ANSC 250 1st Edition Lecture 15 Outline of Last Lecture I What is animal hoarding II Profile of an animal hoarder III Conditions inside a hoarder s home IV Rescue hoarders V Treating and prosecuting animal hoarders VI Hoarders video Outline of Current Lecture I Definitions II Living conditions III Laws and regulations IV How to avoid puppy mills Current Lecture I Basic Definitions a A large scale breeding operation is a large breeding facility where dogs are routinely bred in order to make a profit from the puppies produced puppies product some may care for the animals needs but others are much more questionable b A puppy mill is a large scale breeding operation where profit is the priority over the well being of the dogs It is hard for consumers to differentiate between the two because they never see where their puppies are born c Where are these puppies sold i Directly to pet stores ii Brokers or middlemen who sell to stores iii Online puppies are shipped to consumers iv Newspaper classifieds v Craigslist vi Directly to the public b When a person purchases a puppy at a pet store they never meet the puppy s breeders or see the conditions they were born and raised in pet stores try to avoid puppy mill stigma purchase puppies through broker Pet land Furry Babies Happiness is Pets have linked back to puppy mills c Producing puppies was promoted as a cash crop for farmers by the USDA after World War II increased demand for purebred dogs during the Dust Bowl We see a These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute II D large number of these kennels in Amish and Mennonite communities conservative religious communities d Puppy mills are mainly located in the Midwest The 1 state is Missouri Pennsylvania also has a large number of puppy mills specifically in Lancaster County Puppies sold and shipped across the country Living Conditions a What are some issues associated with puppies that come from these operations i Illness and disease fearful behavior from lack of socialization spend early part of lives in puppy mill and hereditary diseases and disorders inbreeding is common b What disease spread through a chain of pet stores in the Chicago area 2012 i canine distemper not infectious to humans but is highly contagious to other dogs especially puppies stores continued to sell exposed puppies most died b What are the concerns for the conditions the breeding stock parents are kept in i Substandard living conditions physical and behavioral trauma stacked cages with wire bottomed floors constant breeding small cages lack of adequate vet care or grooming mental and emotional trauma b Do the breeding dogs suffer more than just physically in these conditions Can they be rehabilitated i Yes long term lasting mental and emotional trauma Suffer from possible learning deficits often show difficulty in coping successfully with normal existence ii Yes Many can be rehabilitated Laws and Regulations a Does AKC registration guarantee a dog did not come from a puppy mill i No Puppy mills CAN and often are registered with the AKC American Kennel Club b Does the AKC support or oppose legislation to crack down on these breeding operations i Oppose b Can a consumer be assured that a USDA licensed breeder is NOT a puppy mill i No b The Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare are 1 Freedom from hunger and thirst 2 Freedom from discomfort 3 Freedom from pain injury or disease 4 Freedom to express normal behaviors 5 Freedom from fear and distress e Here s the cool tool from the ASPCA we looked at in class http nopetstorepuppies com buy a puppy f The Animal Welfare Act as it relates to commercial breeding facilities requires that the USDA license and inspect these breeding operations Breeders that sell directly to the public do not have to be licensed under this law DI g How many inches on all sides of the dog does the Animal Welfare Act require for breeding dogs i 6 inches b Some states have enacted State Lemon laws federal law to protect consumers who may purchase sick puppies from pet stores Illinois law was passed after the outbreak of distemper in Chicago c Illinois Pet Disclosure law requires pet stores and shelters to disclose the pet s origin breeder and medical history d Which city has recently decided to ban the sale of puppies kittens and rabbits that are bred in commercial facilities and are asking those stores to help with the rescue of homeless pets instead i Chicago animals will have to come from local government pounds rescue groups or humane societies doesn t affect online sale of puppies b Which two national pet store chains have opted to not sell puppies or kittens in their stores i Petsmart and Petco promote adoption work with rescue groups Found Animals Foundation Store CA How to Avoid Puppy Mills a Signs of a puppy mill i Cannot visit the breeding facility or parents ii Pet stores may tell you the puppies come from licensed breeders iii Puppies came from a distributor or broker iv Puppies are shipped to you v There is never a waiting list b Signs of a responsible breeder i Show you the facility and at least one parent ii Focus on one or two breeds iii Tell you the good and the bad about a breed iv Explain breeding goals and health tests v There will be a waiting list because they only produce enough puppies to meet the demand vi Do not ship puppies vii Provide references to you and ask you to provide them as well viii Want you to return the puppy if there are any issues b Are there mills for other animals i Kitty mills USDA licensed many breeders don t have to be licencsed rabbit mills bird mills etc b What is the slogan used by advocates who are working to educate the public about puppy mills i Adopt don t shop