There are quite a few secondary issues here. One of the secondary issues can be traced back to the Obamas. Before adopting the “first dog”, the Obamas made many claims about their ethical concern for adopting pure bred dogs. They also had the same issue Dr. Whose was having through their daughter Malia having allergies to certain dog breeds. Despite the many public claims about their concerns, the Obamas adopted a purebred dog (Greene, Nick). The second set of ethical issues have to do with Proposition B. The first issue with the basis of the proposition is the fact that is was based on how puppy mills are “perceived” not facts or evidence. If a law is to be passed that can affect people's jobs and livelihood, it should be based on facts and evidence, not an overall perception. The other …show more content…
Since this is a large amount of puppies from one place, the pressure to continue supplying these animals is drastic and can turn them into more of a “product” than a living and breathing thing. The last secondary issue is has to to the Veterinary Code of Ethics. Many parts of this code of ethics address that Veterinarians must uphold ethical standards when it comes to caring for their patients/animals and not act in a cruel manner (BOD). Principle IV subsection a states “A veterinarian should obey all laws of the jurisdictions in which they reside and practice veterinary medicine” (BOD). Although it is not illegal to adopt purebred dogs, there is concern with their ethical-ness in the state's eyes which have resulted in rules being made that limit their availability. Principle VIII states “A veterinarian shall recognize a responsibility to participate in activities contributing to the improvement of the community and the betterment of public health” (BOD). As a veterinarian, Dr. Whose is required to “make [his] knowledge available to [his] community under subsection A