Puppy Expo Exposé
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12 commentsKTVI-FOX2now.com in St. Louis ran a recent multi part series on an alleged puppy mill that also owned the store where many of it’s pups were sold. Bonnie and Herman Schindler are said to have approximately 1,000 puppies on the property and a staff of only ten to provide for them – meaning each employee cares for 100 dogs each day. Despite multiple citations from USDA the Schindlers and Puppy Expo continue to operate. A November ballot initiative could lead to a 50 puppy limit for breeders, putting larger mills like this one out of business.
I get an upset tummy thinking about those poor dog! I sure wish people would be wiser consumers and do a little more research on where their dogs come from! Personally I prefer to adopt recycled dogs. It is good for my environment <3
1000 puppies!?!! That is incredible.
We can pass laws, but we also need to educate the public on how evil puppy mills are.
Seriously? That’s should so be AGAINST THE LAW!!! Close that place down.
The pet store is closed – the landlord kicked them out after this story hit the news., although they probably have other outlets for the puppies and are still breeding. So sad.
My little Chico came from a puppy mill. It got closed down and the puppies were sold for $100 each. I got him from the family that purchased him. I was told he spend the majority of his day stuck in a very small crate, only let out to wee and make babies. He recieved little to no human affection. How heartbreaking that he never had a real puppyhood.
I hope this law goes into effect nationally. 100 dogs per person is way too much to have to care for.
I hope that initiative succeeds. Between breeders and rescue dogs who need to be rehomed I believe we can keep everyone well pupped without these types of operations. It would be nice if they could be put out of business everywhere.
lotsa licks, Lola
I can’t believe that they allow puppy mills to continue to exist at all. That many puppies is just ridiculous!
1 person to care for 100 dogs? That’s just wrong!
Uck uck uck. While Ruth provided some good news, where will all those puppies and Mammas (and Dads?) go? Oh, I hate reading about or watching sad doggie stories, but you are doing a good job of educating – this stuff is all over the place – just scanned through some other yucky stuff here – where do you find these horror tales? Still… we missed you guys. Big smooch to you, Nigel!
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Sammie, Mom and the gang here
Just stopped by to say Hi- been reading the daily updates in my mailbox but haven’t come here to leave any messages lately because school started with a bang last week…Thanks for keeping us updated on canine news around the world. Have a great Labor Day weekend!
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I watch Animal Cops on the TV, over here in the UK, and had formed the impression – from what I’ve seen – that the Humane Society has police backing!
Why, then, doesn’t the Humane Society – along with a Deputy – check out this puppy farm? I’ve seen them do it in places like Houston…with great success! The proprietors of the ‘farm’ can’t refuse THEM entry, can they?