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Waimanalo Puppy Mill Manager Released
On December 19, 2012, Judge Kim sentenced David Lee Becker to a total of 6 months jail time, which began in June 2012 when he was extradited from Las Vegas to Honolulu. The court credited Becker with his time already served. Judge Kim did not order any probation or related probation conditions, including restitution to the Hawaiian Humane Society. As of his release on December 19, 2012, Becker is a free man.

Learn About the Waimanalo Puppy Mill Case

Puppy mills are large-scale breeding operations that sell through stores, swap meets and other venues. The majority of sales has migrated to the Internet with puppies peddled through venues such as eBay and Craigslist. Protected by privacy and property access laws, facilities that mass produce puppies in Hawaii also remain hidden from public view – often on agriculture-designated lands that are exempt from a law that limits dog ownership to a maximum of 10. Listen to this!

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Shop at pet supply stores that are committed to not selling puppies for profit.
Contact pet shops and encourage them to allow the Hawaiian Humane Society to inspect breeding facilities.
Tell your legislators, city council member, friends and family that this issue concerns you. Post your concerns through social media sites: Twitter, Facebook and Craigslist.
Educate your friends and family by reading our FAQs.
Donate to Fund our Puppy Mill Prevention Initiatives.
If you have a complaint about a puppy purchase, Yelp! about it and contact the Better Business Bureau, State Consumer Protection Office, and other outlets.
Promote adoptions from shelters and rescue groups through your personal network.
Read survey results on statewide puppy purchases.
Read and share this letter from Humane Society CEO Pam Burns.
Read and share this editorial by Humane Society CEO Pam Burns.

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