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February 23, 2010
Michigan Citizen Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Citizens from across Michigan will meet with lawmakers on Tuesday to urge them to protect animals as part of Humane Lobby Day.
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February 17, 2010
Iowans Rally to Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Animal advocates from across Iowa are gathering at the state capitol in Des Moines to urge their legislators to enact stronger animal protection laws.
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February 16, 2010
The HSUS Marks Anniversary of N.C. Puppy Mill Rescue
A year ago, The HSUS worked with Wayne County Animal Control to rescue 283 dogs from inhumane conditions in Mount Olive, N.C. Since then, legislation has been introduced to establish humane care standards and to require large commercial dog breeders to be licensed.
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February 12, 2010
Don’t Give a Broken Heart for Valentine’s Day
The HSUS urges people who are thinking of giving a puppy as a gift to that special someone to think twice.
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February 9, 2010
Missouri Dog Advocates Enter Case to Defend Puppy Mill Initiative Against Legal Challenge
A court granted the Humane Society of Missouri and a Missouri citizen concerned for the welfare of dogs permission to enter a legal case as defendants in a challenge to the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act initiative.
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February 9, 2010
Sacramento Area Pet Store Takes ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
The Rocklin Family Pet Shop and Self Serve Dog Wash, a pet store located in Rocklin, Calif., has joined the growing movement to stop selling puppies from puppy mills and start supporting local animal adoption programs instead.
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February 8, 2010
Anniversary of Freedom
February 6, 2010 marked the one-year anniversary of freedom for 283 dogs rescued from dismal, filthy conditions at a puppy mill near Goldsboro, NC.
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February 2, 2010
West Hollywood City Council Prohibits Retail Sales of Dogs and Cats
The West Hollywood city council passed an ordinance to prohibit retail sales of dogs and cats at pet stores, closing off a primary channel for the sale of dogs from puppy mills.
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February 2, 2010
Indiana House Cracks Down on Animal Cruelty
The HSUS praised the Indiana House of Representatives for passing a bill to strengthen the state’s animal cruelty laws.
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January 27, 2010
Court Orders Puppy Mill Dog Racketeering Lawsuit To Proceed Against Petland
A federal court in Arizona has ruled to allow a lawsuit to proceed against Petland based on allegations that the retail chain routinely sells unhealthy puppy mill puppies to unsuspecting consumers.
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January 19, 2010
HSVMA Recognizes Veterinarians for Commitment to Animal Welfare
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association presented its first Direct Care Practitioner of the Year and Veterinary Advocate of the Year awards on Sunday.
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January 5, 2010
Temporary Assistance Offered for Oregon Commercial Dog Breeders
The HSUS and the Oregon Humane Society are offering dog relocation assistance to commercial breeding facilities that need to downsize their operation to comply with the new puppy mill law that went into effect Jan. 1.
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December 29, 2009
2009: A Banner Year for Animals
The HSUS reflects on some major achievements for animal protection in 2009. Countless animals have been rescued from harm, spared from suffering and guaranteed basic standards of humane treatment.
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December 22, 2009
Pet Stores in 35 States Pledge to Protect Puppies
More than 400 pet stores across North America have signed The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge. The pledge indicates the stores' commitment to not to sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption programs.
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December 18, 2009
Dallas Area Pet Stores Take ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Many Dallas area pet stores have signed The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge — committing not to sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption programs.
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December 18, 2009
Asheville Pet Stores Take ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Many Asheville, N.C., pet stores have signed The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge — committing not to sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption programs.
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December 18, 2009
Atlanta Area Pet Stores Take ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Many Atlanta area pet stores have signed The HSUS’ puppy friendly pet store pledge — committing not to sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption programs.
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December 18, 2009
Wisconsin Pet Stores Take ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Thanks to the efforts of local advocates, many Wisconsin pet stores have signed The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge — committing not to sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption programs.
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December 18, 2009
Maryland Pet Stores Take ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
More than a dozen Maryland pet stores have signed The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge — committing not to sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption programs.
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December 17, 2009
Don’t Buy Heartache for the Holidays
The HSUS warns families who are ready to welcome a pet into their homes this holiday to make doubly certain that they are not unwittingly supporting the cruel “puppy mill” industry.
