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After Report, Feds Vow Crackdown on Puppy Mill Abuse

By Hugh CollinsMay 26th 2010 – 10:22AM
David McNew, Getty Images

David McNew, Getty Images

(May 26) -- The government vowed to crack down on abusive dog breeders following a report that showed shocking conditions at many puppy mills, with some animals engaging in cannibalism, living in their own feces and infested with ticks. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack promised stronger enforcement of animal welfare...

Background on puppy mills

A puppy mill, sometimes known as a puppy farm, is a commercial dog breeding facility that is operated with an emphasis upon profits above animal welfare and is often in substandard conditions regarding the well-being of dogs in their care.

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