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January 11, 2011
Puppy Friendly Pet Stores Program Exceeds Milestone of 1,000 Members
With the addition of Pet Food Express, a California pet supply chain, more than 1,000 independent pet stores in 42 states and the District of Columbia have signed The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge, committing not to sell puppies, but instead support local pet adoption programs.
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December 27, 2010
Billboards Remind Missouri State Lawmakers to Respect the Will of the People on Prop B
As Missouri lawmakers begin the 2011 legislative session, they will be greeted with a message from Missourians for the Protection of Dogs on billboards: “Missouri voters have spoken. Will you listen?”
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December 23, 2010
"Official Dog Walker" To Puppy Mill Rescues
The son of an Indiana veterinarian, young Michael Staub has a special connection with rescued animals.
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December 21, 2010
The HSUS Responds to Death of 1,200 Dogs from Kansas Puppy Mill
The HSUS responded to news that an estimated 1,200 dogs from a notorious Kansas puppy mill were euthanized by a state agency after a severe outbreak of the distemper virus.
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December 16, 2010
Don’t Buy Heartache for the Holidays
The HSUS warns pet lovers not to put cruelty on their shopping lists this year by unwittingly purchasing puppies from puppy mills. Images of adorable puppies joining their new families on a holiday morning are icons of this festive season, but sadly, behind the adorable puppy purchased from a pet store, website, or classified ad, there often lies a world of cruelty.
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December 16, 2010
Austin City Council Prohibits Retail Sales of Dogs and Cats
The Austin, Texas, City Council has approved an ordinance to prohibit retail sales of dogs and cats at pet stores, a measure that will help crack down on inhumane puppy mills.
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December 9, 2010
Puppy Mill Dog Helps Spread the Word: Don’t Overturn Prop B
Prop B is a simple measure, dealing only with setting basic humane standards for puppy mills. Yet a highly visible campaign against Prop B, funded by industries that profit from animal abuse, fought it with false statements, misrepresentations, and scare tactics in an attempt to confuse voters.
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December 7, 2010
Seattle Area Pet Stores Take The HSUS' ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
More than 60 Seattle area pet stores have signed The HSUS' puppy friendly pet store pledge — committing not to sell puppies, and instead support local animal adoption programs and provide literature that helps customers locate a reputable dog breeder.
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December 3, 2010
Rescued Puppy Mill Dog Deserves "The Best Life Ever"
The Humane Society of the United States’ Holly Tarry was touring National Mill Dog Rescue in Colorado when Piper and the other dogs rescued from a puppy mill arrived. Tarry couldn’t resist Piper’s soulful eyes.
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December 2, 2010
When Puppy Mills Don't Pay Taxes
Tax assessments are another tool available to those who aim to shut down irresponsible, cruel puppy mills.
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December 1, 2010
Better Lives for 122 Dogs Rescued from Indiana Puppy Mill
More than 100 dogs saved from a Bloomfield, Ind. puppy mill are now on their way to better lives thanks to the efforts of local authorities, area humane organizations and The HSUS, which acted as the lead animal welfare organization in this rescue mission.
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November 30, 2010
Haunted by Sad Eyes in Puppy Mills
Mary Jo Dazey was a leading signature gatherer for Missouri's Proposition B campaign to dismantle cruel puppy mills.
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November 30, 2010
Grammy Nominee Makes Puppy Mill Plea
Grammy Award nominee Colbie Caillat, a spokesperson for The HSUS’s Puppy Mills campaign, is asking the public to join her in pledging not to shop at pet stores or Internet sites that sell puppies during Puppy Mill Action Week.
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November 10, 2010
Amazing Gracie: An Interview with Author Carol Bradley
A journalist tracks a rescued puppy mill dog, exposing a cruel industry along the way
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November 8, 2010
Celebrities to the Rescue
Photographer Robbie Bellon has photographed the rescued and adopted dogs of more than 28 celebrities for a photo exhibit to draw attention to The HSUS's Puppy Mill campaign. Twelve of the photos are included in a calendar for sale at zazzle.com/hsus to benefit the campaign.
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November 5, 2010
Life Outside the Cage: Helping Puppy Mill Dogs Adjust
With patience and expert guidance, you can help an adopted puppy mill dog adjust to a new life
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November 4, 2010
Missouri Veterinarians Celebrate Victory for Dogs
Missouri veterinarians are joining with voters from throughout the state in celebrating the passage of Proposition B, a statewide ballot initiative to establish basic standards of care for dogs in large-scale commercial breeding facilities.
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November 3, 2010
Passage of Prop B Marks Historic Victory for Dogs in Missouri
Nearly 1 million Missouri voters sent a powerful message through the ballot box to shed the stigma of being the puppy mill capital of the country by approving Proposition B, a statewide ballot initiative to establish basic standards for the care of dogs in large-scale commercial breeding facilities.
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November 3, 2010
Voters Support Humane Policies on Election Day
Voters in Missouri have passed the nation's first statewide ballot measure to protect dogs from the worst abuses at puppy mills, and voters in Arizona resoundingly rejected a legislative power grab on wildlife management. The Humane Society of the United States led campaigns with coalition partners in both states, and these victories are the latest in a string of electoral victories in recent years through animal-protection ballot measures.
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October 27, 2010
Dog Advocates Seek Investigation into Unlawful Dumping of Dead Dogs by Puppy Mills
Missourians for the Protection of Dogs/YES! on Prop B, the committee supporting the ballot measure to stop puppy mill cruelty, has asked the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to initiate an investigation of widespread illegal dumping of dead dogs by large-scale commercial dog breeders in Missouri.
