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March 1, 2011
Federal Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Protect Dogs in Puppy Mills
The HSUS and Humane Society Legislative Fund commend federal lawmakers for reintroducing legislation that will allow oversight of abusive puppy mills in the United States.
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March 1, 2011
Pet Valu, Mid-Atlantic Specialty Pet Food and Supply Chain, Takes ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Pet Valu has signed The HSUS’ Puppy Friendly Pet Store Pledge- the company commits to not sell puppies, but instead to support local pet adoption programs and provide literature that helps customers learn how to locate a puppy from a responsible source.
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February 28, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Oklahoma Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Oklahoma participating in The HSUS' Humane Lobby Day 2011 met with lawmakers Monday at the Capitol to urge them to oppose SB773 which would significantly weaken the Commercial Pet Breeders Act which was passed in 2010 to crack down on puppy mills in Oklahoma. Citizen lobbyists will also ask legislators to strengthen penalties for spectators at dogfights.
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February 17, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Maryland Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
The HSUS and Maryland Votes for Animals co-hosted the fourth-annual Maryland Humane Lobby Day at the state capitol in Annapolis. At the event, citizen advocates lobbied their legislators to prevent convicted animal abusers from owning animals for a specified time, promote funding of Maryland spay/neuter programs, and require licensing of large-scale commercial dog breeders.
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February 17, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Montana Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Montana participating in Humane Lobby Day 2011 on Feb. 17 met with lawmakers at the Capitol to urge them to pass legislation to regulate large-scale commercial dog breeding operations and facilities that sell dogs.
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February 17, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Arizona Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Arizona gathered at the capitol today to urge their lawmakers to support animal protection bills being considered by the State Legislature this session as part of The HSUS' 2011 Arizona Humane Lobby Day
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February 17, 2011
Rep. Senfronia Thompson Introduces Bill to Address Large Scale Commercial Breeders as Animal Advocates Gather to Lobby Texas Lawmakers
The HSUS and Texas animal advocacy groups are applauding the introduction of legislation to ensure the humane care and treatment of dogs and cats at large scale commercial breeders.
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February 16, 2011
Missourians Gather in Jefferson City to Stop Repeal of Proposition B
Citizens from across Missouri participating in Humane Lobby Day 2011 will meet with lawmakers Wednesday at the capitol to urge them to oppose legislation currently being considered that would repeal or weaken the recently passed Proposition B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act.
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February 11, 2011
Hawaii’s Humane Advocates Lobby for Animals at State Capitol
Animal advocates from across the state rallied at the state capitol in Honolulu for Humane Lobby Day 2011, sponsored by The HSUS and co-hosted by the Hawaiian, Kauai, Maui and Hawaii Island Humane Societies.
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February 3, 2011
Shivering Dogs Rescued from Tennessee Puppy Mill
The HSUS' Maddie’s Puppy Mill Task Force rescued almost 100 dogs of all sizes from a miserable puppy mill in Tennessee.
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February 2, 2011
The HSUS Rescues Nearly 100 Dogs from Tenn. Puppy Mill
The HSUS was called in by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to lead the rescue of 97 dogs and one cat from a Lewisburg, Tenn. property. The dogs were being housed in unsanitary conditions and lacked proper socialization and medical care.
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January 31, 2011
Happy Endings for Discarded Dogs
Eloise, Bodhi, King Louis, and more than a hundred other dogs might have been discarded, killed, or sold to other puppy mills, had it not been for a lucky series of events.
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January 20, 2011
Puppy Mill Task Force Rescues 75 Small Dogs
The HSUS' Maddie's Fund Puppy Mill Force helped a Missouri shelter with the care, transport, and placement of more than 75 small-breed dogs.
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January 17, 2011
Student Action: A Cause for Paws
A step-by-step project for students who want to help stop the mass dog breeding facilities known as puppy mills.
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January 11, 2011
Puppy Friendly Pet Stores Program Exceeds Milestone of 1,000 Members
With the addition of Pet Food Express, a California pet supply chain, more than 1,000 independent pet stores in 42 states and the District of Columbia have signed The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge, committing not to sell puppies, but instead support local pet adoption programs.
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January 11, 2011
Bay Area’s Pet Food Express Takes ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Pet Food Express, with 36 outlets in the greater San Francisco Bay area, has signed The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge, committing not to sell puppies, but instead support local pet adoption programs and provide literature that helps customers learn how to locate a puppy from a responsible source.
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December 27, 2010
Billboards Remind Missouri State Lawmakers to Respect the Will of the People on Prop B
As Missouri lawmakers begin the 2011 legislative session, they will be greeted with a message from Missourians for the Protection of Dogs on billboards: “Missouri voters have spoken. Will you listen?”
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December 23, 2010
"Official Dog Walker" To Puppy Mill Rescues
The son of an Indiana veterinarian, young Michael Staub has a special connection with rescued animals.
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December 21, 2010
The HSUS Responds to Death of 1,200 Dogs from Kansas Puppy Mill
The HSUS responded to news that an estimated 1,200 dogs from a notorious Kansas puppy mill were euthanized by a state agency after a severe outbreak of the distemper virus.
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December 16, 2010
Austin City Council Prohibits Retail Sales of Dogs and Cats
The Austin, Texas, City Council has approved an ordinance to prohibit retail sales of dogs and cats at pet stores, a measure that will help crack down on inhumane puppy mills.
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December 16, 2010
Don’t Buy Heartache for the Holidays
The HSUS warns pet lovers not to put cruelty on their shopping lists this year by unwittingly purchasing puppies from puppy mills. Images of adorable puppies joining their new families on a holiday morning are icons of this festive season, but sadly, behind the adorable puppy purchased from a pet store, website, or classified ad, there often lies a world of cruelty.
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December 9, 2010
Puppy Mill Dog Helps Spread the Word: Don’t Overturn Prop B
Prop B is a simple measure, dealing only with setting basic humane standards for puppy mills. Yet a highly visible campaign against Prop B, funded by industries that profit from animal abuse, fought it with false statements, misrepresentations, and scare tactics in an attempt to confuse voters.
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December 7, 2010
Seattle Area Pet Stores Take The HSUS' ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
More than 60 Seattle area pet stores have signed The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge — committing not to sell puppies, and instead support local animal adoption programs and provide literature that helps customers locate a reputable dog breeder.
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December 3, 2010
Rescued Puppy Mill Dog Deserves "The Best Life Ever"
The Humane Society of the United States’ Holly Tarry was touring National Mill Dog Rescue in Colorado when Piper and the other dogs rescued from a puppy mill arrived. Tarry couldn’t resist Piper’s soulful eyes.
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December 2, 2010
When Puppy Mills Don't Pay Taxes
Tax assessments are another tool available to those who aim to shut down irresponsible, cruel puppy mills.
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