Puppy Mill Research Paper

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Does The Current Animal Welfare Legislation Need To Be Revised In Order To Eliminate Puppy Mills? In America today, a puppy is a staple of the family, but where do the puppies come from? Most families do not consider that question when they purchase their new pet. It is very easy to go the pet store or shelter and fall in love with a puppy’s adorable face. Their big wanting eyes and wagging tails draw you in without any evidence of their history or how they got to where they are. Do families ask the right questions about that "puppy in the window"? Where are the puppy's parents? How is the puppy's health? Has he or she been formally trained at all? Has he or she been socialized around other dogs and/or humans? These are important questions that a prospective dog owner should ask before embarking on the important responsibility of dog ownership. Wouldn't it be great if those questions were answered for you? Since 1966 the federal government has tried to keep ahead of the situation. Regulations regarding licensing and standards were set forth to protect the animals. These regulations have grown and been amended through time. However, are the current laws up to date for the 2011 era? Between 300,000 and 500,000 puppies are sold through pet stores each year and an increasingly greater amount via the internet. Approximately 9 out of 10 of them come from puppy mills.(ASPCA...) A puppy mill is formally defined as a large scale breeding operation that produces a large number of puppies for profit. In the dog world a puppy mill is defined as a commercial facility that is operated with the total emphasis on profit. These operations typically have substandard conditions and little to no regard for the animal's welfare or safety. So I ask, is the current legislation effective enough to eliminate those who neglect puppies for their own profit? Legislation regarding

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