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June 1, 2009
Kennewick, Wash. Puppy Mill Dogs on Road to Recovery
About 400 American Eskimo dogs seized from a Kennewick kennel by The Benton County Sheriff's Office and The Humane Society of the United States have been moved to shelters in Washington and Oregon to begin their new lease on life.
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May 28, 2009
Wash. Puppy Mill Dogs Relinquished by Owner
Nearly 400 dogs rescued from a Kennewick, Wash. puppy mill were relinquished Thursday, enabling The HSUS to reach out to shelters and rescue groups to take in the miniature American Eskimo dogs.
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May 27, 2009
Judge Orders Class Action Lawsuit To Proceed Against Infamous Fla. Puppy Dealers
A court has refused to dismiss several defendants from a major class action lawsuit against a south Florida puppy dealer known as "Wizard of Claws."
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May 27, 2009
The HSUS Assists with Seizure of About 400 Dogs at Wash. Puppy Mill
Hundreds of dogs in Washington State are safer thanks to the work of animal rescuers.
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May 26, 2009
Calif. Legislature Presses Ahead with Animal Welfare Reforms
Both houses of the California legislature today passed important farm animal welfare legislation. Introduced by California Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez, S.B. 135 passed the Senate with bipartisan support. If enacted, the bill would ban the painful and unnecessary tail docking of dairy cows.
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May 19, 2009
Oregon Senate Committee Votes to Protect Dogs
The HSUS applauds the Oregon Senate Consumer Protection Committee for passing legislation that strengthens penalties for animal abuse, including a provision establishing care standards for dogs at puppy mills.
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May 9, 2009
Mother Dogs at Puppy Mills Have Nothing to Celebrate
This Mother's Day, let's speak out about the plight of mothers of a different species: mother dogs who are forced, over and over again, to produce puppies for profit in puppy mills.
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May 7, 2009
Better Days for a Puppy Mill Mama
Daisy cranked out lots of litters of puppies before being discarded--and then found and treasured.
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April 30, 2009
NC Senate Committee Passes Bill to Protect Dogs
The HSUS applauds the N.C. Senate Commerce Committee for passing a bill to require that commercial breeders be licensed by the state, and calls for basic care standards for dogs at puppy mills.
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April 30, 2009
Indiana Legislators Applauded for Passing Protections for Man's Best Friend
The HSUS applauds the Indiana Senate and House for passing legislation providing upgraded penalties for animal abuse and basic care standards for dogs at puppy mills.
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April 23, 2009
Ind. Legislators Urged to Strengthen Animal Cruelty, Puppy Mill Legislation
The HSUS urges the Indiana Senate and House to retain strong provisions in legislation to provide upgraded penalties for animal abuse, and modest care standards for dogs at puppy mills.
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April 23, 2009
Convicted Va. Puppy Miller Arrested Again
Alleged puppy miller Lanzie "Junior" Horton faces new charges this week, and The HSUS urges the commonwealth's attorney to prosecute him to the full extent of the law if warranted by evidence.
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April 20, 2009
Wash. State Lawmakers Vote to Protect Man's Best Friend
The HSUS urges Washington Gov. Gregoire to sign a bill that strengthens protections for dogs at puppy mills.
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April 14, 2009
Ore. House of Representatives Applauded for Protecting Dogs
The HSUS applauds the Oregon House of Representatives for passing a puppy mill bill by a vote of 46-13.
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April 13, 2009
The HSUS Applauds Prosecutors for Cruelty Charges Against Owner of Puppy Mill
The HSUS applauds District Attorney Vickery for filing criminal animal cruelty charges against Virginia Thornton, owner of Thornton's Kennels in North Carolina.
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April 9, 2009
Wash. State House Votes to Protect Man's Best Friend
The HSUS applauds the Washington State House for passing legislation to strengthen protections for dogs at puppy mills.
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April 8, 2009
Indiana Legislators Pass Bills to Crack Down on Animal Cruelty and Puppy Mills
The HSUS applauds the Indiana House of Representatives and Senate for passing anti-animal cruelty and puppy mill bills.
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April 3, 2009
Animal Protection Coalition Asks Court to Uphold New Pa. Puppy Mill Law
A coalition of humane organizations filed a "friend of the court" brief to urge the court to uphold Pennsylvania's puppy mill law, Act 119.
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April 2, 2009
Floridians Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Citizens from across Florida will assemble today to meet with lawmakers to urge them to protect animals as part of Humane Lobby Day.
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April 2, 2009
Advocates Converge on Texas Capitol, Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Citizens from across Texas are assembling at the state capitol today to rally in support of animal protection legislation and to meet with their lawmakers.
