Did you know that puppy mills and irresponsible breeders use avenues such as Pet Stores, Brokers, newspaper ads and internet web sites to sell their puppies?
Puppy Mills are nothing new. These mass dog-breeding operations have been around for decades and they continue to thrive because they prey on unwitting consumers who are smitten by all those too-cute-for-words puppies in pet store windows and on fancy websites. But behind the friendly facade of the local pet shop, the pastoral scenes on a "breeder's" website, or the neighborhood newspaper ad, there often lies a puppy mill.
Each year millions of companion animals are destroyed through euthanasia due to the greed of commercial puppy mills, the ignorance of Poor/Back Yard Breeders and irresponsible pet owners. New laws, public awareness and compassion will end the suffering of these voiceless creatures.
SCAM ALERT: There is a PUPPY BROKER on the Lower Mainland masquerading as a RESCUE ORGANIZATION (see example video).
Please beware of these scams and if you need more help or information on how to recognize these scams contact us. For more information on how to find a reputable rescue group please visit the web site NoPuppyMillsCanada. Help us to help the dogs!!
BREAKING NEWS!!
A bylaw that was recently proposed which prevents the sale of puppies in pet stores in Richmond BC has been passed! This bylaw will be enforced on April 30th 2011.
Watch How Not to Buy a Puppy video.
- are crude, indoor/outdoor breeding facilities that operate from anywhere (from a small apartment to large remote farmland) and mass-produce puppies for sale to pet stores, laboratories and animal brokers.
- focus solely on profit with little or no consideration for the breeding dog's health, care or welfare.
- produce puppies with severe health, socialization and behavioral issues.
- are an ever-increasing problem for rescue groups, as well as municipal pounds, humane societies and SPCAs
- are the greatest cause of pet overpopulation and are the reason that millions of companion animals are euthanized each year
- often a source of grief for those who may purchase puppies from pet stores, brokers, newspaper or internet ads learn more
A Rare Breed of Love is a book that was inspired by "Baby," an abused puppy mill survivor who lived through a 9-year ordeal in order to become a "national spokesdog" to raise awareness about cruelty in the dog breeding industry.
On the day Baby was scheduled to be killed she was rescued by a passing stranger who was dubbed the "Drive-by Angel."
Eventually Baby found a forever home with the book's author Jana Kohl, who was inspired to tell the world about her ordeal and hopefully reform this cruel industry. read story
Angella and Dianna:
God bless you for what you are doing -- I hope Baby and I can come up there one of these days to protest with you -- please don't give up -- it will pay off.
xo, Jana Kohl, author of A Rare Breed of Love
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raise awareness of the atrocities perpetrated by the Pet Store/Puppy Mill Connection *NOTE: we are an information site only. If you are aware of any animal that is either being neglected or abused, please contact your local SPCA and/or animal control office immediately! |
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provide information on how we can help shut down the Puppy Mill industry |
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to help bring about changes in legislation that are needed in Canada to assist all prospective pet purchasers in choosing a lifelong companion |
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assist people in understanding the consequences of buying puppies from Puppy Mills, Back Yard Breeders, or from their local Pet Store or Internet Web Site |
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provide alternative means for responsible pet adoption |
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encourage the spaying and neutering of pets |
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support animal rescue groups, the Humane Societies and responsible, quality breeders |
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