Stop Puppy Mills


			As consumers, we have the power to stop the cruel cycle of animal abuse perpetuated by puppy mills.

For decades, The HSUS has fought puppy mills on all fronts. From conducting investigations to strengthening laws, we won't stop until dogs are not suffering in puppy mills any longer. Join us in the fight—with your help, we can win. Read more here »

Updates

Week of Aug. 30: HSUS Assists in Rescue of More Than 170 South Dakota Dogs »

HSUS Assists Mississippi Law Enforcement with Seizure of More Than 80 Dogs »

More than 50 Dogs Rescued From Alleged Puppy Mill in Tennessee »

Week of Aug. 23: Gov. Rendell Signs Bill to Combat Cruelty at Pa. Puppy Mills »

USDA Moves to Revoke License of Infamous Minn. Puppy Miller »

More Than 100 Dogs Rescued From Virginia Puppy Mill »

Week of Aug. 16: Texas Trial: A First-Hand Account »

Week of Aug. 9: Happy Endings For NC Puppy Mill Survivors »

Pennsylvania Senate Votes to Combat Cruel Surgical Procedures at Puppy Mills »

More than 500 dogs and approximately 15 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at a Texas puppy mill »

Read about the Petland investigation »
Info on future Petland demonstrations »

Petland Under Fire

After years of selling unhealthy and dying puppies at its stores, Petland is facing a lawsuit with multiple plaintiffs, while hundreds more call themselves victims of the pet retail giant's practices.
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Hundreds of Dogs Rescued in N.C.

Approximately 300 dogs were rescued from appalling conditions in an early-morning raid at a Wayne County puppy mill.
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Say It Loud

Petland demonstrators urged citizens to support their local shelters instead of the puppy mill industry.
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Petland Linked to Puppy Mills

The Humane Society of the United States reveals the results of a shocking investigation revealing that pet store chain Petland Incorporated is the nation's largest retail supporter of puppy mills. Watch our video and then take action.
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See where your local Petland gets its puppies »
Former Petland employee speaks out »
Read the USDA reports »
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