Sold online and in stores by brokers and retailers. This doesn’t look into violations by private breeders who sell directly to individuals.
I didn’t read the article, but let me guess… puppy mills, amirite?
This has been a thing for a very long time, and it’s terrible
The article does not got into specifics. It only states the percentage of breeders in each sector that have had violations in the last five years, and the whole thing is basically a reprint from this source . The time spans feel wonky. For the last five years, 41% of the licenced breeders they tracked had a violation. For the last three years, the violation rates of tracked licensed breeders have been: Breeders to stores: 36%, Puppy stores: 63%. Rather than any number of years they only say ‘currently’ for these rates: Breeders to brokers: 34%, Online sales: 42%.
If you’re the hero long enough, you’ll see yourself turn into the villan
Dog breeders stocking pet stores were never the heroes. If you want a dog, adopt from animal control or a reputable rescue, or pay a responsible breeder directly. Don’t go to a pet store.
