Mahatma Gandhi

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

The state of Pensylvania is seriously lacking in moral fortitude as well as justice for animals. If a nation is judged by the way it treats it’s animals then Pennsyvania would be very low indeed if it were an individual nation. In that state a puppy miller executed 80 dogs in the most cowardly fashion. An inspection of his facility showed that 39 of the dogs required medical treatment for excessive flea bites. Instead of spending the money to treat the dogs the man took a gun, marched up and down the rows of cages and executed 80 dogs. Charges were never brought against him because in the state of Pennsyvania it is completely legal to take such action.
Puppy mills are a hideous cycle of suffering and abuse. Animals are kept in absolute squallor, many never setting foot outside a small cage or chained to a dog house. Animals are forced to breed, sometimes using an object known as the “Rape Rack” in which the female is tied into the device to ensure that the male can breed without injury and they are bred every time the female comes into heat. The puppies are often sickly, sometimes beyond help and sold at pet stores. They must be stopped so legitimate breeders can preserve dog breeds without causing unnecessary suffering to animals. If you are inclined to help stop the cycle of savagery don’tsupport the industry. Don’t buy a puppy from a pet store without knowing where it comes from. Some pet stores use reputible breeders and should be able to give you the contact information of the breeder. Others host adoption events with local rescue groups that place unwanted dogs and puppies in loving homes. Here is a list of organizations that help puppy mill survivors and/or work to shut them down.
Main Line Animal Rescue
www.mlar.org
The Humane Society of the United States
www.hsus.org
Lange Foundation
www.langefoundation.com
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
www.aspca.org
Petfinder
Adoption service associated with the Animal Planet television series, including links to shelters across North America.
www.petfinder.com
Dogs in Danger
www.dogsindanger.com
Pets 911
Features searchable lost and found dogs and information about neutering, adoption and training.
www.pets911.com
World Animal Net
Search for local shelters and adoptable pets.
www.worldanimalnet.org
PetHarbor
Search for local shelters, rescues and adoptable pets.
www.petharbor.com
Best Friends Animal Society
Largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the country
www.bestfriends.org