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July 22, 2010
The Kitten at the Puppy Mill: Oliver's Twist
When you volunteer to assist with a puppy mill raid, you steel yourself against the images of helpless dogs, and promise yourself that you won’t take any of those dogs home with you. What you don’t expect is to fall in love with a kitten already living on the site of the temporary emergency shelter, but sometimes the unexpected happens.
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July 21, 2010
Seeing the Suffering of Puppy Mills Firsthand
After working at The HSUS for several years, I had seen plenty of images of the squalid conditions at puppy mills across the country. Still, none of this made it easy to see the consequences of a puppy mill firsthand.
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July 21, 2010
More Than 100 Dogs Rescued from Mississippi Puppy Mill
The HSUS, at the request of the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, led a rescue of more than 100 dogs from a puppy mill operation in Carriere, Miss.
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July 15, 2010
Empire State Pet Store Chain Takes 'Puppy Friendly' Pledge
Petland Discounts of N.Y. has signed The HSUS' pledge committing to support local animal adoption programs instead of selling puppies.
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July 15, 2010
Hot Lips, Warm Heart
Loretta Swit relishes her most meaningful role: helping animals
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July 13, 2010
'Saving Gracie' Tells Tale of Puppy Mill Survivor
A recently published book by Carol Bradley, Saving Gracie: How one dog escaped the shadowy world of American puppy mills, is a captivating assessment of the problems with U.S. puppy mills and a heartfelt account of one dog’s journey through rescue and rehabilitation.
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June 30, 2010
Landmark Ohio Animal Welfare Agreement Reached Among HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Gov. Strickland, and Leading Livestock Organizations
A deal struck among The HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Ohio agriculture leaders and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will lead to major animal welfare improvements in Ohio on a raft of issues.
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June 23, 2010
Singer Raises Her Voice for Animals
International singer/songwriter Milow the Girl is supporting The HSUS's Puppy Mill campaign through sales of her new CD.
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June 21, 2010
Michigan Pet Stores Take ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Thanks to the efforts of local advocates, nearly 100 Michigan pet stores have recently signed The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge — committing not to sell puppies, and instead support local animal adoption programs
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June 11, 2010
Pet Supplies 'Plus' Pet Stores Take ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Pet store chain Pet Supplies “Plus” encourages franchisees to sign The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge, committing not to sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption programs.
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June 7, 2010
Pet Store Doublespeak
Despite what they may tell you, pet stores do sell puppy mill puppies. Here’s a list of common claims by pet stores, and what they really mean.
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June 1, 2010
Petland: The HSUS Investigations
Here's where you can find a chronological listing of news, videos, and information on The HSUS' Petland investigations.
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May 27, 2010
Celebrities Featured at Sonoma County Winery Gala Benefiting The HSUS
Celebrities will be helping to celebrate animals and confront cruelty with The Humane Society of the United States on June 5, while enjoying a gourmet dinner at the majestic Jordan Vineyard & Winery.
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May 26, 2010
The HSUS Praises Illinois Legislature for Approving Pet Store Disclosure Bill
The HSUS applauds the Illinois legislature for unanimously passing a bill to crack down on the sale of unhealthy puppy mill dogs in Illinois pet shops.
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May 26, 2010
The HSUS Praises Louisiana Legislature for Passing Bill to Combat Puppy Mills
The HSUS applauds the Louisiana legislature for overwhelmingly passing a bill to crack down on cruel mass dog-breeding facilities known as puppy mills.
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May 26, 2010
The HSUS Praises Arkansas Authorities for Strong Punishment of Puppy Mill Owners
The HSUS applauds authorities for their success at gaining an appropriate sentence in the convictions of Christine Yarrington and Lynn E. Burkett, owners of a Lamar, Ark. puppy mill, on animal cruelty charges.
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May 25, 2010
Federal Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Abusive Puppy Mills
The HSUS and Humane Society Legislative Fund commend federal lawmakers for introducing bills that will crack down on abusive puppy mills in the United States — where dogs are commonly housed in overcrowded, filthy, and inhumane conditions.
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May 21, 2010
Look Who’s Wearing Our "Stop Puppy Mills" T-Shirt!
Booboo Stewart, soon to be seen in Twilight Saga: Eclipse, was recently spotted wearing an HSUS Stop Puppy Mills T-shirt at the May 16th Shrek Forever After premiere at L.A.’s Gibson Amphitheater.
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May 19, 2010
New Victims Come Forward
Scores of new complaints from heartbroken puppy buyers are streaming in to The HSUS after Animal Planet Investigates: Petland premiered Monday night.
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May 18, 2010
Taking a Bite out of Puppy Mills
Continuing the powerful new series of investigative specials, Animal Planet aired Animal Planet Investigates: Petland on Monday, May 17.
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May 13, 2010
Expo Gathering A "Sign of Progress"
Animal advocates come together in Nashville, Tenn. this week for Animal Care Expo, the nation's largest conference for those in the animal care and control and sheltering fields.
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May 10, 2010
Missourians for the Protection of Dogs Forms Advisory Board to Help Fight Puppy Mill Cruelty
Missourians for the Protection of Dogs, the group spearheading the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act ballot initiative, announces the creation of the Puppy Mill Reform Committee.
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May 7, 2010
Puppy Mill 'Mom' Celebrates Freedom
Last Mother’s Day, Brandy was still living in a cage, surviving on minimal food and water and forced to bear litter after litter of puppies for the pet trade.
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May 7, 2010
The HSUS Praises Oklahoma Gov. for Signing Bill to Combat Puppy Mills
The HSUS applauds Gov. Brad Henry and the Oklahoma state legislature for enacting a bill to provide state oversight of large-scale puppy producing operations, known as puppy mills.
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May 5, 2010
Animal Care Expo: Urgent Update
Read the latest updates concerning flooding in Nashville, Tenn., and the status of Animal Care Expo 2010.
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