Lifesaving by the Numbers: Animal Welfare Statistics In 2016, when Best Friends announced the goal to lead the country to no-kill in 2025, one of the first tasks was to get a handle on the size of the problem and to elimina... Image
How to Organize a Protest to Stop Puppy Mill Dog Sales Pet stores typically sell puppies from puppy mills or other unscrupulous dog breeders. Learn how to organize a protest to stop puppy mill dog sales. Image
Where Are Puppy Mill Dogs Sold? Educate yourself about where puppy mill dogs are sold, so you're not inadvertently a puppy mill's next customer; choose adoption. Image
What to Expect When Rescuing a Puppy Mill Dog What should you expect when you rescue a puppy mill dog? Get advice on crate- and house-training, socialization, separation anxiety, gaining trust, and more. Image
Studies of Dogs From Puppy Mills Learn the results from two large-scale studies of dogs from high-volume commercial breeding facilities — i.e., puppy mills. Image
Pet Stores That Offer Dog Adoptions Here's a state-by-state list of humane pet stores that offer shelter and rescued pets for adoption. Image
Combating Puppy and Kitten Mills with Legislation Puppy and kitten mills are cruel to animals. There are breeder licensing, mill inspection, consumer protection, and pet sale ban laws that help. Image
End Puppy Mills: Tips for Writing to Legislators and Media If you're looking for ways to stop puppy mills, here are some tips for contacting your legislators and media outlets to share your message. Image
Researching Puppy Farms: Puppy Mill Website Links View a list of important puppy mill links to use to research puppy farms. Image
Pet Breeding: Best Friends' Position Best Friends Animal Society does not support pet breeding or pet mills. The most responsible choice is to adopt pets from shelters or rescue organizations. Image
Want a Purebred Dog? Avoid Supporting Puppy Mills Looking for a purebred dog? Don't support the puppy mill industry. Instead, you can save a life and adopt a purebred dog with these tips. Image
Pet Store Puppies: Why You Shouldn't Rescue One Pet store puppies for sale usually come from puppy mills, factory farms for dogs who live in deplorable conditions and are bred as often as possible. Image
Jurisdictions With Humane Pet Sales Laws Here's a list of jurisdictions with humane pet sales laws. Ordinances have been enacted to stop puppy mills and address the inhumane conditions in the pet mill industry. Image
Humane Pet Sales Laws by State Here's a comprehensive and continually updated list of cities and states with humane pet sales laws. Image
Best Friends Pet Adoption Survey Results Americans love pets, but how do they feel about shelter animals and adopting? View the Best Friends' pet adoption survey results. Image
Bought a Sick Pet Store Puppy? What to Do Did you buy a sick puppy from a pet store? Here is what you can do, including how to file a complaint with a breed registry, contact the BBB, and more. Image
