Is there an exact number of puppy mills in the state of Wisconsin?
This is a tough question, because basically there are two kinds of puppy mills: those who sell wholesale to pet stores or laboratories, and those who sell directly to the public through classified ads, over the internet, at flea markets, etc. The breeders who sell wholesale to pet stores must be licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA does have minimum standards that the puppy farmers are supposed to meet. You can read more about the USDA Animal Welfare Act (AWA) in the USDA Regulations section of our Existing Laws page. Here, you will also find links to the USDA website if you would like to read the AWA in its entirety. There are currently between 60 – 70 breeders registered with the USDA to sell puppies wholesale in the state of Wisconsin. You can see the list here. The list is alphabetical, so you’ll have to scroll down nearly to the end.. By far, the largest number of puppymillers do NOT sell puppies to pet stores. They sell directly to the public a
