The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is warning people to stay away from online dog breeders, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The results of a three-month investigation revealed many pure bred dogs for sale on the Internet are raised in puppy mills. The largest offender is a seller called Purebred Breeders which operates 800 websites, according to the Plain Dealer.
The HSUS is suing Purebred Breeders on behalf of all customers who purchased an ill or dying dog. The U.S. Congress is currently considering legislation which would regulate large breeders who sell dogs directly to consumers, according to the Plain Dealer. The USDA only regulates breeders who sell to pet stores.
Ohioans shared their thoughts on the HSUS investigation and pending puppy mill legislation via email, instant messaging, in-person interviews and Twitter.
* "The fact that Puebred Breeders have 800 websites is suspicious. Why would you ever need more than one website? The results stacking tactics do indicate a deceptive nature. The photos in the Plain Dealer story were disgusting. Animals should not be stacked in wire cages and closed away from human contact like that. I hope the HSUS wins its lawsuit and gets the company closed down." -- Rhonda Grosworth, website designer, Cincinnati.
* "The federal puppy mill legislation is long past due. Any person or business which sells living creatures should have some type of oversight. I had no idea the USDA only checked on breeders who sell to pet stores. The Internet and a lack of supervisor allows puppy mill operators to have free reign. Only sick people can enjoy making money off the misery of animals." -- Rashawna Eastman, Ohio State University graduate student, Columbus.
* "I am glad that both our state government and federal elected officials are finally getting serious about putting an end to puppy mills. It took far too many years fro animal rights organizations and concerned Americans putting the issue in front of the public for changes to occur. Pet Land in Chillicothe only buys from local breeders and keeps a book with images of the dogs with breeders and contract information to prove their pets do not come from puppy mills." -- Sean Harris, auto plant worker, Kingston.
* "There are so many dogs at local shelters and rescue centers, there is no need to go spend hundreds or a few thousands dollars on a puppy. If you absolutely must have a specific breed of dog, then search online for local breeders and go visit their kennel before making a purchase. Making a promise to care for another living creature is a serious commitment and should not be taken lightly." -- Torie Roosevelt, non-profit agency representative, Athens.
* "I don't typically agree with handing the federal government more power or infringing upon the ability of someone to operate a business, but the puppy mill case is different. The only way a law can curtail the animal cruelty is by making mandates at the federal level. Children will play with these dogs that have not been socialized well or even kept in clean conditions. The whole scenario is horrible." -- Brook Matthews, retired pediatric nurse, Belpre.
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