...The unaware person may never know how many puppies are dying in puppy mills. Millions of dogs are bred and crammed together, and millions more are shot or drowned every year. These puppy mills are buildings where dogs are kept in inhumane conditions, packed together by the hundreds, with no good food or water. They pass as ordinary breeders who sell puppies to pet stores, and the unlucky person who purchases the sick dog may have it die on them, or it will live in fear and anxiety (ASPCA). With the many problems they bring upon society, people can stop puppy mills by taking a stand in their community, donating to foundations, and making adoption the first option. Background information In this case, puppy mills are keeping dogs in inhuman conditions. Puppy mills are crowded, have almost no food or water, and give little-to-no veterinary care. These dogs are susceptible to blood and respiratory disorders, and multiple behavior problems (ASPCA). To emphasize, people do not know these dogs are being treated terribly, and they continue to let breeders bring living and breathing creatures into these areas. To add to that, dogs in puppy mills are...
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...Heidi Mann Mrs. Bredeson English ІV 9 January 2013 Puppy Mills There are a countless number of problems facing our society today. People place them into different groups according to how important they believe the topic is. At the top of some peoples list would be topics like obesity, hunger, and pollution, but what about the topic of puppy mills. Do people realize how big of a problem puppy mills are? I don’t think they do. Even though puppy mills are not at the top of everyone’s world problems list they are a big problem facing our society today. Most people have an idea about what a puppy mill is, but they don’t know to exact definition of what a puppy mill is and what takes place there. A puppy mill is an inhumane, dog-breeding facility where the health of all the dogs is disregarded in order to have fewer expenses and have a higher profit. What does that really mean though? It means that the dogs are kept in cages their whole life, feed and watered the bare minimum, and never get vet or any medical treatment for anything. According to McHugh-Smith, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, “Lots of times the animals aren’t properly vaccinated, are unhealthy, are too young, or are out in the sun all day” (Stephans). When dogs are kept in cages outside all day to fend for themselves in whatever weather they can get sick, get overheated, or even die from the heat or cold, but we have to ask our selves is it better to keep them caged in a dark...
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...As people continue to buy animals from breeders and puppy mills they fail to remember all of the animals suffering on the streets and in animal shelters. As people continue to not place an I.D. tag or a microchip on their pet, they are contributing to the homeless animal population. When people don’t spay or neuter their pet, the animal homelessness population rises. As people fail to consider the needs of an animal when they’re purchasing one, the risk of abandoning them increases. Animal homelessness is a continuous problem in the United States and needs to be solved. Though animals are suffering on the streets and in animal shelters, people continue to buy their pets from breeders and puppy mills. “Nationally, only 20% of the dogs and cats in homes are adopted from animal shelters” (One At A Time). As more U.S. citizens choose breeder-bred animals, the demand for breeders and puppy mills increase. Animals in puppy mills suffer from cruelty and health problems such as blindness, deafness, heart disease, and kidney diseases. As more animals are bred, the greater the animal homelessness rate grows. As breeders and puppy mills continue to breed more animals, they make it harder for a homeless animal to find a home. When a person fails to place an I.D. tag on their pet, or a microchip, it makes it easier for runaway pets to get lost and end...
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...The Letter to the Editor, by Carlie Towns, published in ‘The Hobart Mercury’, on July 18, 2015, argues very strongly against ‘Puppy Farming’, whilst also questioning the source of pets in many pet shops. This is an issue that has been much discussed in the media recently and Towns is tapping into the general concern about the treatment of breeding dogs, simply to provide puppies for sale to an unsuspecting public. In a bitterly-attacking and assertive tone, Towns directs her piece to parents, pet lovers, pet shop owners and the general public, challenging them to question the mistreated and exploited. She also argues that the general public is often unaware of the source of the animals they later purchase and that making money from the sale...
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...Puppy Mill or Prison According to the ASPCA, a puppy mill is a large-scale commercial dog breeding facility where profit is given priority over the well-being of dogs. That definition should automatically raise a red flag. Laws should be passed banning puppy mills throughout the United States. Statistics from The Humane Society state that out of approximately 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S, less than 3,000 are actually regulated by the U.S Department of Agriculture. Laws should be passed banning puppy mills throughout the United States because of horrifying statistics and conditions of puppy mills. Firstly, a shelter dog is euthanized each time a dog originating from a puppy mill is purchased. The following statistics show how consequential...
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...Spay and Neuter your pets! By doing so you are ensuring that you do not become an “accidental breeder” American humane.org says that in many cases, these people will go on to become repeat offenders, engaging in a continuous cycle of irresponsible breeding or pet acquisition and disposal because they know they can easily find a new home for the animals. Some advantages: Spayed or neutered pets tend to live an average of 2-3 years longer than those that are unaltered. Spaying or neutering protects pets from some types of deadly cancers. It reduces the chance of pets running away or fighting. Dogs who have not been spayed or neutered may be three times more likely to bite. Avoid breeders and pet stores Every puppy or kitten sold by a breeder means there is one more shelter animal that will not find a home. Though I do understand that, under circumstances, some families need or want a specific dog that cannot be found in a shelter. For example, Golden retrievers, Collies, Shepherds and other dogs of the sort are usually never found in...
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...People buying pets from pet shops abetted inhuman puppy mills In the recent years, more people are buying pets than ever and this has become a trend. The main reason for this are because of the increasing awareness of the advantages of pet ownership and the disposable income per capital (Pet Care Industry Analysis, 2015). The demand for pets, especially cats and dogs, is expected to continue to rise through 2018 and probably beyond (10). However, when more people are buying pets from pet shops, it would directly abetted and supported the puppy mills industry. Puppy mills and pet shops are mostly for profited, and their way of producing animals are cruel and inhuman. In order to protect animal rights and break this merciless cycle, the best solutions are to adopt from shelters or rescue organizations (19) rather buying from pet shops and never abandon pets. Puppy mill, also known as puppy farm, is a commercial animal breeding organization or kennel that breed puppies in large amounts (18). They aim to make profit through reproducing and selling the animals to pet shops. “Puppy mill dogs are viewed as a crop to their breeders, are bred as a means of profit, and are seen as a commodity, no different than soybeans or metal widgets.”(3) Most of them are illegal and inhuman. In order to minimize the cost and maximize the profit, most of the puppy mills have extremely poor environment and facilities for reproducing dogs. Dogs may suffer from different affliction such as lack of...
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...Imagine, you’re in a cage, there is a wire floor beneath your feet and the cages are not clean. No one ever lets you out and to make things worse, the cage is very crowded, there are way too many of you in that cage. This is what dogs in an average puppy mill go through every day. But before I continue, what is a puppy mill? According to source 1, puppy mills are large-scale commercial dog breeding facilities that care more about profit than they do the well-being of the dogs. The idea to persuade you against puppy mills today came from a story I heard a friend of my mom’s, who is a dog trainer, tell my mom. A quick summery of this story is, the owners got this dog from a puppy mill by accident and they ended up paying more money to get him...
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...Adopt, Don’t Shop People all over buy designer animals from across the world, unaware of the harm they create while doing so. Meanwhile, many animals are waiting in shelters for their forever home right around the corner. You should adopt pets rather than buying them because of puppy mill conditions, that all the animals are all unique and that you will be helping many animals in the process. Approximately 6.5 million animals go to animal shelters in the U.S. alone each year. Of the 6.5 million, 2.9 million are euthanized, that is equivalent to the population of Nevada every year. The amount of animals being sent to shelters are exponential and are rapidly growing. Puppy mills make money by selling animals to the common consumer. However, behind the scenes, these dogs are mistreated and are...
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...I am sure most of you have at one time or another crossed a pet store with cute little, happy puppies staring at you through the glass windows. Animals bring such joy and wonder into our lives. What can be more exciting than sharing your life with a young puppy as it grows; watching it develop its own personality, and experiencing the unconditional love that is given by our furry, four-legged friends? As any devoted pet owner can tell you, proper care and nutrition can help establish a foundation of good health and ensures a long, happy life for your pet. Unfortunately, many consumers are unaware that the sweet little puppy that peered hopefully at them from the pet store window or the enticing advertisement in the newspaper that offered a pure bred puppy for such a bargain often comes with a hidden catch – these puppies, and their abundance of health problems, may be coming from a puppy mill. Puppy mills are either operated in private homes, farms or underground run organizations where they are not easily monitored by animal control units. It’s a large-scale commercial, outside, breeding facility with many different breeds of dogs. Dogs are forced to breed continuously without any rest between cycles. Starting six months after the birth of a female dog, she is bred every heat cycle. Could you imagine being six months old and being forced to have babies?! Female dogs are constantly pregnant, and due to lack of veterinary care they become extremely weak, malnourished and...
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...Animal Rights There was a dog named Marley. Marley was a very lovable dog. When his owner walks him in the park every child would like to play with Marley. One day, Marley saw a father disciplining his child, and Marley saw it as a bad thing to the child. He ran over and bit the father’s hand. The ugly father turned his head around and grabbed Marley by his collar. The father then called the pound to arrest Marley. Animal services declared that he is a very dangerous animal and decided to put him down. Marley has no voice to speak up for his right. Marley could not lift his paw when they went to inject him with a poisonous medicine. Marley had no one to defend him; but Marley had rights. People need to advocate for dogs like Marley. Not only dogs, but also other animals where their furs have been taken away from them, animals that are brutally killed by hunters, and there are many abandoned and abused pets. All animals should have rights. Fur farms are found in many countries. “The main markets for fur are found in China, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan, Korea, Russia, Eastern Europe, Spain, and USA” (Fur Facts, n.d, Para.11). According to statistics, “50 million animals are killed each year for fur and 85% of these animals come from fur farms” (Fur Facts, n.d, Para. 1). Every animal that lives in a fur farm goes through hell. They are put in a small cage their entire lives. After birth, many animals are taken away from their mothers and are forced to live...
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...clothes we wear, the household products we buy — the list goes on. Only then will we be immune from the criticism of others crying out against the suffering of animals others are causing.”– John Musso (“Quotes – General”). Puppy mills originated for the mass breeding of dogs that began as a means for cash-strapped Americans to raise and sell puppies during the Depression. Raising puppies is less labor intensive and cost effective for farmers (“Puppy Mills”). Banning puppy mills is crucial to ensure the well-being and humane treatment of dogs, as these establishments prioritize...
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...I wanted a pair of shoes, not just any kind of shoes I wanted Converse,white Converse all my friends had them, I couldn’t get them though because they were $40.00 and I didn’t have the money neither did my dad and also because they didn’t have my size. And the converse that I wanted would go best with the outfit was going to wear Monday. Couple weeks later I wanted some slime,but I couldn’t get it cause my dad said no and it was $10 bucks which that’s really good for slime generally it would be $20 but that’s for a lot of slime $10 bucks is good for a container of slime,then I made a bet to my dad I said "if I get good grades then will you buy me slime?" "Maybe, we'll just see keep your grades up and I'll buy...
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...In a cage that is only six inches longer and six inches wider than a dog's body, there is no room for this dog to run or get the physical activity necessary. The wire cages are caked with feces from other dogs, from cages that are stacked above. This is completely legal in the United States. According to ASPCA Puppy Mills are “ a large-scale commercial dog breeding facility where profit is given priority over the well-being of the dog” (“A Closer Look”). In addition to stricter enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act, each dog in commercial breeding facilities must get veterinary visits to ensure health and proper treatment. Puppy mills are: unsanitary, unethical, and worst of all, completely legal. According to the United States Department...
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...commercials a lot of things would not be sold in this world. When would be the best time to let everyone know what businesses are selling, the Super Bowl? In most commercials I think they use sex to sell or catch our attention to see what they are selling. As I watched the Super Bowl there was a lot of commercials and most of them if not all was advertising to sell something. One commercial that caught my attention was a coca-cola commercial. I think it was selling a lot and also showing that this product has been around for a long time. In this commercial to me it showed that the world has diversity by showing that different cultures also love to drink this product. Seeing that would make me want to buy their product because to me it shows that it’s not just one culture that buys this product and also it wants everyone to be satisfied with their product. This commercial also sold me by showing a family spending time together and really it looks like they’re enjoying the time their spending together drinking a soda that everyone in the family enjoys. It also shows that this product is good to have during a gathering because it seems so refreshing. Another thing this commercial used to sell this product was bright colors to catch the eye. It was showing that family should spend more time together. A second commercial that caught my attention was the new Jeep Cherokee. In this commercial it showed the bright light in New York City to catch the eye when the advertisement first...
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