Investigative reporters for the LA Times, Melody Gutierrez and Alene Tchekmedyian, discuss the findings of their investigation into the puppy mill pipeline to California, the cruelty and the fraud. From the LA Times:

• An L.A. Times investigation found that many dogs sold as California-bred come from mass breeders in the Midwest.
• Unsuspecting pet buyers can face heartache and thousands of dollars in vet bills when their puppies get sick or die.
• California is destroying veterinary records that provide details about a pet’s origin and health status.

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To reach the LA Times' Pets for Profit page, visit https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-09-12/pets-for-profit-an-in-depth-investigation

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