Monmouth County Passes Resolution Against Puppy Mills

Puppy mills continue to breed pets with health and behavioral issues which are then sold at pet stores to unsuspecting customers. Monmouth County Freeholders want to end that.

A resolution has been passed by the Monmouth County Freeholders to get towns to adopt laws restricting the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores unless those animals come from shelters or rescue organizations. Ocean County has just passed a similar resolution.

Puppy mills are typically large-scale, inhumane, commercial breeding facilities that prioritize profit over the welfare of an animal. Those people who want to buy a puppy and go to a pet store, not knowing that the store has stocked puppy mill dogs, many times end up purchasing a pet that turns out to be sick. As you can imagine, this can result in heartache and financial hardship in trying to care for that puppy.

The best way to get a pet is from a local shelter or rescue organization, or through a reputable breeder. The Humane Society is applauding the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders for passing this important resolution and taking a strong stand against the cruel puppy mill industry.

Friends of Animals United NJ is thanking the Freeholders for their dedication to making Monmouth County an animal-friendly community. And the Monmouth County SPCA is honored to have the support of John Curley and the other Monmouth County Freeholders and says this resolution is a huge step for animal welfare in Monmouth County.