Puppy mill facts

Our fact sheets and resources help animal welfare advocates find the tools they need to create change, promote stronger animal protection policies and educate the public about puppy mills.

• Puppy Mills: Facts and Figures [PDF]
• Fact Sheet: Puppy Mills and Pet Stores [PDF]
• Problems with Unlicensed and Internet-Based Puppy Mills [PDF]
• Economic Impact of a Puppy Mill [PDF]
• Environmental Impacts of Puppy Mills [PDF]
• Cage Stacking [PDF]
• Wire or Grid Flooring [PDF]
• Map of States with Puppy Mill Laws [PDF]
• Designer, Teacup and Hypoallergenic Dogs [PDF]
• Severe USDA Violations [PDF]
• USDA Licensed Pet Breeders Map [PDF]
• Puppy Mill Law Chart [PDF]
• Puppy Mill Locality Ordinances [PDF]
• Veterinary Problems in Puppy Mill Dogs [PDF]
• Puppy Brokers and Dealers [PDF]
• Puppy Mills and Flea Markets [PDF]

Outside research

• Applied Animal Behavior Science: Mental Health of Dogs Formerly Used as "Breeding Stock" in Commercial Breeding Establishments [PDF]
• Disposal of Dead Dogs in Commercial Breeding Facilities [PDF]
• Environmental Impacts of One Puppy Mill Among Many [PDF]
• Colorado Legal Petition Concerning Wire Flooring in Dog Kennels [PDF]