Puppy Mill Update: A New Trend for Dog Breeders and Dealers?
Submitted by jj.hartmann@asp... on
On February 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service published its annual summary of the enforcement actions taken against those who aren’t in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)—the only federal law protecting dogs in commercial breeding and dealing facilities.
An analysis of their report shows a new trend for dog breeders and dealers.