Puppy Mill Audits

The State Auditor of Missouri has released three reports indicating Missouri is failing to comply with Missouri laws related to animal welfare and the Animal Care Facilities Act passed in 1992.

The first report, issued in February 2001, states commercial dog breeders have no incentive to comply with Missouri laws, leaving canines at risk for substandard care.

The second report of State Canine Breeder Inspections, issued in December 2004, finds most previously cited problems still occurring three years after the first report was issued.

The third report, issued in July 2008, again finds that most previous problems still exist.