HMMM, the petition says it's to improve the conditions in commercial breeding facilities ( Puppy Mills ). My question is " Why are they trying to improve conditions " Why are they not shuting them down ( outlawing them ) Improving conditions will only still contribute to the end result. Bad breeding and congenital defects will not go away by cleaning up the living conditions of these dogs. I'm afraid the public will be under the assumption then that now mills are safe to purchase from. People just don"t get it. This could be a step backwards for these dogs.