Mexican Puppy Mills Flood So. Cal with sick puppies (not that kind, beasty)

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Mexican puppy mills flood S. California

Southern California officials are struggling to stem the
flow of diseased puppies being smuggled in from Mexico, the
Los Angeles Times said Monday. Animal control officials
estimate thousands, of puppies have died since an
underground market was uncovered last year. The dogs are
usually small breeds like poodles, pugs and Chihuahuas and
are typically sold through newspaper ads to bargain-seeking
buyers who pay cash. Some of the pups suffer from
parvovirus and distemper, as well as scabies, which can be
transferred to humans. U.S. Customs agents, responding to
requests from local agencies, have added sick puppies to
their list of contraband items, like drugs and weapons, as
they search vehicles crossing the border at San Ysidro.
"There is no such thing as an ugly puppy," said John
Carlson, director of San Diego County's North Regional
Animal Shelter. "It's almost like drug peddling, except
that it's not illegal to possess a young puppy. But it is
illegal to be selling young puppies that are sick."

[Woodmonkey]

I wonder just how much the Mexican government is doing to stop regulate this industry? I know....dumb question!

Puppy mills, whereever they are, are a disgrace! This is an area where I side with animal rights activists (and I don't do that much, believe me).

[cb88]

Originally Posted by Woodmonkey

I wonder just how much the Mexican government is doing to stop regulate this industry? I know....dumb question!

Puppy mills, whereever they are, are a disgrace! This is an area where I side with animal rights activists (and I don't do that much, believe me).

I agree with you, Katie. I "rescued" my last Sheltie (not my current one) from a puppy mill. Let me add, a USDA puppy mill (yes, the USDA certifies/approves them. ) She was 5 years old when I rescued her, they were going to shoot her because she couldn't have any more litters. Gee, you know, make her have 2 & 3 litters a year for 4 years and I wonder why. She was the BEST dog, docile, sweet, just a lover. Problem is, with the life they live, it ages them twice as fast.

I hate puppy mills.

[conlor]

And we're letting them make products that we use everyday. Yech!

[filthybeast]

Drat!

[StrBrite]

Originally Posted by Woodmonkey

I wonder just how much the Mexican government is doing to stop regulate this industry? I know....dumb question!

Puppy mills, whereever they are, are a disgrace! This is an area where I side with animal rights activists (and I don't do that much, believe me).

I agree with you 100% on your entire statement

[JohnRN]

We have a simlar problem here too.

I just can't understand how humans can be cruel to animals. I mean... puppies for goodness sakes!