Here is an idea. Certification or Registration. Just as there is certification or registration for certain professions, make dog breeding a registered profession, overseen by state and national registrars.
Breeders would have to meet strict requirements, such as training, record keeping, medical records, as in all or many other registered professions. There would be yearly inspections, compliance officers and a complaint mechanism system. All legally registered breeders would be listed in an online database that would-be buyers could look up online.
Therefore, trust and transparency is established. I think this would be a good start. What do you think?
Establishing certification or registration for dog breeders could be a significant step forward in ensuring animal welfare and transparency in the industry. By implementing strict requirements and regular inspections, we could help ensure that breeders adhere to high standards of care and accountability. An online database would also empower potential pet owners to make informed decisions, fostering trust and transparency. Your suggestion aligns well with the need for stronger regulatory frameworks, and could play an important role in addressing the issues associated with puppy mills.
Puppy mills are horrific realities of suffering for innocent puppies and dogs. Laws can regulate or punish but these abuses won’t end until people stop viewing animals as “cute pets”, “pure bred” status symbols, or market commodities, instead of living feeling complex beings. The ADOPT
Don’t buy campaigns need to be expanded, not as just prohibitions but to positive messages- Lee Asher of Asher House is a wonderful testament to how much love and affection these rescued animals bring to enrich your life. https://www.theasherhouse.com/
Sharon, thank you for your insightful note and for highlighting such an important issue. You're absolutely right—changing how we perceive animals is crucial to ending the cycle of abuse perpetuated by puppy mills. Expanding the "Adopt, Don't Shop" campaigns to focus on the positive impact of adoption, as exemplified by Lee Asher and The Asher House, is a wonderful idea. These stories of love and transformation can inspire more people to see animals as the sentient beings they are, deserving of compassion and respect. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for being part of the solution in advocating for these voiceless creatures.
I watch the daily videos posted on YouTube by Asher House and they make my heart break to learn these beautiful animals were on kill lists or abused. Then you see them socialized, become part of a pack of the hundreds and hundreds of dogs, running along the beach, happily on the pack walks, sprawled all around sleeping — safe, loved and cared for♥️. I highly recommend watching to support them and to give your hearts a gift of hope!
As an Iowa resident, I hear of these horrors every week. Once in a while we hear of someone being cited or warned about conditions but then there isn't any follow-up. Or if there is and they are shut down, that person or group gives up their dogs, moves away and reopens somewhere else. We definitely need stronger laws and enforcement in state and more education for the public to understand why they need vigilance when looking for puppies and kittens.
Even though I prefer people adopt from shelters and humane rescues, it used to be you could easily find a reputable breeder to purchase from. Now, however, these sellers you mention are rampant everywhere and trying to even sell puppies and kittens online. This has to stop.
Thank you, Andrea, for sharing your perspective and experiences. It is sad to hear about these ongoing issues, but your insights highlight the urgent need for stronger laws and enforcement to prevent such practices. Public education is crucial to help people make informed decisions when acquiring pets. Encouraging adoption from shelters and humane rescues is a wonderful approach, and raising awareness about the importance of choosing reputable sources is vital. Your voice is an important part of the conversation. Thank you for your dedication to this cause!
I don't thank you enough for the work you do here, but please understand that I intend my thanks every time you write one of these posts.
For a while I was hearing that a lot of dogs were disappearing or being bred for, and sorry to be blunt here but there's no other way to describe something so horrible, kill-fodder for use in training fighting dogs. I suppose the puppy mills are supplying that market too.
Jack, thank you for the kind words and support. It truly means a lot to know that my work resonates with you and others who care deeply about animal welfare. The issue of dogs being exploited in such horrific ways is indeed distressing, and it's crucial for us to shed light on these practices to drive change. Puppy mills, unfortunately, do contribute to various unethical markets, and raising awareness is a vital step in combating these injustices. Your engagement and concern are invaluable in this fight. Thank you again for your encouragement and for being a part of this important conversation.
Ed,
Here is an idea. Certification or Registration. Just as there is certification or registration for certain professions, make dog breeding a registered profession, overseen by state and national registrars.
Breeders would have to meet strict requirements, such as training, record keeping, medical records, as in all or many other registered professions. There would be yearly inspections, compliance officers and a complaint mechanism system. All legally registered breeders would be listed in an online database that would-be buyers could look up online.
Therefore, trust and transparency is established. I think this would be a good start. What do you think?
Establishing certification or registration for dog breeders could be a significant step forward in ensuring animal welfare and transparency in the industry. By implementing strict requirements and regular inspections, we could help ensure that breeders adhere to high standards of care and accountability. An online database would also empower potential pet owners to make informed decisions, fostering trust and transparency. Your suggestion aligns well with the need for stronger regulatory frameworks, and could play an important role in addressing the issues associated with puppy mills.
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Puppy mills are horrific realities of suffering for innocent puppies and dogs. Laws can regulate or punish but these abuses won’t end until people stop viewing animals as “cute pets”, “pure bred” status symbols, or market commodities, instead of living feeling complex beings. The ADOPT
Don’t buy campaigns need to be expanded, not as just prohibitions but to positive messages- Lee Asher of Asher House is a wonderful testament to how much love and affection these rescued animals bring to enrich your life. https://www.theasherhouse.com/
Sharon, thank you for your insightful note and for highlighting such an important issue. You're absolutely right—changing how we perceive animals is crucial to ending the cycle of abuse perpetuated by puppy mills. Expanding the "Adopt, Don't Shop" campaigns to focus on the positive impact of adoption, as exemplified by Lee Asher and The Asher House, is a wonderful idea. These stories of love and transformation can inspire more people to see animals as the sentient beings they are, deserving of compassion and respect. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for being part of the solution in advocating for these voiceless creatures.
I watch the daily videos posted on YouTube by Asher House and they make my heart break to learn these beautiful animals were on kill lists or abused. Then you see them socialized, become part of a pack of the hundreds and hundreds of dogs, running along the beach, happily on the pack walks, sprawled all around sleeping — safe, loved and cared for♥️. I highly recommend watching to support them and to give your hearts a gift of hope!
Poor animals the animals are the product of greedy people who are bad and don't care about animals welfare.
As an Iowa resident, I hear of these horrors every week. Once in a while we hear of someone being cited or warned about conditions but then there isn't any follow-up. Or if there is and they are shut down, that person or group gives up their dogs, moves away and reopens somewhere else. We definitely need stronger laws and enforcement in state and more education for the public to understand why they need vigilance when looking for puppies and kittens.
Even though I prefer people adopt from shelters and humane rescues, it used to be you could easily find a reputable breeder to purchase from. Now, however, these sellers you mention are rampant everywhere and trying to even sell puppies and kittens online. This has to stop.
Thank you, Andrea, for sharing your perspective and experiences. It is sad to hear about these ongoing issues, but your insights highlight the urgent need for stronger laws and enforcement to prevent such practices. Public education is crucial to help people make informed decisions when acquiring pets. Encouraging adoption from shelters and humane rescues is a wonderful approach, and raising awareness about the importance of choosing reputable sources is vital. Your voice is an important part of the conversation. Thank you for your dedication to this cause!
The horror, horror, horror
I don't thank you enough for the work you do here, but please understand that I intend my thanks every time you write one of these posts.
For a while I was hearing that a lot of dogs were disappearing or being bred for, and sorry to be blunt here but there's no other way to describe something so horrible, kill-fodder for use in training fighting dogs. I suppose the puppy mills are supplying that market too.
Jack, thank you for the kind words and support. It truly means a lot to know that my work resonates with you and others who care deeply about animal welfare. The issue of dogs being exploited in such horrific ways is indeed distressing, and it's crucial for us to shed light on these practices to drive change. Puppy mills, unfortunately, do contribute to various unethical markets, and raising awareness is a vital step in combating these injustices. Your engagement and concern are invaluable in this fight. Thank you again for your encouragement and for being a part of this important conversation.