USDA Licensed Commercial Dog Breeders: The Dogs Reality
Commercial dog breeders licensed by the USDA are a key source of puppies sold online and shipped across the United States. While these facilities operate legally, the photos below reveal the hidden reality of these environments.
About USDA Licensed
The system currently allows USDA licensed dog breeders to legally sell and ship puppies to consumers sight unseen via the internet. This practice shields buyers from witnessing the conditions on the premises.
- Many of these commercial dog breeders utilize basic structures, sheds, or makeshift enclosures already on their property, or they construct specific facilities designed solely for mass puppy production.
- The Dogs’ Lives: The images speak for themselves. Their sole purpose of these dogs is to produce puppies, often enduring constant, untreated medical issues and pain. Veterinary care is often minimal or non-existent.
Your Buyer Checklist
Your buying decisions have the power to stop this cycle of cruelty.
IF YOU CAN’T MEET THE MOTHER DOG AND SEE WHERE AND HOW SHE LIVES… DON’T BUY THE PUPPY.
Learn how to find a responsible dog breeder who prioritizes health, welfare, and transparency.
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