Dog mills are ; “large-scale commercial dog breeding operation where profit is given priority over the well-being of the dogs". Basically a commercial dog breeding center. Puppy mills/dog mills are a well-kept secret of the pet-trade industry.
These puppy mills are kept in unhygienic and horrible conditions to breed. Due to the frequently poor breeding conditions in puppy mills, puppies bred, often suffer from health and/or social problems. Puppies raised in a cramped environment shared by many other dogs become poorly socialized to other dogs and to humans. Dogs are then transported over long distances in poor conditions, sometimes resulting in animal stress and death. The vast majority of puppy mill animals are sold to pet stores by "dealers" or "brokers". Some puppies are sold by dealers masquerading as authentic breeders.
The things we do for commercial and trade business without any concern for the millions of animals who will die in animal shelters as a result. Now that you are aware of what may happen when you would like to buy a pet, be more aware of the source and where it may be coming from. Educate others and create awareness. Adopting animals from shelters is a really good option as well.
