Let the gov't monitor and close down the bad puppy breeders. If pet stores get all their puppies and small animals from approved and good breeders, most of the problems are resolved. Then work on weeding out the bad pet stores. This is still AMERICA, and people and business need to be up to gov't standards. This is NOT a communist country. Good, well run pet stores exist. They bring fun and animal companionship to many families. The typical pet store owner works hard and long hours for a minimal (if any) profit. Animal rights activists have good intentions, but their focus is off.