The Dog Auction Mindset
I had the eye-opening experience of spending a day at Southwest Auction Service where dogs are auctioned off like livestock. I described my observations in a previous post.
Those in attendance were mostly puppy millers— there to buy or sell animals—along with a smattering of folks from dog rescue organizations.
Below is an email I just received from Southwest Auction Service (yes, I joined their email list). Such a blatant representation of the inhumanity of puppy mills!
Each time I look at this chart, I feel shock and outrage! How about you?
Two Things We Can Do
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the regulatory body for livestock in this country, which sadly includes puppy mills. A quick and simple thing you can do is sign this Humane World for Animals petition asking the USDA to support more humane standards in puppy mills.
Here’s a second opportunity to make a difference. Between now and March 19th, the USDA is soliciting public comments regarding two puppy mill standards:
The care of breeding female dogs, including cage size, number and frequency of litters, nutritional needs, and veterinary care.
Socialization and exercise needs of dogs living in puppy mills.
This is an excellent opportunity for the public to weigh in on improving conditions for dogs serving life sentences in puppy mills. I encourage you to participate (okay to answer only the questions you like). Please share this with your veterinarian as their voices need to be heard.
You can find a description of current USDA puppy mill regulations here. Remember to submit your comments by March 19th.
LET’S DO THIS!!
Best wishes to you and your four-legged family members for abundant good health,
Dr. Nancy
DrNancyKay.com
Wow Nancy, would you believe that I JUST found out about dog auctions in the last week, and then I see your post! I knew about puppy mills, but I did not know until the past few days that these discarded dogs are auctioned off when they are no longer profitable. I live in Texas and there is "Dog Alley" in Canton TX where dogs are sold to flea market patrons, and the conditions are deplorable. I pray it gets shut down. Anyway, I was looking to adopt a dog from a rescue, and they kept referring to the dog's previous "number". I learned that some rescues actually go to these auctions and buy dogs in order to save them from their horrible life. They spend hundreds, sometimes thousands, to treat every medical condition and rehabilitate the dogs for adoption to loving homes. Sorry for the long comment but this is something close to my heart!
I signed the petition AND left comment with the USDA. Thank you for these links!!! =)
Wow, America really is a dystopia.