The Attorney General’s investigation found that Westchester Puppies & Kittens acquired the animals it sold to the public from commercial breeders and puppy mills, not from “certified breeders” or those who “home-raise” animals.

Is Westchester puppies a puppy mill?

The Attorney General’s investigation found that Westchester Puppies & Kittens acquired the animals it sold to the public from commercial breeders and puppy mills, not from “certified breeders” or those who “home-raise” animals.

How do you tell if a breeder is a puppy mill?

If local, the seller/breeder refuses to show potential customers the place where animals are being bred and kept. The seller/breeder doesn’t ask lots of questions. If you can click and pay for a puppy without screening, it’s probably a puppy mill. The seller/breeder makes no commitment to you or the puppy.

Is Millersburg a puppy mill?

Several puppy mills are in Millersburg. “There’s one puppy mill in Millersburg where the dogs had such severe dental disease that when an inspector touched the molars in the back of the mouth they were wiggling.

How do I find a breeder not a puppy mill?

You can find responsible dog breeders by asking for referrals from your veterinarian or trusted friends, by contacting local breed clubs or visiting professional dog shows.

Who is the owner of Westchester puppies and kittens?

Deborah Koehler
Deborah Koehler, owner of Westchester Puppies & Kittens, is also prohibited from making false representations about the quality of the breeders and kennels from which she obtains animals for sale as part of the settlement. In addition, she will also pay a civil penalty of $7,500.

How can you tell if someone is a backyard breeder?

10 Signs of a Backyard Breeder

1. The puppies leave mom before 8 weeks of age.
2. The breeder doesn’t ask you questions.
3. The breeder breeds several types of dogs.
4. The breeder breeds several types of dogs.
5. The breeder always has puppies available.
6. The breeder isn’t active in breed specific clubs.

Do the Amish have puppy mills?

Dog farming is a large part of the economy for many Amish communities. Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Holmes County, Ohio, and Shipshewana, Indiana are home to thousands of breeding dogs that will spend their lives in puppy mills.

How do you know if a dog breeder is reputable?

Most reliable breeders earn their reputation by providing healthy pups to good homes resulting in “word of mouth” references. Meet breeders at local dog shows or look online for local breed clubs and review the AKC Breeder Referral page on their website www.akc.org.

Why you shouldn’t buy a dog from a breeder?

Genetic defects are rampant in any breeding scenario. These can include physical problems that require costly veterinary treatment as well as personality disorders that often frustrate people who buy them, leading them to abandon their dogs.

Why you shouldn’t support backyard breeders?

Because puppy mills and backyard breeders choose profit over animal welfare, their animals typically do not receive proper veterinary care. Animals may seem healthy at first but later show issues like congenital eye and hip defects, parasites or even the deadly Parvovirus.