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Behind the Scenes—A Closer Look at the Puppy Mill Industry

The stench of garbage, urine and feces is unbearable. Ammonia hangs
heavy in the air, and flies are everywhere. Dim lighting and the constant
barking of dogs in distress create a sense of chaos. Row upon row of
stacked cages hold dogs matted with feces—some too sick to move.
This is the world in which a puppy mill dog lives.

While many people may be familiar with the term "puppy mill," few
are aware of the horrors associated with one. The ASPCA has been
investigating puppy mills for years, helping to expose the realities
of this deplorable industry, and thanks to our experts and detailed
reports from our undercover puppy mill investigator, the new ASPCA
Puppy Mill FAQ offers a greater insight into the notorious puppy trade.

“We hope the findings from our investigations will help educate the
public about the horrors of puppy mills and will result in an ultimate
solution to this very serious problem—the end of selling puppies in
pet stores and the closing of puppy mills,” says Bob Baker, Investigator,
ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Initiatives.

What’s it really like inside the walls of a puppy mill? What happens to
sick animals or those no longer able to breed? How much money does
a puppy mill actually make per puppy? Are puppy mills similar to
factory farms? Find out the answers to these and other questions in
our new Puppy Mill FAQ.

http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/puppy-mills/puppy-mill-faq.html

Posted on SHARE Yahoo group - June 26, 2009