Report A Puppy Mill

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In September 2014, The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) revised the 40 year old definition of “retail pet store” under the Federal Animal Welfare Act to restore an important check and balance that helps ensure the health and humane treatment of pet animals sold sight unseen. This amendment includes the regulation of puppies being sold sight unseen through the internet without providing an opportunity for the buyer to observe the animal prior to purchase.

Breeders selling directly through the internet who have 5 or more breeding females are now required to be licensed and inspected by the USDA.

If you purchased a puppy from a suspected puppy mill, Stop Online Puppy Mills would like to know about it. Please fill out this form. With your approval, we will submit your report and information to the USDA.

Report a Puppy Mill

Your First Name *
Your Last Name *
Organization's Name (if applicable) *Type N/A if not applicable
Your Address
Street AddressApt, Suite, Bldg. (optional)CityState / Province / RegionPostal / Zip CodeCountry
Your Email Address *

Breeder Information

How did you find your puppy?
Please check the appropriate box or boxes.Online Web siteIn PersonPet StoreFlea MarketClassified Ad
Breeder's Name *
Breeder's Address *
Street AddressApt, Suite, Bldg. (optional)CityState / Province / RegionPostal / Zip CodeCountry
Breeder's USDA # (if known)
Breeder's Email Address *
Breeder's Web Address *
Date *Date on which you saw the animal or date of transaction.
Breed of Dog or Puppy *
Age of Dog or Puppy
Describe the details of what you saw or your concerns *
Describe all concerns you may have about this breeder.
Condition of Facility
Condition of animal(s)
Please Report Breeder to the USDA *
Please check both of the boxes below if you would like us to report the suspected puppy mill to the USDA for you.Yes, report breeder to the USDAMy Electronic Signature- gives Stop Online Puppy Mills permission to submit my complaint to the USDA

Verification

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