Comments on: The USDA and Puppy Mills

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:49:47 +0000

I think puppy mills should be shut down, and their owners be brought up on federal charges. Dogs raised in “mills” tend to carry illnesses that can down the road cost the new owner a lot of money. Thanks for this great post, I’m an animal lover and appreciate articles like this.

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By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:28:48 +0000

I am a dog groomer in the state of Missouri, the puppy mill capital of the United States. The puppies we get in are half retarded! That is a serious statement. We had one lady bring her $1500 yorkie in for training and after 2 sessions with the dog the trainer told her she would be better off spending her money on a vet because their was serious damage to the dog’s brain. It makes me mad that the “breeders” or should I say manufactorers of these puppies produce them like they would an apple farm. The more apples, the more money, the better for farmers. The more dogs, the more money, the better for farmers. But they are living creatures!Different story. The problem is the farmers don’t know it is wrong because they are being backed by the USDA. They are not educated on dogs and do not see this as wrong. They see this as part of their livestock. I think we need to set up educational groups just for the farmers.

By: Wilber Endries

Wilber Endries — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:47:08 +0000

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By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:44:31 +0000

I have heard atrocious stories about these supposed “inspectors.” They get paid off, the turn their cheeks to violations, and they dont even really care. They just care about the money. This is sad and unforunate for the millions of dogs in mills who will die there.

And to BeagleBoy: I DO question their passion for their job. There have been multiple stories on the news and in papers about USDA inspectors not properly docking facilities for violations, it’s a well0known fact that animal advocates have been trying to change for years. And people DO write to Congressman, but they dont care either. They have more important things to worry about.

By: B3agleBoy

B3agleBoy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:36:18 +0000

Its not USDA’s fault they only have 70 inspectors for 10,000 facilities. Its our fault as tax payers & voters. USDA has a budget determined by Congress. If you think USDA isn’t doing a good enough job, write your Congressional delegation and ask them for more money for USDA (and tell them you’d be willing to pay more taxes for it).

Not having met any USDA inspectors, so I wouldn’t know for sure, but I bet they do care about the animals they see and probably feel overwhelmed by the amount of work they have to do. I would also guess they feel frustrated in what little they can do because of the current laws. Rather than questioning their passion for their job, we could write our Congress people and ask for change (and again be willing to pay for that change).

By: Jeffrey New

Jeffrey New — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:46:57 +0000

It is so unfair to imprison animals.I don’t care what you have for pets,they all need to be able to roam about the yard or house.Except for little pets, hamsters, ginay pigs,ect…and even they need time out of there prison.I only use my cage for babie kittens at night,and if I get a lazy cat that decieds to pee or poop where they feel like than they get the cage for a short week or till they learn to use the litter box.and I would never give 1 red cent to a puppy mill or cattery even though I feel bad for the dogs and cats,puppies and kittens.The only way I pay for a pet is as a donation to the humane society to get my pet spayed or neutered at a later date.I have 41 mixed breed kitties and they are as loveable or more loveable than a pure bread.I do not feel people should have pets if they do not spay or neuter.Also I think pet owners should be fined a set amount per day after there pet reaches minimum spay and neuter age.If eny body would like to help me with my rescue,spay and neuter mission please go to “www.petloverspalace.com” we have every thing for those who love there pets.

By: amy

amy — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:42:53 +0000

To learn more about how to help stop puppy mills please go to http://www.stoppuppymills.org. The commericial selling of dogs will NEVER end, people are too greedy. BUT we can make a difference when it comes to Puppy Mills and we need more support to do that.

Thanks for writting about this.

By: AnimalLuvr

AnimalLuvr — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:27:35 +0000

70 inspectors for 10,00 facilities? IS that a bad joke? How many of those inspectors actually CARE about these animals or take their job seriously is what I wanna know. How many of them actually closely inspect? And when in the hell will stricter rules about the animals’ welfare be written into the AWA?

By: jan's funny farm

jan's funny farm — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:01:29 +0000

Hmmm. Hadn’t thought about this before. Yes, the Dept of Ag is over the animal shelters and kennels, so puppy mills would come under their umbrella. Very interesting information.