Missouri Breeders Cited for Violations in Pet Shop Supply Chain
The Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) has identified several breeders in Missouri with state violations who supply puppies to pet shops. Specifically, Perry Petersheim in Missouri is mentioned as a breeder with state violations whose puppies are sourced by Fish Bowl Aquarium & Pet Mart. Additionally, Pinnacle Pet in Missouri, described as the largest dog broker in the country, is also a supplier to Fish Bowl. CAPS' investigations have revealed a broader pattern of USDA and/or state violations among breeders in Missouri, Wisconsin, and Minnesota who sell puppies to this particular pet shop. These findings are part of CAPS' ongoing efforts to expose inhumane conditions in commercial breeding facilities, often referred to as puppy mills, which mass-produce animals for retail sale. The organization highlights that when consumers purchase pets from these shops, they inadvertently support a system that subjects parent animals to continuous mistreatment.
