My neighbor just got a pup. She was charged 250.00 for this pup. It is Italian Greyhound, Basenji, and Poodle. The woman told her the pup had been to the vet but won't produce papers. Upon speaking to a friend of mine she told us that this was a well known Puppy mill that had been shut down once before. The owners of this puppy mill have changed "owners" to another family member to continue. They are charing outragious prices for mixed breed dogs that are sick with Kennell cough, coxsideo virus(spelling) and all other things. Who should we turn these people over to get the maximum results and justice for these animals.
2007-02-08 07:26:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
You can report known puppy mills to:
- AKC (American Kennel Club)
- Local Humane Society
- County Dept of Health
- State Dept of Agriculture
- Zoning Commission
- Attorney General’s Office
- County Auditor’s Office
- USDA (usually pretty slow to respond, though)
- Better Business Bureau (however, they take a long time to get things resolved and will not do anything to close the establishment down - they simply alert any potential buyers of the place's reputation)
PS - for those who say "live and learn", perhaps you've never actually SEEN a puppy mill and the kinds of things they do to dogs there ... maybe you need to educate yourself more thoroughly on puppy mills and then see if you feel the same way about apathy.
2007-02-08 07:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by Eddie S 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
If Kennel Cough and Coccidiosis are "common" with any kennel they are doing a lot of things wrong and shouldn't be breeding in the first place. I know in my 15 years I haven't had a single case of either.
What you can do depends on the laws in your state. Some states have strict laws, others don't. Where I am, you can have up to 4 dogs without having a kennel license. The first time someone is caught having more than the allowed limit they just get a $1000.00 fine and a warning to get the number of dogs back down to the maximum number. If they are called back a second time the fine doubles and they confiscate all the dogs on property. If they catch you a third time, the fine doubles again to $4000.00, they take all animals and will most likely give the offender 30 days in jail.
Now, if this person your friend bought the pup from is a registered kennel you will need to find who they are registered through and call that registry.
I cant fricking stand people who breed mutts, and for that fact people who buy them. If people weren't paying $250 or more for these mutts nobody would be breeding them. Suggest to your friend that next time she wants a puppy to go to the local shelter. You can find the same mixes, pay a fraction of the cost, and it'll be healthy.
2007-02-08 09:55:00 · answer #2 · answered by Abby_Normal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local Animal Control office (which is usually a part of the police department). They can go on site without warning, pull the dogs and get them into rescues, and cite the breeders.
If these are repeat offenders, the District Attorney's office may also get involved, have them arrested and put them in jail pending an investigation. When you file a complaint with Animal Control, let the DA's office know about this as well.
If these people are selling "sick" animals they can also be sued in civil court by everyone who bought a dog from them, and have the breeders pay all of the vet bills associated with the dogs' illnesses.
2007-02-08 07:42:16 · answer #3 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you will no longer come across a domestic dog mill. If that is region replaced into properly familiar, it could have been close down already. bypass to a puppy save with very youthful "purebred" domestic canines and ask for the breeder's touch info.
2016-11-02 22:04:16 · answer #4 · answered by hinch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call Animal Control immediately! File a report with them and they should come out asap to assess the situation. Hopefully, they will be shut down.
I have come to find out that my 'pure-bred' yorkie was from a puppy mill. In his case, he is terrified of bags because the breeder tried to get rid of him by putting several 'unfits' in a sack and drowning them. I don't know how my baby survived!
Big kudos to you for taking action! These poor pups don't have a chance!
2007-02-08 07:32:26 · answer #5 · answered by TheAnswerChicks 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
For what???
Because your friend is stupid enough to pay 250. for a mutt?
Because she didn't get proof of a Vet visit? Your friend is suppose to take the puppy to a Vet HERSELF within a couple of days!
Kennel cough is highly contagious and very common, show people get it as well as commercial breeders.
Coccidiosis is very common in commercial kennels, although commercial breeders generally don't breed mutts so I wonder if this is even a commercial breeder at all.
If you don't like the quality they are producing, DON'T BUY A PUPPY THERE! It is easy! When there is no market for the pups, they will quit breeding! How stupid to support them by purchasing a pup, and then, when your not happy with your pup from the crappy breeder, want to shut them down. Did you somehow think it was a GOOD breeder with a Basenji/IG?Poodle cross???? Live and learn, make a better decision next time!!!
2007-02-08 07:47:18 · answer #6 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 1⤊ 5⤋
call an animal shelter and they should be able to direct you to the proper people. or call the non emergency police number and make a report with them they should also get the ball rolling.
2007-02-08 08:03:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the above. that breaks my heart (and pisses me off), I've seen the horrible pics and stories from puppy mills. Those people should be treated the same. Grrrrrrr.
2007-02-08 07:35:22 · answer #8 · answered by boz4425 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In Michigan, our Humane Society has it's own Animal Cops. If you have anything like that where you live, I would start there. Ours do very good work.
Good Luck!
2007-02-08 07:36:07 · answer #9 · answered by tricialou68 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All the previous organizations mentioned are great, but maybe since it's a "business" you could also try contacting your local Better Business Bureau: http://lookup.bbb.org/
2007-02-08 07:35:43 · answer #10 · answered by Jupiter583 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋