Do you know why animal advocates commemorate Puppy Mill Action Week the week before Mother’s Day, from May 7 to May 13 this year? Puppy Mills are kennels for bulk breeding baby dogs. They are between dog mills and puppy plantations. In these locations, animals are treated as commodities, and their existence depend on their market value. Puppies considered worthless are evicted, killed, or given to shelters that are already overcrowded with homeless dogs. Take this week to educate yourself on the topic and discover why these dog breeders cannot continue to operate as they do currently.
The Background of Puppy Mill Action Week
It all began several decades ago. Specifically, approximately 15,000 years ago. Humans and canines have more in common than we realise. This coexistence has resulted in a very lengthy history of acclimatisation, mutual assistance, and transformation of the two species. Archaeological evidence indicates that the earliest indications of dog domestication date back to the ice age, roughly 500,000 years ago. Both primitive humans and primitive canines began to assist one another upon meeting.
As a result of this interaction, humans began to breed dogs and choose offspring with specific traits. This is how many modern dog varieties were created. Nevertheless, the modern era and industrial production model have degraded animal reproductive operations, treating animal lives as commodities. Kennels for breeding dogs have existed for thousands of years, but not in the manner of a puppy mill.
The commerce of puppy mills is not attractive. These kennels have degrading conditions, particularly for female dogs. They are confined in small cages to reproduce and produce as many offspring as possible. The objective is to maximise profit from the lifetimes of these animals by maximising space and material usage. There are approximately 10,000 puppy mills in the United States. The Humane Society of the United States created Puppy Mill Action Week to raise awareness and put an end to this industry. During this week, several actions are taken to alter animal treatment laws and shut down puppy mills.
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5 FACTS REGARDING THE DOG MILL MARKET
Pet stores are the primary distributors for puppy mills and are essential to their operation.
The U.S. government permits dog breeding facilities, but many illegal Puppy Mills operate and sell puppies to pet stores.
The puppies are bred in factories and transported across the United States; for instance, they may be raised in the Midwest and transported by vehicle to Southern California or Florida.
During these lengthy voyages, animals may go up to 12 hours without food or water and are confined in a small space with poor ventilation and sanitary conditions.
In all phases of the operation of a puppy mill, there is a high mortality rate among animals with no market value, those who become ill as a result of maltreatment, and even while in transit.
PUPPY MILL ACTION WEEK DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | May 1 | Sunday |
| 2023 | May 7 | Sunday |
| 2024 | May 5 | Sunday |
| 2025 | May 4 | Sunday |
| 2026 | May 3 | Sunday |
