When people decide to get a dog for their home,
some choose to buy a puppy rather than adopting one. Although there are
reputable breeders around, there are also many puppy mills. These puppy mills
are places that focus on producing high numbers of puppies and selling them for
a profit. Dogs that are in these mills are kept in cramped, dirty conditions
and often have serious health issues. The WOOF Act seeks to crack down on these
mills, and DoGone Fun is proud to support this legislation.
The WOOF Act
The WOOF Act, which stands for "Welfare of
Our Friends," is a bipartisan bill that was reintroduced recently in
February. This bill aims to close loopholes that let puppy mills continue to
operate even if they have had several violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
These loopholes currently allow puppy mill owners with revoked or suspended
licenses to get new licenses by using a different name, such as a family
member’s name. The US Department of Agriculture has also been issuing new
licenses for problem breeders who have had multiple violations, such as not
providing seriously ill animals with veterinary care.
The WOOF Act would help put a stop to these
practices and make it harder for puppy mill owners or problem breeders to
obtain new licenses or have their license renewed. This act ended up with 167
co-sponsors when it was originally introduced in Congress.
Puppy Mill Problems
Puppy mills are notorious for housing dogs used
for breeding, and their puppies, in unsafe, unsanitary and inhumane conditions.
Females are expected to breed over and over, resulting in serious health
problems. The puppies they have often have health issues as well. In addition
to the WOOF Act, encouraging others to adopt dogs instead of buying them can
help put a stop to the use of puppy mills.
If you’re looking for a high-quality
doggy daycare place for your pets to
go, please contact DoGone Fun. We offer caring staff and a safe place for dogs
to play while their owners are busy.
This article was previously published at https://www.dogonefunchicago.com/owning-a-dog/woof-act-dogone-fun-supports-it/
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