The proliferation of puppy mills has been attributed, at least in part, to the widespread use of the Internet as a platform for advertising and selling puppies. With the advent of online marketplaces and classified websites, unscrupulous breeders can easily reach a larger audience without proper oversight, leading to an increase in the number of puppy mills operating covertly and often under inhumane conditions.
This trend has exacerbated concerns about the welfare of animals and the need for stricter regulations to combat the exploitation of animals for profit.
“Humane Canada estimates the number is in the thousands but there are no definitive statistics.”