"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated"

Mahatma Gandhi


Advice on buying a puppy


Thinking of getting a puppy? Make sure you know where your puppy comes from.

Buying a puppy is not as simple as you may think. Sadly, not all puppy breeders and sellers are reputable.

There is a dark side to the trade - puppy trafficking. This is where puppies are bred in large numbers for profit, often with little regard for animal welfare. Many puppies fall sick, and some die.

Backyard breeder in Victoria

68 Dogs were surrendered from a backyard breeder in central Victoria. This person kept 120 dogs in appalling conditions and has been twice refused a council permit. About 50 dogs remain on the property.

Rally at Parliament House - Melbourne

Rally at Parliament House - Melbourne - http://oscarslaw.org/act-now.php




Tuesday, March 17, 2009

The Puppy Mill Documentary Trailer


Discover the changing face of our relationship with man's best friend.
A fascinating insight into the history of humans and dogs.
The truth about the problems with our pet industry.
Featuring internationally renowned experts behind the scenes filming.

This is an independent documentary created by Australian filmmaker William Wolfenden. http://www.thepuppymill.com.au/ William Wolfenden, is currently approaching Australian broadcasters to get this valuable documentary aired.




Bright Lights, Big Lies

Video embedded from the stop puppy mills website

Pets of Bel Air, a popular celebrity puppy emporium, has been exposed for operating without a license. The Humane Society of the United States lead the investigation and officially closed down the store for selling puppies from unlicensed puppy mills.

Read the article



Puppy mills