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Published: A Look at the Rural American Housing Challenge


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What Is a Puppy Mill?


Marguerite Cassandra Toroian draws on an MBA from the University of Miami and decades of financial industry experience as the chief investment officer and founder of a Delaware-based investment firm. An advocate for homeless cats and dogs, Marguerite Cassandra Toroian has rescued four dogs from puppy mills.

A puppy mill refers to a mass dog breeding operation that focuses on profits rather than proper socialization, exercise, and other types of animal care. Approximately 10,000 puppy mills currently operate in the United States, and only 2,024 hold licensure from the United States Department of Agriculture. Combined, these mills produce millions of puppies each year. Many of these puppies lack human socialization, suffer from health issues, and exhibit behaviors such as shyness and aggression.

Puppy mills typically sell puppies to consumers through pet stores, classified listings, or even festivals or roadside stands. Moreover, many puppy mills operate misleading websites that more closely resemble those of smaller dog breeding operations. For additional information on what you can do to stop puppy mills, visit www.humanesociety.org.