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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.
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June 15, 2011
The HSUS Responds to New Missouri Dog Law Outlined by Gov. Nixon
HSUS president and CEO Wayne Pacelle responds to the press conference given by Gov. Jay Nixon and other state officials to explain new enforcement programs to monitor large-scale, commercial dog-breeding facilities in the state.
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June 1, 2011
Puppy Mill Dog's Prayers Answered
A dog named Mantis goes from the loneliness and neglect of a Missouri puppy mill to a new life of health, happiness, and companionship—and touches hearts along the way.
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May 24, 2011
Animal Advocates Praise Texas Senate for Passage of Puppy Mill Bill
Animal welfare advocates including Texas Humane Legislation Network, the ASPCA® and The Humane Society of the United States applaud the Texas state Senate for passing a bill to provide state oversight of large-scale commercial breeding facilities, known as puppy mills.
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May 19, 2011
Expo 2011: Celebrating 20 Years of Progress
Expo 2011 celebrated 20 years of progress in animal care and marked the retirement of HSUS Vice President for Companion Animals John Snyder.
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May 18, 2011
“Dirty Dozen” Kennel Shut Down in Missouri
The Missouri Attorney General has ordered S&S Family Puppies of Milan, Mo. to shut its doors and remain closed for at least eight years. The kennel was named as one of the worst puppy mills in the country in The HSUS' 2010 and 2011“Dirty Dozen” reports.
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May 10, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Ohio Lawmakers for Humane Legislation
Citizens from across Ohio participating in Humane Lobby Day 2011 will meet with lawmakers to urge them to pass legislation ranging from cracking down on puppy mills and illegal cockfighting, to increasing the penalties for animal abuse and including animals in domestic violence and restraining orders.
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May 6, 2011
New Jersey Pet Store Owner Guilty of Animal Cruelty
The HSUS reacts to the conviction of Karen Alexander, owner of Puppy Palace Pet Store in Burlington County, N.J., on several charges, including animal cruelty, stemming from the mistreatment of dogs for sale in her store.
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April 29, 2011
Purebred Dogs: What Price Purity?
Sir Batrick Bateson addresses unhealthy dog breeding practices in his keynote speech at The HSUS's Purebred Paradox conference.
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April 28, 2011
He's Got Talent: Micah Staub Has a Way with Puppy Mill Dogs
A boy with learning disabilities finds fulfilllment working with dogs who love him just the way he is.
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April 27, 2011
Animal Welfare Groups Respond to Signing of Senate Bill 113
The HSUS and other animal welfare organizations issued statements in reaction to Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s signing of SB 113 to repeal Proposition B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act.
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April 25, 2011
Missouri Teen Campaigns for Prop B
Missouri high school junior Maria Smith got out the vote for Prop B—and is now fighting to keep the voter-supported initiative to protect dogs in effect.
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April 18, 2011
Statements in Response to “Compromise” Announced by Gov. Nixon and the Missouri Dept. of Agriculture
Several animal welfare organizations that provided major support for Missourians for the Protection of Dogs and the campaign to pass Proposition B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, issued the statements in response to the “compromise” announced today by Gov. Jay Nixon and the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
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April 14, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Vermont Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Citizens from across Vermont participating in Humane Lobby Day 2011 will meet with lawmakers today at the State House and urge them to pass animal protection measures before the Legislature this session.
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April 13, 2011
Animal Advocates Gather in Sacramento to Lobby for Animal Protection
More than 200 Californians will gather in Sacramento Wednesday as part of Humane Lobby Day, an annual advocacy event co-sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA®. Animal advocates from across California will meet with lawmakers to urge them to support legislation to protect sharks, combat illegal animal fighting, and to prevent animal abuse and neglect.
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April 12, 2011
Maryland General Assembly Adjourns with Major Victories for Animals
The HSUS applauds Maryland lawmakers for passing a slate of major animal protection measures before adjourning Monday. The General Assembly passed bills to address the issue of puppy mills, the importance of spay and neuter programs, to crack down on animal abuse and to protect pets in domestic violence situations.
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April 4, 2011
Missouri Voters Oppose Legislation Gutting Prop B, Want Gov. Nixon to Veto Bill
A new public opinion survey conducted by Lake Research Partners has concluded that a majority of Missouri voters do not want their state legislature to repeal or weaken Proposition B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, which was approved in November.
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March 31, 2011
Field Notes: Central Missouri Puppy Mill Rescue
The Puppy Mill Task Force collaborated with several animal rescue organizations to rescue more than 100 dogs given up by three Missouri puppy mills.
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March 30, 2011
Congressman Grimm Adopts Puppy Rescued from Missouri Puppy Mill
The HSUS and Humane Society Legislative Fund commend Congressman Michael Grimm of N.Y. for adopting a rescued puppy he has named “Sebastian.” Sebastian’s mother and littermates were recently rescued by The HSUS and Columbia Second Chance from a Missouri puppy mill after the facility shut down.
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March 28, 2011
New Florida Poll Reveals Voter Attitudes on Key Animal Welfare Issues
A recent survey reveals that Florida voters strongly oppose trophy hunting of Florida’s recovering black bear population, and support efforts to crack down on puppy mills and stop forcing greyhound tracks to offer excessive amounts of live greyhound racing– three pressing animal welfare issues in the state.
