Our undercover investigations, exposés and in-depth reports expose what really goes on behind the scenes at pet stores and puppy mills, and the industries that support them.
Undercover in a New York puppy mill
An investigator worked undercover at Sportsman’s Kennels in Long Island between September and October 2025, documenting poor breeding conditions, sick and matted dogs, and parts of the building crawling with cockroaches behind a popular storefront. Read the full report of the investigation.
Investigative reports
- Undercover at an American Kennel Club-linked puppy mill | 2025 [PDF]
- Undercover investigation reveals sick and dying puppies at pet stores in Nevada | 2025 [PDF]
- Undercover investigation links New Jersey pet stores to puppy mills | 2024 [PDF]
- Petland and puppy mills | 2022
- The HSUS Puppy Buyer Complaints: A 15-Year Summary | 2007-2022 [PDF]
- American Kennels Pet Store Investigation Report | 2021 [PDF]
- Midwest Puppy Mills and Pet Store Connections | 2020 [PDF]
- Puppy Mills and Animal Welfare Act | 2020 [PDF]
- The HSUS Puppy Buyer Complaints: A 10-Year Summary | 2007-2017 [PDF]
- Georgia Pet Store Investigation | 2015 [PDF]
- AKC: No Longer 'The Dog's Champion?' | 2012
- Missouri Dirty Dozen | 2010 and 2011 [PDFs]
Emergency response: 100+ cats
Our animal rescue intervened to rescue more than 100 cats from hazardous conditions. Many of the cats were found underweight and sick while huddled for warmth in inches of snow. Deceased cats and several skeletons were found around the property. Donate to support their recovery and all of our lifesaving work.
Meredith Lee/Humane World for Animals