RSPCA speaks out on puppy mills

The RSPCA now includes an information page advising people of the dangers of puppy mills. From their site:

• Many of the puppies are sold through pet shops, the internet, newspaper ads, or at the puppy farm itself. Some puppy farms actually operate the pet shops in addition to their farm where they then sell their puppies to an unsuspecting public.
• The breeders and pet shops rely on the public "falling in love" with the cute little puppy in the window and buying it on a whim.
• The RSPCA will continue to lobby government to amend laws to have these puppy farms banned. We also conduct campaigns to encourage the public not to purchase puppies or other pets from pet shops and instead consider adopting animals from animal shelters or responsible breeders.

For more information visit the RSPCA ACT website.