In order to spread the word about Iowa's puppy mill problem, we have created printable brochures, post cards and posters that we encourage our members to print and distribute at various locations. In fact, it's always a good idea to have a few on hand - keep in your car, in your purse or briefcase...you never know when a conversation can turn into a teaching experience.
Suggested distribution locations include:
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Iowa VCA Brochures
Did you know that:
- Iowa has the 3rd largest number of puppy mills in the nation with more than 400?
- Many Iowa commerical breeding facilities house hundreds of adult breeding dogs?
- According to USDA data, there are more than 23,000 adult dogs in Iowa puppy mills?
- Puppies raised in puppy mills often suffer health, genetic and temperament problems that plague them for life?
- Accoring to USDA data 59% of Iowa breeders were cited for violations to the Animal Welfare Act?
- You CAN make a difference?
We also have a more compact, shortened version of our brochure that is available to download for FREE.
Iowa VCA Postcards
Quick facts that are short, but not so sweet.
- They say a picture is worth a thousand words - how about a map that shows where Iowa's puppy mills are located?
- Why are puppy mill dogs considered nothing more than breeding stock? M O N E Y.
- Why are puppy mill dogs often denied the most basic vetinerary care? G R E E D.
- Many of the worst puppy mills are USDA licensed.
Featured Pictures of IVCA Literature
Spread the word about Iowa's puppy mill problem with Iowa VCA's printable brochure.
Quick facts on Iowa puppy mills are included in our printable postcards.
Pictures of Iowa mills are included in Iowa VCA printable postcards.