Puppies
The need to regulate pet stores and puppy mills is discussed in detail in many sources. The Humane Society’s article “Get the Facts on Puppy Mills” as well as their article “The Problem” as part of their www.stoppuppymills.org website discuss the negative impact of puppy mills and the scope of the problem. “Get the Facts on Puppy Mills” discusses the HSUS’s role in the puppy mill fight and the connection between mills and retail stores. “The Problem” discusses how existing legislation is not sufficient for handling commercial breeders and how individuals can help shut down mills. Other online sources such as the database Charity Wire have also published articles such as “U.S.