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Problems With Grid Flooring In Dog Kennels, The Humane Society Of The United States
Problems With Grid Flooring In Dog Kennels, The Humane Society Of The United States
PUPPY MILL REPORTS
Gridded, strand, or wire flooring in dog kennels does not promote either proper sanitation or adequate comfort and safety for dogs and puppies. Grid-style or wire flooring frequently leads to entrapment or injury, as dogs and puppies’ feet become wedged in openings intended for feces. Grid flooring is designed to allow feces to pass through, but unfortunately any gap large enough for fecal matter is large enough to entrap an animal’s foot or toe.
Facts About Cage Stacking, The Humane Society Of The United States
Facts About Cage Stacking, The Humane Society Of The United States
PUPPY MILL REPORTS
One of the most troubling conditions seen at puppy mills is overcrowding, which can lead to sanitation problems, stress, and disease. Puppy mills commonly use stacked cages to house more animals than a given space should reasonably hold.