Puppy mills/farms
Commercial dog breeding facilities w quick breeding and poor conditions $$$$
Good breeders are NOT puppy mills
Breeders who sell to pet stores reg by USDA, not all to public have to be licensed
Non-working feeders/waterers
Lack of shelter/poor quality (wire floors)
Lack of grooming
Abnormal behaviors
Similar to hoarding effects
Puppy laundering
Some states pet stores can’t sell live dog, cat, rabbit in pet store unless obtained from animal control/humane society/rescue
Puppy mills form non-profits to “adopt” (sell) puppies as rescues-fraud, theft, unfair business practices