Missourians for the Protection Of Dogs

With over 2,000 puppy mills—the most in the nation—Missouri has earned a reputation as the Puppy Mill Capital of America. Puppy mills are large-scale commercial dog breeding operations where profit is given priority over the well-being of the dogs. Unlike responsible breeders, who place the utmost importance on producing the healthiest puppies possible, breeding at puppy mills is performed without consideration of quality of life. The overcrowding and lack of basic hygiene, veterinary care and exercise that are the hallmark of puppy mills create puppies with numerous health and social issues—but it is the breeding dogs, the ones who never get to leave, who suffer the most.

However, help is on the way! Missourians for the Protection of Dogs