They could easily be shut down on health/sanitation laws or existing 'factory farm' laws. But local governments aren't interested because they get a lot of tax revenue from these large operations.
The ONLY people that breeding legislation will catch are the reputable hobby breeders. The puppy mills are protected, and the people who let their dogs roam and breed indiscriminately can't be caught, won't be prosecuted, and have no assets to pay a judgment.
The animal rights extremists are using unfactual rhetoric (which you are repeating) to shut down quality breeders. It's the same argument used for "gun control" -- and, just like gun control, the only people breeding legislation will punish are the law-abiding and the people who don't have "pull" or great wealth.
You are in bed with some really nasty people, I'm sure with the best of intentions, but look out for unintended consequences.
“The only ‘dumpers’ I know of are the puppy mills.”
You need to get out more. As mentioned in the article, folks can get turn a quick buck selling in demand and irresistible puppies. If the dog doesn’t sell and outgrows the cute puppy stage they aren’t going to raise the dog - they dump them off.
“The ONLY people that breeding legislation will catch are the reputable hobby breeders.”
Wrong mindset. Reputable breeders who follow the laws are signaling to consumers interested in a quality dog that they’re legit. A person on the lookout for a healthy well adjusted pooch will seek those folks out. It sucks breeders are subject to laws but guess what - you’re a business. Red tape happens. Furthermore when your “product” is Rover, its pretty unrealistic to think the dog loving public isn’t going to insist on legal liability to protect said pooches. The “not wanting my community to suffer from the don’t give a damn breeders” folks like myself sure will.
“unfactual rhetoric (which you are repeating)”
By all means please point out what I’ve said which is false. I’m sorry that people like me get in the way of your irresponsibility but till you start compensating me for my tax bill from your dog cash crop, the animosity will continue.