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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  At least breeders who sell to pet stores have to be listed with the USDA, and have some federal regulation, those that sell over the internet and directly to the public have no federal regulation, so closing pet stores would do little to stop puppy mills. |
I believe that closing pet stores would stop the impulse buying and would eliminate at least one outlet for puppy mills.
JMO But I don't believe that the USDA does a very good job of policing the puppymills. The miller can set up one very nice kennel to get licensed and to use for inspections, then go on to keep dogs in buildings off the premesis.
The licensing is just like the AKC registration, it gives people a false sense of security.