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Puppy Mills
A puppy mill is a large-scale commercial dog breeding operation where profit is given priority over the well-being of the dogs. Unlike responsible breeders, who place the utmost importance on producing the healthiest puppies possible, breeding at puppy mills is performed without consideration of genetic quality. This results in generations of dogs with unchecked hereditary defects.
Puppy mill puppies are typically sold to pet shops—usually through a broker, or middleman—and marketed as young as eight weeks of age. The lineage records of puppy mill dogs are often falsified. Read More »
Puppy Mill FAQ
Learn more about the world of puppy mill dogs.
So, You Just Adopted a Puppy Mill Dog?
Here's help for some challenges you may face with these special pooches.
What Is a Puppy Mill?
Thinking of getting a dog this year? There are some things you need to know.
10 Ways You Can Help Fight Puppy Mills
Let’s get started—it’s easy to make a difference today!
Laws Protecting Dogs & Consumers
Learn about "lemon laws” and see how puppy mills are (and are not) regulated.
Puppy Mill Scams & Cons
Puppy swindles are big business! Avoid a broken heart and an empty wallet.
Where We Stand
The ASPCA’s policies and positions on puppy mills and breeders.
Our Rescue Efforts
Check out our staff’s stories and photos from actual puppy mill raids.
Puppy Mill Glossary
Get to know the terms associated with this inhumane industry.
Puppy Mill Timeline
Take a tour through the history of puppy mills and the ASPCA’s involvement.
Your Stories
Do you have a dog from a puppy mill? Your experiences can educate and inform others.
Get Active on ASPCA.org!
Find a Shelter
If you’re looking to make a puppy part of your family, please make adoption your first option. Visit your local shelters, where many wonderful pets are waiting for forever homes.
Join the ASPCA Advocacy Brigade
Become a member of the A’s special group of animal lovers who fight for puppy mill reform in our nation’s halls of power!
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