Thank you for your response. I wasn't sure who to reach out to about this
If it's just every 12 hrs, then no. Generally speaking, it is not ok. Mostly cuz a puppy can't hold it that long. Most dogs have a hard time making it 8 hrs, nvm 12. But some owners do use wee wee pads, so it might not be a problem. This is also a critical period for socialization and training, so it would be better to get more than 20 min of human interaction a day. That being said, he is being kept alive. And it is presumably a short-term condition. Without knowing the inside conditions, e.g., if he's really able to exercise or if he's being crated, it's impossible to determine whether it's a case of cruelty. And I don't know the laws surrounding that. That being said, Andrew is right. This is not the right forum. ASPCA website might have some useful info for you.
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