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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

June 29: Nothing Has Changed at Petland; HSUS follow-up investigation has found that Petland stores are still supporting puppy mills »

June 24: More than 200 dogs were rescued from deplorable conditions at Pennsylvania's Almost Heaven kennels »

June 12: Picture of a Rescue: Puppy Mills Featured in Mutts Comic Strip »

June 11: HSUS, Broward County Humane Society Take Custody of 32 Puppies From Bankrupt Florida Pet Store Wizard of Claws »

June 3: In the span of just weeks, The HSUS has helped save close to 1,000 dogs from the cruel puppy mill industry. Help shut it down »

The rescues: Indiana; Washington

N.Y. State Senate Agriculture Committee Takes Steps to Protect Dogs »

May 28: Puppy Dealer Declares Bankruptcy After Judge Orders Class Action Lawsuit to Proceed »

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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Help us with future demonstrations »

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.
Read about the investigation »
See where your local Petland gets its puppies »
Former Petland employee speaks out »
Read the USDA reports »
More video »

 Learn more about puppy mills

Take the pledge to stop puppy mills!

I will do my part to help stop puppy mills. I pledge to help end this cycle of cruelty by:

  •  • Choosing not to buy my next pet from a pet store or Internet site
  •  • Refusing to buy supplies from any pet store or Internet site that sells puppies
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