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December 19, 2012
Los Angeles-Area Pet Stores Take The HSUS’s ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Thanks to the efforts of volunteers and local advocates of The Humane Society of the United States, 80 Los Angeles-area pet stores have signed The HSUS’s Puppy Friendly Pet Stores pledge — committing not to sell puppies, and instead support local animal adoption programs and provide literature that helps customers learn how to get a puppy from a responsible source.
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December 14, 2012
More than 2,000 Pet Stores Take a Stand Against Puppy Mills
The Humane Society of the United States reached a milestone for its Puppy Friendly Pet Stores program with the 2,000th pet store agreeing to take a stand against puppy mills by refusing to sell puppies.
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December 13, 2012
Pet Industry and Animal Welfare Organizations Join Forces to Address Puppy Mill Abuse
Pet industry associations and animal welfare organizations have joined forces in an industry-‐wide effort to improve conditions for dogs and puppies kept by substandard commercial breeders and sold to consumers. The goal of the group is to create lasting change in the commercial breeding industry to ensure proper and humane care and safety of all dogs and puppies.
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December 12, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Ohio Governor and Lawmakers for Passing Law to Crack Down on Puppy Mills
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Gov. John Kasich and members of the Ohio legislature for passing Amended Substitute Senate Bill 130 into law. The law imposes new measures to curb many of the worst abuses of high volume dog breeders that are prevalent in the state.
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December 11, 2012
Chicagoland Pet Stores Investigation Links Dozens of Puppy Sellers to Puppy Mills
Holiday shoppers beware: The HSUS's latest undercover investigation of pet stores in the Chicago area linked many of them to inhumane commercial breeders known as puppy mills.
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December 7, 2012
Consejos para mantener a las mascotas sanas y seguras durante las fiestas navideñas
La organización de protección animal The Humane Society of the United States comparte algunos consejos simples para las personas que quieren traer a una nueva mascota a su hogar y para mantener a las mascotas a salvo de los peligros durante esta temporada navideña.
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December 7, 2012
Colbie Caillat Teams Up with The HSUS to Make Holidays Safe and Happy for Pets
For singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat, celebrating the holidays means being surrounded by the ones you love—including your pets. As a spokesperson for The HSUS, Caillat shares some simple tips for keeping pets safe from holiday hazards, and for bringing a new pet into your household during this busy season.
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November 28, 2012
Animal Welfare Groups Ask Federal Court to Uphold Texas Puppy Mill Law
The Humane Society of the United States and Texas Humane Legislation Network filed an amicus brief with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas asking the court to uphold the state’s new puppy and kitten mill law.
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November 14, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Ohio House of Representatives for Passing Bill to Prevent Cruelty, Combat Dog Overpopulation Crisis
The HSUS applauds the Ohio House of Representatives for passing Amended Substitute Senate Bill 130, legislation that will impose new regulations to curb many of the worst abuses of high volume dog breeders.
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November 2, 2012
Los Angeles Cracks Down on Puppy Mill Outlets
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Los Angeles City Council for approving an ordinance to place a moratorium on the retail sales of dogs, cats and rabbits obtained from commercial breeders.
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October 15, 2012
Kind News Story: Girl Scouts Go for the Bronze
As the service project for their Bronze Award, members of Girl Scout Troop 6811 from Sandy Spring, Md., helped pass a state law to regulate puppy mills.
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October 4, 2012
Wyo. Pet Store Owner Helps Homeless Pets
Joe's PET DEPOT in Wyoming offers shelter pet adoptions at its grand re-opening
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September 28, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds the Pa. Department of Agriculture for Revoking Kennel License
The Humane Society of the United States commends the Pennsylvania Dog Law Enforcement Office for investigating and revoking the license of Golden Acres Kennel, a puppy mill owned by Nancy Zimmerman of Lancaster, Pa.
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September 21, 2012
Court Says Commercial Dog Breeders’ Records Must Be Disclosed to The Humane Society of the United States
A federal court in Washington, D.C. has ordered that financial and other data submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the federal Animal Welfare Act must be released to The Humane Society of the United States under the Freedom of Information Act.
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September 17, 2012
The Fraternal Order of Police Endorses The Humane Society of the United States’ Tip Line to Crack Down on Puppy Mills
The Fraternal Order of Police has announced its support for a reward program established by The HSUS to help combat illegal animal cruelty at puppy mills.
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September 14, 2012
The HSUS Releases Five-Year Study of Nearly 2,500 Puppy Buyer Complaints
The Humane Society of the United States released a report summarizing nearly 2,500 complaints received between 2007 and 2011 from consumers who reported purchasing sick or dying puppies believed to be from puppy mills.
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September 11, 2012
The HSUS Helps Rescue More Than 200 Dogs, Other Animals from S.C. Puppy Mill
The HSUS and Humane Society of Charlotte were called in by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the rescue of approximately 250 animals from a Johnston, S.C., property.
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August 29, 2012
The HSUS Assists in Rescue of 20 Dogs, Other Animals from North Carolina Puppy Mill
The HSUS and other area organizations were called in by Pamlico County Animal Control and Pamlico County Sheriff’s Department to assist in the rescue of approximately 20 dogs, one cat, a parrot and a ferret from an Oriental, N.C., property.
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August 22, 2012
Amanda Hearst Raises Money and Awareness to Fight Puppy Mills
Amanda Hearst raises money and awareness to fight puppy mills.
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August 22, 2012
Taking a Stand: Breeders Join with The HSUS to Combat Puppy Mills
The HSUS Breeders Advisory and Resource Council helps combat puppy mills.
