Fighting puppy mills is easy. Now that you know that most puppies come from cruel puppy mills, here’s how to make sure you never support them.

When you are thinking of welcoming a dog into your home, please always consider adopting an animal from your local shelter, or search for your perfect companion on Pet Rescue. You’ll save a life right there and then.

If you decide to buy a puppy from a commercial business, it is important to be very careful and do your research first. Never buy your puppy from the internet or a pet shop as you will have no guarantee where they came from. Find a breeder who allows you to visit the premises and see the parent animals and the conditions in which they live. The RSPCA’s Smart Puppy Buyer’s Guide provides comprehensive information on how to ensure that your puppy had a great start in life.

CAUTION: Many dog breeders claim to be a ‘registered breeder’, but this doesn’t give any guarantees. Often this simply means that they have registered as a business with their council which may have no relevance for the welfare of the animals in their care. But even when a breeder is a member of a breed association or breeders organisation one still has to be careful. While such organisations do have rules and guidelines for their members, being ‘registered’ does not necessarily mean a breeder is responsible or meets good animal welfare standards.

Puppy mills exist only because they remain hidden from public view. Share this campaign to expose the truth.