A new law trying to shut down puppy mills
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (358308)
Rockingham, Australia
May 25, 2025 7:00pm CST
A new law has been passed in Western Australia which will mean pet shops will need to be licensed to sell puppies and such puppies may only come from rescue centres. This law is being brought in to try to close down ‘puppy mills’ where breeding is carried out with scant regard for the health and well-being of the dogs and puppies.
One such establishment had over 100 animals, all in various stages of ill-health. The dogs have been confiscated and the owner heavily fined. It’s a step in the right direction but it’s just a pity that there is a need for such laws. More and more people here are taking in rescue pets which is also a good thing.
The photo shows more of the peacocks at a service station in Western Australia.
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They've been trying to do that here for a number of years now but it seems it's hard to catch all those fools who have no regard for the lives of animals.
@FourWalls (76627)
• United States
26 May
It would be nice if they could put an end to puppy mills. Our problem seems to be these snooty people who want a purebred dog. That’s a shame, because they don’t know what they’re missing in terms of love and companionship.
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@sallypup (65181)
• Centralia, Washington
26 May
@FourWalls I'm glad to know you adopted. I wish I could say that Rufus is always a charmer but there is a reason I call him a Biker Dude. Love him to dog heaven, though. Moxe is a blue eye and brown eyed love. You adopt and you keep, no matter what.
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@sallypup (65181)
• Centralia, Washington
26 May
@FourWalls There are purebred animals in shelters if a person must have purebred.
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@allknowing (149389)
• India
27 May
@JudyEv Most human beings have no love for animals
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@MarieCoyle (46185)
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26 May
Oh, do I ever agree with this statement.
If a person has ever worked in rescue, you learn quickly to HATE puppy mills. The puppies I have seen...so, so pitiful, and the mother's live in small cages their entire lives. It's no way to live. They do it to make money, so many are inbred and sickly...close them all down, forever. Make it a felony and punish the offenders. There are tons of animals out there to adopt--and many, many purebreds are in rescue. Personally, I think mutts are pretty cool, smart dogs. There are endless kitties that never find a home, it's so sad.
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@JudyEv (358308)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 May
@sallypup @MarieCoyle Hopefully these laws will go a long way towards shutting down puppy mills.
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@MarieCoyle (46185)
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26 May
@JudyEv
I celebrate every time I hear of one being shut down!
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@GardenGerty (164725)
• United States
26 May
Caring people everywhere want to do away with the puppy mills. I have heard of other laws like this.
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@snowy22315 (192640)
• United States
26 May
I think this state has passed such a law recently.
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@RebeccasFarm (95413)
• Arvada, Colorado
26 May
Yes there's laws like that here.
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@wolfgirl569 (119145)
• Marion, Ohio
26 May
They sadly find ways around it and keep breeding
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@garymarsh6 (23473)
• United Kingdom
26 May
It is a shame it has only been intruduced in only WA. I hope other states will follow quickly & pass the same legislation.
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@LindaOHio (194403)
• United States
26 May
My wish is that all puppy mills all over the world are found and shut down.
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@Beestring (15618)
• Hong Kong
26 May
That's a good law. Honestly, I do not know where the pets sold in pet shops here come from.
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