Make the Right Choice
When deciding to add a furry new member to your family, it's important to do your homework.
Your choice may affect the lives of thousands of animals. If you purchase a puppy or kitten from a pet store, over the Internet or through a newspaper classified ad, you could be perpetuating animal cruelty. Puppy and kitten mills sell to pet stores -- reputable breeders don't.
The BC SPCA rescues hundreds of animals each year from puppy mills across B.C. These animals are found in horrible condition, locked in small cages with no access to the outdoors. Puppy mill owners are only concerned with making a profit - they do not care about the welfare of the animals or how many lives their business will affect.
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The Cruelty Investigations department of the BC SPCA works tirelessly to close puppy mills, and to help the hundreds of neglected animals born each year.
Your choice will make a difference.
The BC SPCA has created several resources to help you make the right decision when choosing a new family member. |
Information sheets about puppy mills, making the BC SPCA your first adoption option, finding a reputable breeder and a story about one woman's heartbreaking lesson are available.
Please click on a link below to read more, or to download a PDF document.
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What is a puppy mill?
A puppy mill is a high-volume, substandard dog-breeding facility that puts profit before animal health and welfare. Click here to learn more. |
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Top 10 questions about puppy mills
Are there kitty mills, too? Do all pet stores get their puppies from puppy mills? Click here to learn more. |
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Why should I make the BC SPCA my "First Adoption Option"?
The BC SPCA helps thousands of animals each year - many of whom are the very purebred animals that you're looking for! Click here to learn more about finding your perfect pet. |
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Finding a reputable breeder: Rules to Follow
Did you know that only a reputable breeder will have as many questions for you as you have for them? Learn more ways to ensure that your breeder is a reputable one. Click here for more information. |
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A true story
Read one woman's heartbreaking lesson about buying from a pet store. |
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Cruelty Investigations
The BC SPCA's Cruelty Investigations department works hard to stop puppy mills from operating and to rescue the animals. Click here to donate today to help the BC SPCA stop this horrible injustice. Your gift will save a life. |
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