January 17, 2015

Puppy Mill Awareness

of SoutheastMichigan

Large-scale Breeder Registration Fact Sheet

Limit the number of animals2012 Allegan County, 350+ dogs

Animals

Seized

Limit the number of animalsProblem Barry County Kennel relocated to Missaukee County, ~175 dogs

2013

Animals

Seized

Oakland County, 50+ Golden Retrievers

Prevention

Active Kennel

Stop Mills from coming to Mich.Noble County Indiana, ~200 dogs, USDA LicensedShipped puppies to The Family Puppy (Novi, Flint, Troy)

Active Kennel

Missouri USDA Licensed Kennel, ~250 dogs

Shipped puppies to Petland, Novi

Active Kennel

Stop Mills from coming Mich.

Industry Changes – “The Belt”

Puppy Mill Belt

Active in commercial dog breeding

Contain some commercial dog breeders, but show a pattern of growing concern

www.awawatchdog.com/puppybelt

2009 2014

Puppy Mill Belt

Active in commercial dog breeding

Contain between 5-11 commercial dog breeders/dealers.

* Most all states are decreasing the number of USDA

licensed kennels except Indiana an Ohio.

Protect Animals in Large-scale KennelsBranch County, ~ 85 dogsRepeat Violator – Animal Welfare Act

USDA License Cancelled

Protect Animals in Large-scale KennelsCalhoun County, ~ 85 dogs, Repeat Violator – Animal Welfare Act

USDA License Revoked 2013

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Number of Kennels Impacted by County (2009)

St. ClairSt. Clair County is our puppy mill

capital in Michigan!

• 37 breeding kennels

• lacks a strong ordinance,

standards, and enforcement.

Puppy Mills Are Not Welcome Here!

Questions?

Relocated out of stateAnimals Seized

Roxanne Webster, Livingston County, Mi Cheri Lane, Genesee County, Mi

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http://www.meetup.com/puppymillawareness/