This is a page for supporters of The HSUS Puppy Mills Campaign, and we encourage open discussion and invite you to share your opinion on our issues.

To share information about puppy mills and help consumers make educated decisions about how to acquire pets from humane sources.
For more info see
www.humanesociety.org/puppymills
www.humanesociety.org/advocateguide
www.humanesociety.org/akcreport
www.humanesociety.org/100puppymills
www.humanesociety.org/breeders
www.humanesociety.org/puppy


Puppy Mills are commercial dog breeding facilities that are operated with an emphasis upon profit above welfare. As a result, the dogs in these facilities are often kept in substandard conditions that threaten the health and well-being of dogs in their care. For years, these dogs are continually bred—without human companionship or hope of ever becoming part of a family.

The puppies are sold in pet stores or over the Internet. Because the dogs are bred irresponsibly, the puppies are prone to a variety of illnesses. Some families are forced to watch their new family member die within days or weeks of purchase.

But you can help!

1. Do not buy dogs from pet stores or over the internet. No responsible breeder would ever sell his/her dogs this way.

2. Sign the pledge to stop puppy mills:
www.humanesociety.org/puppymills

3. If you are going to buy a dog from a breeder, do your research to find out whether the person is a responsible breeder or a puppy mill operator:
www.humanesociety.org/puppy

Thank you!