeders do as well.
Over 65 million dogs are owned in the United States. 39% of families in the United States have at least one of those dogs in their household.
What is a puppy mill? Puppy mills are facilities where humans breed helpless dogs, providing minimal care to maximize their profits.
There are approximately 5,000 puppy mills in the United States!
Dogs are often inbred to maximize their use, thereby saving money for the breeder. One female will often breed repeatedly until she becomes "useless" due to illness and/or injury from excessive breeding. At this point she will most likely be killed or sold to another puppy mill for further exploitation. Dogs that are born and raised in puppy mills often have genetic disorders due to inbreeding or injuries from loose wires or dog fights. Additionally, they often live in such abhorrent conditions including, but not limited to, standing in feces, lack of air conditioning or heating and cramped quarters that cause them to become physically and/or emotionally ill.
How can I help? Currently, puppy mills are not required for inspection due to a loophole in the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The Pet Animal Welfare Statute is working to change this, making sure that large breeding operations (those that sell seven or more litters a year) are subject to the minimum requirements of the AWA. You can make sure this happens by contacting your Senators and Representatives and urging them to co-sponsor and strongly support the Pet Animal Welfare Statute.
Tell your friends about the horrific situation dogs are living in daily and ask for their help.
Without your plea, puppy mills will continue their mass breeding operations without being held responsible, and dogs will continue to suffer in silence.
On behalf of all the dogs and puppies that are currently suffering in puppy mills, thank you for taking action today.
For more information please visit ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) at www.aspca.com and the Humane Society of the United States at www.hsus.org.
FIGHT ANIMAL CRUELTY
Puppy Mills
Thinking of getting a dog this year? We’ve all been tempted by that cute little puppy in the pet store window. Before you give in to the temptation and buy that furry bundle of joy, there are some things you should know.
For one, that cute little puppy most likely came from a large-scale, substandard commercial breeding operation, commonly known as a puppy mill. Puppy mills usually house dogs in overcrowded and often unsanitary conditions, without adequate veterinary care, food, water and socialization. The breeding stocks at puppy mills (possibly your new puppy’s mom and dad) are bred as often as possible in order to increase profits. Unlike your lucky puppy, the mom and dad will probably never make it out of the mill.
Harsh Realities The result? By buying a pet shop puppy, not only are you likely perpetuating and supporting a cruel industry, you—the consumer—run the risk of taking home a sick puppy! Dogs from puppy mills have been reportedly diagnosed with ailments such as respiratory infections and pneumonia, as well as hereditary defects like hip dysplasia. They may also be poorly socialized to people and other animals. Also, your new “purebred” puppy might not really be a purebred. Dogs at puppy mills are often bred indiscriminately, and lineage records are sometimes falsified to misrepresent that the dog is a purebred, when in fact, the animal is a mixed breed. Responsible breeders do not sell their dogs through pet stores.
How You Can Help If you’re looking to make a puppy part of your family, check your local shelters first. There are so many amazing dogs who need homes. If your heart is set on a specific breed, keep in mind that one in four shelter dogs is a purebred. Additionally, you can do an Internet search for breed-specific rescue organizations. If those attempts still don’t give you the purebred puppy you’re looking for, you’ll need to learn how to choose a responsible breeder.
Fill Out Our Survey Your information can help us to fight puppy mills. We need your help, canine caretakers. As part of the ASPCA’s initiative to crack down on puppy mills, we want to find out where America gets its pets.
Lemon Laws Did you know that you have rights if you've purchased a pet-store puppy who turned out to be sick? Check out state-by-state list of Lemon Laws and find out what you can do. Download (pdf)
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