There are more than 10,000 puppy mills in the United States—and almost all of them promote themselves as "responsible" breeders or promise "home-raised" puppies. Here’s the language they’ll tell you, and we’ll reveal how to decode it. And we discuss the latest version of the ‘Horrible Hundred’ report -- a list of known, problematic puppy breeding and/or puppy brokering facilities.

Love and compassion for animals can bring everyone together. ‘Humane Voices’ is the official podcast of the Humane Society of the United States. We’ll explore the issues facing animals, interview worldwide animal experts, and discuss what you can do to get involved and help. If you care about the welfare of animals, or have a special pet or two in your life, this is the podcast for you.

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