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September 3, 2010
New York City Area Pet Stores Take ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
More than 100 New York City area pet stores have signed The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge — committing not to sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption programs or provide literature to help customers learn how to locate a reputable breeder.
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August 17, 2010
Dogs in Pascagoula, Miss., Rescued After Call for Help
The HSUS assisted the Pascagoula, Miss., Police Department last week with the surrender of the 118 breeding dogs which are now in the care of The Humane Society of Broward County.
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August 13, 2010
Statement in Response to Ruling Against Challenge to Ballot Title for Missouri's Prop B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act
Barb Schmitz, state director for The HSUS and campaign manager of Missourians for the Protection of Dogs, issued a statement in response to a ruling against a challenge to the ballot title for Proposition B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act.
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August 5, 2010
HSUS Statement on Death of Puppies on American Airlines Flight
The HSUS issued a statement in reaction to the death of seven puppies flying in the cargo hold of an American Airlines flight from Tulsa, Okla. to Chicago.
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August 3, 2010
Missouri Puppy Mill Initiative Certified for November Ballot
A citizens’ initiative supported by The HSUS to promote more humane treatment of dogs in Missouri’s large-scale commercial puppy mills has been certified by the Missouri Secretary of State’s office. The Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act will appear on the November ballot.
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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 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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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 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 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.
