Dogs who are Barred From Love by cruel breeders don’t go to the vet when they’re sick. No one is trimming their nails or cleaning their ears. Treats? Forget about it. They don’t even have a separate place to relieve themselves. Some never see sunlight, breathe fresh air, feel grass, or have protection from the heat or cold. While the conditions found in commercial breeding facilities are cruel, they are commonplace, and some are even perfectly legal.

Pending Federal Legislation: Goldie’s Act (H.R. 6100)

Goldie's Act, named after a Golden Retriever who died in a horrific puppy mill in Iowa, would require the USDA to fulfill its obligation to protect dogs in puppy mills. Find out how you can support this legislation and prevent other puppy mill dogs from meeting Goldie's fate.

Federal Licensing & USDA Standards

Pet sellers know that shoppers find comfort in the term “USDA-licensed breeder,” but this label isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Learn how federal law fails breeding dogs and view our gallery of USDA inspection photos that show how puppy mill dogs are really treated.

State Laws

What is “cruelty”—and for that matter, what is a “breeder”? The answers vary from state to state. Something that’s illegal in one state may be perfectly acceptable somewhere else. What are the laws where you live?

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Iowa Puppy Mill Update: The USDA Is Keeping It in the Family

April 25, 2022

Prevent Puppy Mill Cruelty—Join Goldie’s Act Week of Action!

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