Overview of the Puppy Mill Problem
 

BBB Press Release 03/18/2010

BBB Puppy industry Study

US MAP of Commercial Breeders http://www.maal.org/PMP_2.asp

Missouri Counties Map of Commerical Breeders

Enforcement Issues of the Animal Welfare Act & ACFA :
The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) & Animal Care Facilities Act (ACFA)  currently govern the commercial breeding industry until the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act (Prop B) goes into effect on Nov 2, 2011. Below is information as to how the lack of current enforcement thru the AWA & ACFA spurred the need for Prop B.

 

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