April 1, 2014
Seven Ways You Can Stop Puppy Mills
You are the key to stopping the cycle of cruelty
Michelle Riley/The HSUS
You can make a difference for the dogs suffering in puppy mills. Here are seven ways you can take action.
1. Help make your local pet store puppy friendly
The Puppy Friendly Pet Storesinitiative asks dog lovers everywhere to help their local pet stores implement puppy friendly policies by refusing to sell puppies in their store and supporting homeless pet adoptions instead.
Stores that already do not sell puppies can sign up to show that they are taking a stand against puppy mills and to make official their policy of not selling puppies. Learn more »
2. Be an advocate
Our downloadable guides have ideas that can help propel you into action. They can also teach you how to work for the passage of laws in your own community that will improve the lives of dogs in puppy mills.
Download "An Advocate's Guide to Stopping Puppy Mills" »
Download "A Guide to Using Local Ordinances to Combat Puppy Mills" »
Download "A Guide to Using Local Ordinances to Combat Puppy Mills" »
Or, you may order the more extensive kit that includes the guide as well as everything you'll need to start spreading the word about puppy mills in your community, including printed materials, letter templates, tips for developing legislation, and activity ideas.
The kit is designed to help you discuss the puppy mill issue accurately and intelligently, whether speaking to friends and family or the local media: $3 each. Download the order form »
The HSUS Puppy Mill Task Force tip line is available to anyone with information on a possible crime involving puppy mills. If you witnessed deplorable conditions in person and wish to file a complaint with the HSUS, please call 1-877-MILL-TIP or report puppy mills online.
3. Contact your legislators
Contact your federal legislators and let them know that you're concerned about the inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills and want the puppy mill issue to be a priority for Congress. Ask them to expand the reach of the Animal Welfare Act to include kennels that sell large numbers of puppies directly to the public.
4. Write letters to the editor
Writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper is a great way to get the word out about puppy mills in your community. Write your own version—a short, polite letter is most effective.
5. Furnish your vet with flyers
Download and print these flyers and bring them to your veterinarian or groomer's office, to help potential new pet owners avoid puppy mills:
6. Set up a library display
Ask your local library to put up an educational display about puppy mills, a subject relevant year-round. Email us for materials »
7. Shop our online store
Speak up for puppy mill dogs by wearing our Stop Puppy Mills cause gear, found at our online store at the Animal Rescue Site. Go shopping »
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