An experienced attorney based in East Rockaway, New York, Marc Rovner has spent more than 16 years with BETA Abstract, LLC, as a senior staff attorney. In addition to his responsibilities as general counsel and director of business development, Marc Rovner has used his skills as an attorney to fight against the nation’s puppy mills.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) defines “puppy mills” in two key ways. First, puppy mills are large, commercially focused dog breeding operations, as opposed to smaller, family-run breeding programs. Second, puppy mills are run by groups and individuals who prioritize profit over the health of the dogs they breed. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that there are about 10,000 puppy mills operating throughout the country, with nearly 8,000 doing so without a US Department of Agriculture license. These mills combine to sell approximately 2.15 million puppies every year, often through pet stores. Cruelty to animals is the biggest issue posed by puppy mills, but it is hardly the only one. In addition to physical abuse and poor quality of care, puppies produced by backyard breeders often suffer from chronic health conditions ranging from kidney disease to respiratory disorders. Any such dog that is given up by its owner is likely to end up in a shelter, joining the 6.5 million cats and dogs entering shelters every year. About 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized. People can fight against puppy mills in several ways. Individual consumers can refuse to buy puppies from unsavory breeders and instead adopt animals from shelters and rescues. On a larger scale, people can contest the standards of care described in the Animal Welfare Act as insufficient, placing more legal pressure on backyard breeders.
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