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August 27, 2009
More Than 100 Dogs Rescued From Va. Puppy Mill
More than 100 dogs have a new chance for happiness after rescuers with The Humane Society of the United States arrived in southern Virginia to work with Augusta County Animal Control and the Virginia State Veterinarian???s office to remove them from a deplorable puppy mill operation. The removal of the dogs followed an inspection by local authorities with the assistance of the HSUS' Wilde Puppy Mill Task Force.
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August 19, 2009
Puppy Mill Dogs, Cats Turned Over to The HSUS
More than 550 animals were rescued from the deceptively named "Peggy's Perfect Pets" in Kaufman County, Texas.
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August 17, 2009
The HSUS Awarded More Than 500 Animals Rescued from Texas Puppy Mill
Today a Texas judge awarded ownership of approximately 550 animals rescued during a Kaufman County puppy mill raid to The HSUS.
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August 13, 2009
Checking Back After the Rush
On August 11, we helped rescue more than 500 dogs and about 15 cats from squalor on a northeastern Texas puppy mill. Two days later, here's a reflection on one dog who really stood out.
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August 11, 2009
500+ Dogs Rescued From Puppy Mill
The HSUS' investigations unit, puppy mill campaign and emergency services team came together to shut down a 40-year cycle of abuse at Klassic Kennels in Kaufman County, Texas.
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August 11, 2009
The HSUS Assists in Rescue of More Than 500 Dogs from Texas Puppy Mill
The HSUS, in conjunction with the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake and the Kaufman County Sheriff's Department, rescued more than 500 dogs and about 15 cats from deplorable conditions at a Kaufman County puppy mill.
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July 13, 2009
Notorious Va. Puppy Miller Sentenced Under New Puppy Mill Law
The HSUS expressed its appreciation that convicted puppy mill operator Lanzie "Junior" Horton has been ordered not to own or operate a dog kennel in Virginia.
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July 2, 2009
The HSUS Celebrates Oregon Legislative Victories for Animals
The HSUS applauds the Oregon state legislature for passing four significant animal protection bills during the recently concluded session.
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June 29, 2009
New Nationwide Investigation of Petland Reveals Continued Support of Puppy Mills
The HSUS has released new evidence against Petland, the nation's largest chain of pet stores that sells puppy mill dogs. A six-month search of public animal transport records in multiple states has revealed that more than 95 percent of the retail chain's stores are supporting puppy mills by purchasing their dogs from large-scale dog brokers and/or directly from puppy mill operations.
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June 29, 2009
More on How Petland Continues to Support Cruel Puppy Mills
An HSUS follow-up investigation has tied puppies from mass commercial puppy brokers to almost all of Petland' stores.
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June 25, 2009
Another Portuguese Water Dog Heads to Washington
Rescuers from The HSUS found a young Portuguese Water Dog during the June 23 raid of a Lehigh County, Pa. puppy mill. The dog, who was rescued from cramped, dirty conditions, will be brought to the nation's capital today.
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June 24, 2009
Dogs Rescued from Lehigh County Puppy Mill on Way to New Lives
More than 200 dogs rescued Tuesday from a Lehigh County, Pa. puppy mill are on the way to recovery.
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June 23, 2009
More Than 200 Dogs Rescued from Allentown Puppy Mill
Nearly 300 dogs have a new "leash" on life thanks to the efforts of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and The HSUS, who worked together to rescue the animals from horrific conditions at a Lehigh County puppy mill.
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June 18, 2009
Tenn. Legislators Vote to Combat Abuse in Puppy Mills
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Tennessee legislators for passing legislation that requires basic humane care standards for dogs kept at abusive puppy mills, and requires that these mass dog producing facilities operate as legitimate businesses, subject to licensure and inspection.
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June 10, 2009
Pa. Senate Committee Combats Cruel Procedures at Puppy Mills
The HSUS applauds members of the Pa. Senate Agricultural Committee for unanimously passing legislation to prohibit some of the most painful and unsafe procedures commonly performed on dogs at large-scale puppy mills.
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June 4, 2009
Never Buy Your Best Friend Online
If you buy a dog over the Internet, at a pet store or through a newspaper ad, your new pooch may very well be from a puppy mill — an abusive mass-production facility that churns out puppies under inhumane conditions.
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June 3, 2009
NY Senate Agriculture Committee Takes Steps to Protect Dogs
The Humane Society of the United States, on behalf of its more than 800,000 supporters in New York, applauds state Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Darrel Aubertine, D-Watertown, and Committee members for passing legislation to strengthen animal fighting laws and stop the proliferation of large-scale puppy mills in New York.
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June 2, 2009
Illinois Legislators Form Puppy Mill and Pet Store Task Force
The Humane Society of the United States and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) applaud Illinois legislators for creating a task force that will help draft a new law to ensure that pet stores and puppy producers provide humane care for dogs.
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June 2, 2009
Ore. Senate Votes to Crack Down on Abusive Puppy Mills
The Humane Society of the United States urges Gov.Ted Kulongoski to sign a bill that strengthens penalties for animal abuse, including a provision that provides basic care standards for dogs at mass dog producing facilities known as puppy mills.
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June 2, 2009
The HSUS Assists in Indiana Puppy Mill Raid
More than 200 dogs saved from a Harrison County, Ind. puppy mill are now on their way to better lives thanks to the diligent efforts of local authorities, area humane organizations and The Humane Society of the United States, which is the lead animal welfare organization in this rescue mission.
