From Iowa To Florida: A Tale From The Dark Side.
reports and photos existed online showing how these breeding facilities (puppy mills) are really being managed on a day to day basis. From 2000-2009, documentary evidence was almost non-existent because inspectors did not properly document reports on violations, and failed to follow proper procedure by providing photo- graphic evidence. LaHay learned that the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) wasn't able do it alone without having the state involved. USDA inspectors were citing violators, but there was zero enforcement for first time violations and even repeat violations. The facilities were rarely fined and their licenses rarely, if ever, suspended. Repeat violators were even allowed to renew their licenses. IFCA and other organizations continue to encourage stronger staffing and funding for the USDA inspection programs, with the end goal of closing the myriad loopholes enabling this systemic problem. Mary LaHay has heard it all — the child who
developed canine bursitis from a mill-purchased puppy — an owner in Hollywood with $11,000.00 in vet expenses for a dog raised in a puppy mill.
Aerial photograph of an Iowa puppy mill.
–by Heather Schulman
Puppy Mills: From Iowa to Florida was presented by Mary LaHay with Iowa Friends of Companion Animals (IFCA) at the SPCA Tampa Bay on Thursday, October 10th. Iowa ranks as the number two state for puppy mills. LaHay’s mission is to educate the public and end these appalling commercial puppy breeding operations. She shared her journey about how she became actively involved with ending puppy mills — something she never knew existed until researching how to purchase a puppy locally. After beginning her mission in 2008, LaHay soon learned that few
A Boston Terrier in a puppy mill cage, cowering. 56 THE NEW BARKER Summer ~ 2012
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Shivering Poodle.
Close up of Dog’s Housing.
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