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While great strides have been made to increase awareness about puppy mills and the treatment of animals in these facilities, more work must be done.

This is a complex issue; there is no one answer or strategy. It requires challenging the "system" that has allowed the puppy mill industry (and partners) to flourish and grow.

Animal Folks has taken multiple actions to improve protection for the animals.

QUICKLINKS

Below are links that provide additional information about puppy mills, rehabilitation of puppy mill dogs, licensing and regulation, and other issues of importance.

Information and resources:

• ASPCA: Puppy Mill Resources

• Best Friends Animal Society: Puppy Mill Resources

• Best Friends Animal Society: 15 Things You Can Do

• Best Friends Animal Society: Puppy Mill Rescue Dogs - Tranistion to Home Life

• HSUS: Stopping Puppy Mills

• ASPCA Rehabilitation

• CAPS: Puppy Mills and Pet Shops

Licensing and regulatory information:

• USDA - APHIS Search Tool: Compliance Database

CLICK on Search Tool in link above for copies of inspection reports for licensees.

• USDA: FOIA process

To request specific data, you can use this link to make a formal data request.

• MN Board of Animal Health: Commercial Dog and Cat Breeder Program

In Minnesota, the Board of Animal Health regulates dog and cat breeders.

• Animal Welfare Act

The Animal Welfare Act, administered by the USDA, licenses and inspects dog and cat breeding facilities.

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