The task force was created this year, after three shipments
of puppy mill dogs were flown into LAX from the Far East on Seoul, Korea - based Asiana Airlines.
They have sued Petland, Inc., the notorious retail pet store, and its broker, the infamous Hunte Corporation which is the leading distributor
of puppy mill dogs, along with unnamed suppliers for violations of Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act, 18 U.S.C. Â § 1962, («RICO») and state consumer protection statutes.
We also facilitate the rescue
of puppy mill dogs and engage in legislative advocacy.
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Some of the puppy mill dogs will make wonderful pets; others never will,» says Debby Lewis, president of the Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies, Inc..
In an attempt to stamp out this kind of abuse, Milwaukee, Wis. may soon join 50 other U.S. jurisdictions in banning the sale
of puppy mill dogs in pet stores!
Dr. Frank McMillan, in Understanding and Caring for Rescued Puppy Mill Dogs, has conducted an extensive study
of puppy mill dogs and puppies.
The lineage records
of puppy mill dogs are often falsified, and puppy mill dogs are often plagued with health problems.
This is usually the cause
of puppy mill dogs that have the affliction.
After Lazarow spoke, one woman turned over a petition signed by 235 people who support a townwide ban on the sale
of puppy mill dogs.
Such attacks can be traced to the attitudes of dog registries and professional breeder organizations, including the American Kennel Club, that lobby intensively against even modest improvements to the welfare
of puppy mill dogs.
Thanks to her tireless efforts, Governor Jerry Brown has just signed into law a bill that will curtail the flow
of puppy mill dogs into the state.
I often wonder how they sleep at night knowing they are perpetuating the abuse and neglect of millions
of puppy mill dogs in this country.
These puppy store demonstrations, which are really public information and educational activities, have been very successful in ending the sale
of puppy mill dogs at a number of local retail outlets in L.A. and Orange County and even contributed to a national mall chain's decision to phase out pet stores in their malls in favor of hosted adoption events by rescues and shelters.
Thankfully, many major U.S. cities have seen how cruel these puppy mill operations are and have enacted city - wide bans on the sale
of puppy mill dogs in pet stores, including «San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles.»
Measures such as these crack down on inhumane puppy mills by shrinking the supply
of puppy mill dogs flooding the market.
WBIR interviews Elaine Hendrix and others involved in the rescue
of the puppy mill dogs in the following video:
A proposed bill in the PA House and Senate would outlaw the sale
of puppy mill dogs in pet stores and flea markets.
The lineage records
of puppy mill dogs are often falsified.
«Licking County Humane Society is compelled to support this vital campaign, having seen, first hand, the anguish
of puppy mill dogs.
OldDog Haven in Washington State says, «She was in worse shape than most
of the puppy mill dogs, just from neglect, and she would have died in that kennel all alone.»
Respectfully state that we are tired of the USDA NOT enforcing the Animal Welfare Act & we want this abuse
of these puppy mill dogs stopped immediately.
This is particularly true
of puppy mill dogs, who often spend their entire lives in cages without any meaningful interaction with people.
Yet, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association and the statewide group have come out against the ordinances banning the sale
of puppy mill dogs in pet stores.
The measure that has been proposed by Elizabeth «Liz» Doody Gorman and Joan Patricia Murphy would no longer outlaw the sale
of puppy mill dogs in Cook County pet stores.
The HSUS had worked on a compromise bill for the proposed statewide ban on the sale
of puppy mill dogs in Illinois pet stores.
That's a very important statistic as the APPA joins forces with the industry's largest pro puppy mill lobbying group — the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC)-- to fight bans on the sale
of puppy mill dogs in pet stores.
It's been less than two months since the Cook County Board passed the Companion Animal and Consumer Protection Act — the measure that banned the sale
of puppy mill dogs and kitten mill cats in the county's 13 pet stores.
She was one of hundreds
of puppy mill dogs.
Less than two months after voting unanimously to ban the sale
of puppy mill dogs and kitten mill cats in Cook County pet stores, three Cook County Commissioners have introduced an amendment to the Cook County pet store ban.
The fine folks a PMIJAC fight legislation aimed at curbing the sales
of puppy mill dogs in pet store by running campaigns filled with lies and smokescreens.
HUA was moved by the horrible fate of the breeding dogs in puppy mills, and in response, is hosting a Mother's Day protest honoring the forgotten mothers
of puppy mill dogs on Saturday, May 13 from noon to 3:00 p.m. at 4 Corners 66th & O Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska.
When Illinois voted to ban the sale
of puppy mill dogs in retail stores, Lucas fought the ban.
The sale
of puppy mill dogs has been banned in some cities, including Los Angeles.
Just last week, the governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn, helped introduce a bill to prohibit the sale
of puppy mill dogs in pet stores.
We are anxiously awaiting a final rule from the USDA banning imports
of puppy mill dogs from foreign nations.
On a municipal level, cities such as Phoenix, Ariz., and Tacoma, Wash., have taken measures to ban the sale
of puppy mill dogs.
As the Humane Society of the United States continues to release details from its investigation into Petland's sales
of puppy mill dogs, more franchisees of the pet store chain have lined up to bring suit against the company.
Look who's back on the road again saving the lives
of puppy mill dogs across the Untied States... it's Harley and Teddy!
Within moments of witnessing first - hand the miserable, hopeless life
of puppy mill dogs, Strader knew that she would dedicate the rest of her life to the dogs held captive by this shameful industry.
One of the important steps in helping to end the demand
of puppy mill dogs is choosing to adopt instead of shop.
«By shrinking the supply
of puppy mill dogs flowing into our market, the ordinance is expected to boost adoptions for homeless animals and increase sales for small, responsible dog breeders,» said Humane Society of the United States» Arizona State Director, Kari Nienstedt.
Tara Beres, Director of Safe Haven Center in Midwest City, has assisted in the rescue
of puppy mill dogs for the past two years.
Follow Janice and Gary Mitchell as they relate the careful rehabilitation
of a puppy mill dog.
Journaling It can be helpful to keep a journal on the progress
of your puppy mill dog, even if you only write entries once a week.
This is the world
of a puppy mill dog, and once he has been rescued his world has been flipped upside down.
Every corner that is cut represents a corresponding slice cut from the quality of life
of the puppy mill dog.
We hope that you will keep a journal or blog on the reform
of your puppy mill dog, and we hope that you will join us in our campaign to educate the public — through the eyes of the survivors — by always taking the opportunity to further educate others.
It's meant to make you aware of the plight
of the puppy mill dog and how the puppies are lucky they get to leave.
Only around 50 U.S. jurisdictions have banned the sale
of puppy mill dog.
It has inspired Teddy to set to the streets and tell the world why no dog should have to experience the sad life
of a puppy mill dog.