Puppy mills are cruel, yet often legal commercial breeding facilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is responsible for updating and enforcing the minimum standards of care outlined in the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). But sadly, the standards haven’t been meaningfully updated in decades. They are far from humane and allow severe mistreatment of puppies and their parents.
It’s been three years since the ASPCA first proposed improvements to current AWA standards. We have yet to receive a response from the USDA—yet another missed opportunity for the agency to better protect the dogs whose wellbeing is its responsibility. Please sign our petition to demand improved dog care standards for USDA-licensed breeders.
Puppy mills are cruel, yet often legal commercial breeding facilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is responsible for updating and enforcing the minimum standards of care outlined in the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). But sadly, the standards haven’t been meaningfully updated in decades. They are far from humane and allow severe mistreatment of puppies and their parents.
It’s been three years since the ASPCA first proposed improvements to current AWA standards. We have yet to receive a response from the USDA—yet another missed opportunity for the agency to better protect the dogs whose wellbeing is its responsibility. Please sign our petition to demand improved dog care standards for USDA-licensed breeders.
Puppy mills are cruel, yet often legal commercial breeding facilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is responsible for updating and enforcing the minimum standards of care outlined in the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). But sadly, the standards haven’t been meaningfully updated in decades. They are far from humane and allow severe mistreatment of puppies and their parents.
It’s been three years since the ASPCA first proposed improvements to current AWA standards. We have yet to receive a response from the USDA—yet another missed opportunity for the agency to better protect the dogs whose wellbeing is its responsibility. Please sign our petition to demand improved dog care standards for USDA-licensed breeders.