Puppy mills are breeding facilities that put maximizing profit ahead of animal welfare mass-produce purebred and so-called “designer” puppies for sale on the Internet, through ads, by brokers or at pet shops. Unsuspecting buyers contribute to the problem.



  • Some lucky family's future companion. Dean Pogas/HSI

  • Feeling frisky. Dean Pogas/HSI

  • Recovering post-spay/neuter. Dean Pogas/HSI

  • Dogs of many breeds are available for adoption. Dean Pogas/HSI

  • A number of puppies have been born since the rescue. Dean Pogas/HSI

On the Way to a Better Life

After a settlement granted custody of more than 600 dogs and puppies rescued from a commercial breeding facility to the Quebec government, HSI Canada began adopting them out to loving new homes.

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