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: Understanding and Caring for Dogs Rescued from Puppy Mills

• Best Friends Animal Society: Getting Help With a Dog From a Puppy Mill

• HSUS: Puppy Mill Resources

• ASPCA Rehabilitation

• CAPS: Puppy Mill FAQ

Licensing and regulatory information:

In February 2017, the USDA removed animal welfare documents from its website. After multiple lawsuits and congressional orders, the USDA started to add the information back on line. Some data is now redacted. 

• USDA - New APHIS Compliance Database and Search Tool

• USDA: Complaint process

• USDA: FOIA process

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

• MN Board of Animal Health: List of state licensed facilities

• Animal Welfare Act: Regulations and Standards

• Animal Welfare Act Enforcement