Letter to the Editor: Mistreatment of dogs in commercial breeding facilities

Dear Editor,

Did you know that there are over 2,000 USDA-licensed puppy mills across the United States where about a quarter of a million dogs and puppies are retained in almost total confinement in tiny, filthy cages?

These animals do not receive adequate food and water, proper veterinary care, necessary personal grooming, an appropriate sanitary environment, or any type of socialization.

Under the …