PUPPY MILLS
Diseases from puppy mills can include : Epilepsy, Heart disease, Kidney disease, Musculoskeletal disorders (hip dysplasia, luxating patellas, etc.), Endocrine disorders (diabetes, hyperthyroidism), Blood disorders (anemia, Von Willebrand disease), Deafness, Eye problems (cataracts, glaucoma, progressive retinal atrophy, etc.) and many others.
By signing the petition you would be agreeing to be responsible and humane to stray dogs and when thinking of buying a dog, you will choose to adopt or buy from a responsible breeder.
Many dogs are victims to puppy mills. A puppy mill is an establishment that breeds dogs in harsh conditions and inhumanely so they can quickly breed dogs and make a larger profit. Many of the puppies in pet shops are puppies from puppy mills. The parents of the puppy may have been used for breeding since it was very young and has been constantly breeding with no rest.
When it gets too tired and can no longer breed the dogs are often killed or abandoned. Puppies from puppy mills are often sick and are extremely weak.
THE FACTS :
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There are over 2 million puppies bred in puppy mills each year
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80% of puppies from licensed pet stores in Hong Kong fall sick within the first week
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9% of puppies from licensed pet stores in Hong Kong fall sick within the first day
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The maximum punishment for animal cruelty such as beating, torturingan animal and acts of negligence such as starving a creature is just 3 years of imprisonment and a fine of $200,000 but the sentence is lenient
