DES MOINES – Iowa Friends of Companion Animals (IAFriends) will host a public presentation at the Humane Society of North Iowa in Mason City on Monday, February 3, 2014, starting at 7PM to educate Iowans on the issues associated with large-scale commercial dog-breeding kennels, also known as “puppy mills.” The Humane Society of North Iowa is located at: 2700 South Birch Drive in Mason City.
“We’re looking forward to sharing this important information with animal-welfare advocates in north central Iowa,” said Mary LaHay, President of IAFriends.
Thousands of adult breeding dogs are kept in Iowa’s 230+ puppy mills. USDA data shows that a large percentage of these breeding facilities have been cited for significant violations to the Animal Welfare Act. Those who attend this presentation will learn about ways they can help these dogs.
Sybil Soukup, Executive Director of the Humane Society of North Iowa, says, “We’re glad to be able to host this event and look forward to a good turnout so that citizens can learn about the perils of puppy mills.”
Iowa Friends of Companion Animals is a non-profit organization concerned about the welfare of companion animals. Their goal is to advance the humane and responsible treatment of companion animals through education and collaboration.
Bodacious- Your right lets forget about puppy mills. I bet once their new owners get them home and all their health issues surface from living in filth/inbreeding their owners like many will realize they don’t have the time or money to take care of the issue. What happens now? They either release it to the Humane Society or dump the animal somewhere resulting in it being left at the stray shelter. Those are just the animals that got out what about the ones used for breeding? If a shelter ever does get them they are usually over taken by parasites, disease, or deformities from the cruel situations they live in. Everyone who can should go get educated on the issue…Things should really be looked at seriously on this issue.
Id, Apparently you misunderstood my post. I am all for doing away with puppy mills. I love dogs, I hate cruelty. I was being a bit sarcastic as it seems that almost everything that is wrong in our society today is blamed on the liberal/democrat/progressive segment of society. I am sorry that you took it the wrong way.
Damn dogs. Always asking for a handout or someone to bail them out of their situation. it is their own fault for being a dog. Why should I have to provide shelter and food and protection for their rights? What about my rights?
Damn humans. Stop using sensitive issues to gain clicks.