Puppy mills keep puppies confined in small cages with poor sanitation, nutrition, and very little interaction with people. They are an unfortunate part of the animal cruelty problem in our nation.
Missouri is the nation's largest puppy mill state. Fortunately, voters approved of Prop B to establish a basic care for dogs in large commercial breeding facilities. This will require that each animal receives "adequate food, clean water, regular exercise, necessary veterinary care, and rest between breeding cycles." The people of Missouri have set a precedent for reform and hopefully the passing of Prop B will begin a ripple effect throughout the nation (Ed Sayers).
Sometimes I like to go into pet stores just to look at and play with the animals. I wish I did not know of the cruelties that happened inside these puppy mills, maybe then I would not feel so bad whenever I went into a pet store. So with this article I am very happy to hear that one state has, hopefully, began a ripple effect to stop cruelty to animals. Even if it is only for dog breeding facilities, it is still a victory because it is a start.
Hopefully Missouri is the start of all animals being treated humanely throughout the nation, and even the world. Maybe someday there will be no more dog fighting, puppy mills, kitten mills, and even the humane treatment of the animals that we eat. Yes we eat these animals, but that doesn't meant that they have to be treated inhumanely! I do not understand the minds of the people that are cruel to animals, and I don't think I ever will.
Wow, your writing about this topic was great. You really opened my eyes to what is really happening out there and I believe that this article that you picked you summerized it very well. I think your opinion could have came out more in the opinion part a little more, and not let the facts get in the way of how you feel. I think that your writing was powerful and could really change a animals life one day.
ReplyDeleteMention your source before going into your summary and your response, Kara.
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