In recent years, the public has become increasingly aware of the inhumane conditions in which puppies are bred and raised in puppy mills. But while consumers can easily avoid buying puppies from pet stores that are likely supplied by puppy mills, real estate brokers, developers and leasing companies have more power than they might realize when it comes to disrupting the puppy mill pipeline.
Funding the Puppy Mill Industry
When brokers, developers and leasing companies make deals with pet stores to rent or lease space for their business, they are inadvertently funding the puppy mill industry. That’s because many pet stores buy their puppies from these mills—the very same mills that keep animals in cramped cages without adequate food or medical care. By refusing to lease space to pet stores, real estate professionals have an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of these animals.
If you’re a broker, developer or leasing company looking for ways to help disrupt the puppy mill pipeline, there are several steps you can take today. First and foremost, research any potential tenants thoroughly before signing any agreements. Confirm the entity is not selling “small animals” which includes puppies, kittens and rabbits.
You can also contact organizations like The Humane Society of the United States and The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) who work tirelessly advocating against animal cruelty in all its forms—including the practices used by some puppy mills—to see how else you can help spread awareness about this issue.
Disrupt the Puppy Mill Pipeline
Real estate professionals have an important role to play in helping disrupt the puppy mill pipeline that supplies pet stores across America with unhealthy and mistreated animals each year. By refusing to lease or rent out space for pet stores that get their animals from unethical sources, we can send a strong message that we will not be complicit in this kind of animal abuse and cruelty anymore. With just a few simple steps today, real estate brokers, developers and leasing companies alike can start making an impact on this critical issue right away.
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