This week in the news

05.21.12

100,000 Take Action Against Puppy Mills—Want to Join Them?

YES! We are super-happy to report that as of today, more than 100,000 people have signed our “No Pet Store Puppies” pledge! The pledge aims to reduce the demand for puppy mill puppies by asking consumers to not buy any items at a store that sells puppies.

The logic is simple: Most pet store puppies come from puppy mills. Even if you know better than to buy a puppy from a pet store, by purchasing any item from a store that sells puppies, you are still supporting the puppy mill industry. So please, don’t buy anything! No kibble, no kitty litter, no toys—nothing!

And while you’re at it, please take the pledge. Adding your name to our pledge list will go a long way in proving to the industry that we mean business. As they say…it takes an army!

Don’t forget to spread the word to friends and family on Facebook and Twitter! It’s time we put an end to puppy mills.

05.07.12

Week in Review - May 7

Rescued dogs arrive at South Fla. shelter

A total of 263 dogs were found Wednesday, cramped in cages and chicken coops. "They were six, seven, eight to a cage, completely matted," said Amanda Chussler of Tri-County Humane Society. "Some of their paw pads are so raw just from being on the cage bottoms. They probably never felt grass."

Puppy mill victims seized from Ala. breeder; police, rescuers respond

On April 26th, approximately 50 dogs and puppies were discoverd living in substandard conditions at the Elberta, Ala., home of puppy-mill operator, Beverly Baker.

Allegan puppy mill: Here are some FAQs (with photo galleries)

As the dogs begin to settle into their new homes, shelter workers still are dealing with the messy aftermath, including donations and adoptions.

San Clemente rejects plea to revisit vote against pet-sales ban

Despite a plea from the president of the primary support group for San Clemente's animal shelter, the City Council has no intention of revisiting its decision against banning retail sales of dogs and cats in town.

Interlaken Bans Puppy Mills

In its findings, the village board stated that dogs rescued from puppy mills often exhibit health and behavioral problems including severe malnutrition and injuries from living an entire life on wire mesh flooring.

04.18.12

Week in Review - April 18

LA City Council Moves Forward On Banning Pet Sales

The L.A. City Council voted Tuesday in favor of banning stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits that are not rescues in an effort to curb the city’s animal euthanasia rates.

Update: After judge's ruling, alleged puppy mill dogs now adoptable

More than 80 puppies taken from what officials call a puppy mill in Jones County are now eligible for adoption.

Animal control officers rescue 48 dogs from Ferndale 'puppy mill'

Animal control officers with the Whatcom Humane Society rescued close to 50 dogs from a suspected puppy mill earlier this month, and now a Ferndale man is facing jail time for animal cruelty.

Officials shut down Missouri puppy mill

Eighteen dogs have been taken from a Verona area breeder who repeatedly failed inspections by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.

San Clemente rejects ban on pet sales

On a 4-1 vote, the City Council decides that prohibiting sales of dogs and cats in local pet stores would go too far. The majority says it could support some means of verifying that any dogs sold in a store aren’t from mass-breeding ‘puppy mills.’

04.11.12

“No Pet Store Puppies” Releases Video #2!

The no-nonsense canine mascot of the ASPCA’s No Pet Store Puppies campaign is at it again! Watch as he skillfully “trains” an oblivious consumer to not shop for her pet supplies in a store that sells puppies.

Most pet store puppies come from puppy mills. Refusing to buy a dog from a pet store is a crucial first step. But we’re also asking all pet owners not to buy anything in stores that sell puppies! No kibble, no kitty litter, no toys—nothing! By purchasing anything from a store that sells puppies, you are unwittingly supporting the puppy mill industry.

Please take the pledge not to shop for anything at pet stores that sell puppies, and please use the social media tools on the site to spread the word to friends and family! It’s time to put an end to puppy mills.

03.28.12

Facebook Rejects Puppy Mill Ads for Good!

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Can we say victory!? In response to concerns raised by the ASPCA and our “No Pet Store Puppies” campaign, measures will be put in place to ensure that puppy mill dogs will no longer be sold on Marketplace on Facebook. The ASPCA is working with Facebook and Oodle, the online classifieds service that powers Marketplace on Facebook, to restrict the sale of puppy mill dogs on the social media site. The ads placed by puppy mills have already started coming down.

You may not know this, but many puppies sold online come from puppy mills where dogs are often kept in filthy, overcrowded and cruel conditions. Plus, puppy mills that sell directly to consumers via the Internet are exempt from any federal oversight! The Internet Crime Complaint Center notes that hundreds of complaints are filed every year from victims who are scammed when buying a dog online.

Take Action
Want to help stop cruel puppy mills? Sign our online pledge not to buy any items—including food, supplies or toys—from stores or websites that sell puppies.

03.19.12

Week in Review - March 19

Stokes Co. DA explains dropping charges in puppy mill case

“I was trying to do everything I could to make sure these animals would not be returned under any situation to the Mabes,” Bowman said. “I wanted to make sure they would not have a kennel for two years.”

Letter: Stronger laws needed against puppy mills

The only way to protect animal and people from unscrupulous breeders is to enact laws and close loopholes in existing laws.

Ohio Voters May Get To Vote on Proposal To Ban Dog Auctions

If the general assembly doesn't act by May 1st, the coalition has until July 4th to come up with another round of signatures to get the issue on the November ballot. Petitioners think city dwellers loving dogs will flock to their side.

Contact 6 investigates local pet store

Complaints of sick and dying dogs at a local pet store prompted FOX6′s Contact 6 to launch an investigation that took the team from Milwaukee to Iowa!

Alleged puppy mill in Jones County

“These animals have suffered severe neglect. We really need legislation,” Alboum said. “We have no laws for people who sell puppies to the general public in North Carolina.”

Puppy protection hard to find in NC laws

"There is no strong licensing requirement or inspection requirement or standards that they have to meet on the books in North Carolina. So that's a really big problem with North Carolina law right now," said Cori Menkin, Senior Director of the ASPCA Puppy Mills Campaign.