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October 28, 2011
Animal Welfare Groups Demand That Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Re-evaluate Kennel Licensing Protocol
New license allows wife of convicted animal abuser to operate breeding facility at their home.
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October 25, 2011
Missouri Dept. of Agriculture Imposes Crippling Tax on Cash-Strapped Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups
The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA and Best Friends Animal Society offered mixed reviews of the new animal care standards for large-scale commercial puppy mills recently finalized by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, noting that some of the standards have been strengthened while others have been significantly weakened during the agency’s rulemaking process.
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October 25, 2011
Friends of Finn Gala NYC 2011
Friends of Finn is a dedicated group of New Yorkers committed to stopping the inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills.
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October 21, 2011
USDA Applauded for Permanently Revoking Licenses of Two Infamous Puppy Mill Operators
U.S. Department of Agriculture revokes the federal animal dealer license of two puppy mill operators.
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October 13, 2011
The HSUS Helps Rescue 161 Dogs and Puppies from Montana Puppy Mill
The HSUS' Animal Rescue Team was called in by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and County Attorney to assist in the rescue of 161 malamutes from a puppy mill in Jefferson City, Mont.
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October 8, 2011
The HSUS Applauds Governor Brown’s Enactment of New Animal Protection Reforms
Championed by The Humane Society of the United States and other advocacy organizations, backed by Californians, and supported by overwhelmingly bi-partisan votes in the Legislature, the seven bills signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown this session add to California’s track record as a front-runner in initiating path-breaking animal protection legislation.
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October 5, 2011
Animal Welfare Groups Call on Missouri Department of Agriculture to Abolish “Shelter Adoption Tax”
The HSUS, The ASPCA® and Best Friends Animal Society are calling on the Department of Agriculture to abolish a newly proposed tax on nonprofit animal shelters and rescue organizations in Missouri.
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October 3, 2011
Puppy Mills Petition Surpasses 10,000 Signatures, More than Twice the Number Needed to Assure a White House Response
Less than ten days since its filing, a petition submitted to the White House from The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA® and the Humane Society Legislative Fund asking President Obama to crack down on puppy mills gathered more than 10,600 signatures – doubling the threshold needed to assure an official response.
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September 21, 2011
Dogs Seized from Vermont Puppy Mill Now Receiving Care at Multiple Vt. and Mass. Shelters
Twelve dogs are now finding refuge at the Second Chance Animal Shelter in East Brookfield, Mass., after being rescued from a suspected puppy mill in Bakersfield, Vt., in July.
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September 15, 2011
Five Pet Store Chains Take ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Thanks to the efforts of local advocates, 46 pet stores across the nation have recently signed The Humane Society of the United States' 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 locate a responsible dog breeder.
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August 16, 2011
The HSUS Applauds N.J. Attorney General for Taking Action Against Alleged Dealer of Sick and Dying Puppies
The HSUS commends N.J. Attorney General Paula T. Dow and the State Division of Consumer Affairs for filing suit against unscrupulous dog dealer, Allan Levine.
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August 15, 2011
HBO Exposes Puppy Mills
The documentary "Madonna of the Mills" focuses on Laura from New York, who rescues dogs from puppy mills and finds them new homes. Kathleen Summers of The HSUS's Puppy Mill campaign is interviewed in the film, which debuts on HBO on August 24, 2011.
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August 9, 2011
The HSUS Praises Missouri Attorney General for Cracking Down on Third Substandard Puppy Mill this Summer
The HSUS praised Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster for ordering the closure of another puppy mill after inspections conducted by the Missouri Department of Agriculture reportedly documented woeful conditions at the facility.
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August 5, 2011
“Dirty Dozen” Puppy Mill Posing as Dog Rescue Group
A complaint from The HSUS contends that Laymon is violating the state’s consumer protection law, also known as the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, by deceiving the public into believing that the dogs in her operation are rescued from other facilities, when in fact many of the dogs may be coming directly from her puppy mill.
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July 27, 2011
The HSUS Helps Rescue 54 Dogs from Vermont Puppy Mill
The HSUS' Animal Rescue Team was called in Tuesday by the Vermont State Police to assist in the rescue of 54 dogs from a Bakersfield, Vt. property.
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July 22, 2011
Teamwork by Humane Groups Pays Off for Nearly 90 Rescued Animals
Dogs trapped in misery on a rural North Carolina puppy mill have been spared and given care and a temporary home at the Norfolk SPCA. Eighty dogs, plus five cats and four rabbits, were rescued on Thursday near Hertford, N.C., after law enforcement officials called The HSUS and asked for help.
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July 5, 2011
Crunchtime Allies: HSUS and Pets Alive Team Up for Puppy Mill Rescue
In Indiana, Pets Alive spay/neuter clinic steps out of its comfort zone and steps up for puppy mill dogs.
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June 29, 2011
The HSUS Praises Missouri Attorney General for Taking Steps to Shut Down Problem Breeder
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has filed a temporary restraining order against Linda Brisco, owner of Moser Kennel of Monett, Mo.
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June 17, 2011
The HSUS Applauds New Texas Laws on Cockfighting, Puppy Mills, Animal Cruelty
The HSUS applauds Texas lawmakers and Gov. Rick Perry for enacting several important measures to strengthen Texas’s protections for animals.
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June 16, 2011
Hundreds of Dogs Rescued from N.C. Puppy Mill
The HSUS' Animal Rescue Team was called in by Caldwell County Animal Control to assist in the rescue of approximately 300 dogs from a Hudson, North Carolina property.
