Category Archives: Puppy Mill

Animal advocate claims breeder ‘illegally runs kennel in township’, but owner denies allegations and says kennel has been shut down What started as a review of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s regulations for licensed kennels took a much darker turn when Donna Power, an animal advocate who runs a group called Ontario Puppy Mills – Stop This […]

The look on his face is simply the best. Children, we all dreamed of being surprised with a puppy. Even though we already had a pet we loved dearly, the shock of seeing such a cute new pet is something everyone hopes for. A little girl realized this dream and had the surprise of her […]

Animal rescue groups are racing to get as many dogs into Canada as possible before a ban on dogs from countries considered to be at high risk for rabies takes effect. In late June, the federal government announced it was banning the importation of commercial dogs from more than 100 countries, including Afghanistan, Egypt, Ukraine […]

Quebec’s Refuge Magoo dog shelter is used to bringing in dogs from overseas, but not quite at this rate. “Right now we have about 40 dogs, could be 45,” staff coordinator Valerie Tetreault said, speaking to CTV News in late August. “We just had 11 this week.” The goal is to bring in as many […]

Still from the movie 777 Charlie starring Rakshit Shetty and Labrador Charlie. Photo credit: Harini Raghavan The recent Kannada blockbuster 777 Charlie attempts to tell a story that can change hearts and perceptions about dogs; Independent dogs in particular. The film, directed by Kiranraj K is the story of Dharma, a man who suffers from […]

By Vanessa Murdock Click here for updates on this story Farmingdale, New York (WCBS) — Local pilots took to the skies to save the lives of our four-legged friends and raise awareness of an issue that continues to plague the country: euthanasia. CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock witnessed the joy of mission when she flew with “Pilots […]

The Nashville Humane Association just brought in a bunch of new dogs — heaps of doodles — who were rescued from a puppy mill. “First of all, and it should come as no surprise to anyone, but we have a puppy mill problem in this country. Pets are over-produced. We have way too many pets […]

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – One of 4,000 beagles rescued from abusive conditions at a research puppy facility in Virginia found her fur forever home on Saturday. Peanut Butter is one of six beagles at the facility who have been transferred to Dane4Dogs, a local organization dedicated to ending the breeding, sale and use of dogs […]

The Brandywine Valley SPCA is welcoming 15 more dogs to its Georgetown campus this week, rescued last month from a Virginia breeding complex that sold the dogs for experimentation. And they’re just in time for this weekend’s Clear the Shelters National Adoption Campaign. Earlier this month, 23 beagles were brought to the BVSPCA West Chester […]

If your dog goes missing in Pennsylvania, if large kennels operate without a license, if a puppy mill forces dogs into unsafe conditions, a state dog warden is supposed to take care of it. But there are fewer and fewer dog sitters these days. It’s not because the services they provide are in less demand, […]

One thing fans know about Julia Trubkina from her time on the TLC show 90 Day Fiancé is her dislike of farm work and caring for animals. Julia couldn’t be more grateful for the time spent with her in-laws, as she now enjoys working on the farm and making money training dogs. ’90 Day Fiancé’ […]

MSPCA The Malta Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (MSPCA) has again called for strict breeding regulations as it urges the public to adopt dogs instead of buying puppies from puppy mills. The statement comes after a report concluded that abandoned dogs in need of shelter and care are not rescued unless they […]

50 male beagles arrived at the Humane Society of Midland County last week after being released from a research center in Virginia. Last month, a federal judge ordered the release of 4,000 beagles from the Envigo Breeding and Research Center. The New York Times reported Envigo violated dozens of federal regulations. When federal officials applied […]

AURORA – THE Illinois Department of Agriculture sent license revocation petitions to three Illinois pet stores operating in violation of the Animal Welfare Act, and State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora), sponsor of Bill 1711, commends this effort and issued the following statement: “This new state law prohibits the sale of pets from unscrupulous breeders and […]

A couple who came to the rescue of puppies that escaped from a Christchurch property – where 21 spoodles were rescued from a ‘serious’ and ‘dangerous’ environment on Wednesday – said the animals were ‘obviously malnourished, filthy and putrid”. The woman behind the apparent puppy mill on Roydvale Ave, Burnside, is Rebecca MacPherson, who previously […]

NEW YORK — The New York Assembly and Senate have passed a bill banning the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores. The legislation (S1130 and A4283) will also authorize collaboration with entities to provide a place of presentation of cats or dogs available for adoption. All it takes now is for Governor […]

Those same big round eyes that made you melt and welcome them into your family can easily turn into panic when left alone, which could be separation anxiety in your dog or cat. The Humanitarian Heritage Society shares the signs and symptoms of separation and her best practices to help keep your best friend calm […]

LOGAN CO. Ky.-“It was just awful.” 100 dogs, living neglected in a puppy mill, are now at the Logan County Humane Society. “Dogs living in their own feces but no space piled on top of each other I mean some of these dogs that we suspect hadn’t seen the light of day for as long […]

Seventeen sick dogs seized by Newman Animal Control are believed to be linked to the alleged operator of a large puppy mill in Modesto who was arrested in May. Newman animal control officers found the dogs in kennels on a truck bed and attached trailer parked in a sunny dirt lot in the 600 block […]

An appeal date will be set in Mountain View County after citizens raised concerns about an $825,000 dog breeding project north of Calgary. The development proposal was submitted in late May, with the developer writing that it wanted to build a “commercial kennel, specifically specializing in the ethical breeding of dogs under 20 pounds, with […]

New York should not be complicit in promoting this type of animal abuse. – Brian Shapiro, New York State Director of the Humane Society of the United States. UTICA — The New York State Legislature has passed several animal awareness laws that are now heading to the office of New York State Governor Kathy Hochul. […]

Emmy-winning comedian Kevin Rooney died at home July 19 after a long battle with diabetes and end-stage kidney disease. He was 71 years old. Rooney wrote Jay Leno’s first comedy special, Jay Leno and the American Dream. He also worked on “What’s my beef?” of Leno. tirades for Late Night with David Letterman in the […]

Cobb’s Hill Dog Park is a daily adventure for Connor Donsky and his one-year-old dog, Saul. “I come here often, you know all the other regulars who come here and their dogs,” Donsky said. “And then your dog becomes friends with his dog, and they know each other so they run and play immediately.” He […]

Justine Lentz, superintendent of animal services for the city, speaks during the city council’s agenda-setting session on July 12, 2022. (Fayetteville Government Channel) A new Fayetteville law aims to ensure that the city does not facilitate the sale of animals raised in large-scale commercial breeding facilities. City council members voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve […]

Each year, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) publishes the Horrible Hundred Report (humanesociety.org/100puppymills), which highlights 100 terrible puppy mills and their appalling conditions. Many dogs in puppy mills spend their lives in outdoor cages, in bad weather, with insufficient food, water, and shelter. Some of them suffer from injuries and ailments for […]

Christian Patriots In response to Reverend Paul Grave’s column (“Pastor Eyes Christian Nation,” June 27): History is full of various so-called Christian groups that do not reflect Christianity. Throughout history, Christianity has been tainted with cult-like names, whether it be the “Jesus movement”, Christian Science, Gnosticism, etc. who try to embellish Christianity. White Christian nationalism […]

Would you give a good home to a beagle intended for use in laboratory experiments? Thousands of dogs have been rescued from a commercial farm in Virginia, where activists say the animals were living in “prison-like” conditions until authorities intervened. Now a judge has order that the approximately 4,000 beagles will be adopted into new […]

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By Esha Chaudhuri Rescue of Shelly, Tabby and Cory. Saved from under a teasformer. Even though our four-legged friends hold a sacred place in our hearts, especially for all animal lovers, reported incidents of animal cruelty have been monumental and are seeing an unprecedented increase over the years. In this week’s story, Shillong Sunday features […]

A Lynchburg federal judge has sign on a plan for the Humane Society to transfer approximately 4,000 beagles from Envigo’s breeding facility in Cumberland to shelters so they can be placed for adoption. Envigo, the Humane Society and the U.S. government introduced the joint plan after U.S. District Judge Norman Moon turned down Envigo’s offers […]

It all started when Annette Cormier saw an advertisement on social media that said “Puppies for adoption”, with pictures of a homeless mini-poodle. It had been a year since Cormier had lost his own 17-year-old dog. She felt ready to welcome a new dog into her home, so she immediately messaged. She spoke to a […]

TULSA, Okla. – The Tulsa SPCA and Oklahoma Alliance for Animals are asking for volunteers and donations after helping with a mass surrender of breeders earlier this week. The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance after investigating a case in Ada where 75 large live dogs were found on property, the Tulsa SPCA said. Carcasses […]

An Isabella County sheriff’s deputy investigating a reported attempted rape at a property in Wise Township on Wednesday afternoon instead discovered a puppy mill from which 31 animals were rescued. The 48-year-old owner was due to be formally charged on Thursday afternoon, including in connection with the allegation that he restrained a 28-year-old woman and […]

When Janeda Banelly was looking to adopt a dog, an animal shelter in Arizona gave her a warning before she saw Mr. Happy Face. “I was warned [he] might be inbred because he was so ugly,” she said in a press release. “The shelter staff tried to prepare me for what I was about to […]

Shut down all puppy mills I am responding to the recent article in the Daily Progress (6/16/22) by Andrew Cain of the Richmond Times Dispatch, “Beagle factory closing, puppies up for adoption”. As noted in the article, Inotiv (in Indiana) is the “mother” company (unhealthy choice of words) of the Virginia beagle factory, Envigo, (in […]

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) — Many pet store owners and animal welfare advocates have spoken to the Clark County Commission on a proposal to ban sales of popular pets at local stores. After FOX5 told you about Commissioner Michael Naft’s proposal for pet stores in Clark County, the stores told FOX5 that they mounted a […]

Orange County’s ban on the retail sale of puppies and kittens, set to go into effect Wednesday, survived a legal challenge by three pet store owners who argued the new order would put them in jeopardy. bankruptcy. In a six-page decision, Circuit Judge Vincent Chiu said attorneys for two Orlando franchises Petland and Breeders Pick […]

Sony Music Entertainment and Neon Hum An Iowa businessman is seen as a leader in a national program to sell dogs raised in puppy mills to pet stores across the country, even in cities and states where puppy mills puppies are prohibited. A new podcast details how he did it. A seven-episode podcast series called […]

Photo: PHOTOJAGODKA/Depositphotos Puppy mills are notorious for being mass breeding grounds for dogs where animal health is neglected for human profit. Rabbits and kittens can also be raised in inhumane conditions similar to puppy mills. Many of these animals go to pet stores where unsuspecting consumers may be unaware of the cruel practices and hidden […]

ROCK HILL, SC (CN2 NEWS) – in our digital dashboard, Lancaster County Council has completed the Government Institute, Job Fair in Indian Land and Puppy Yoga with the Humane Society. Lancaster County Council – as a group – claim to have achieved the feat of every member graduating from the Institute of Government for County […]

Memorabilia from world famous musicians will be sold at a massive music auction in Newcastle this month. Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Tom Jones, Oasis, Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney are among the artists who will see some of their tour memorabilia under the hammer of auctioneers Anderson & Garland on June 15. Touring jackets, passes […]

ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start on Friday, June 10, 2022. Rochester police officials said a man was hospitalized after he was shot overnight while sitting in a vehicle parked on the southwest side of town. Authorities say officers responded to the Reynolds Street […]

CLEARWATER – Pinellas County currently has six retail stores that can sell cats and dogs, and they can all stay in business for now; however, due to the measures taken on June 7, it is unlikely that there will be more. After listening to approximately two hours of public testimony followed by a lengthy discussion […]

A warrant has been issued for a Quebec man who failed to appear in court on Monday for a lawsuit related to a New Brunswick kennel. Eric Couture was due to stand trial in Miramichi Provincial Court on charges related to a large dog seizure two years ago. Judge Johanne-Marguerite Landry issued arrest warrants for […]

This action could bring barking of joy. In the final hours of the 2022 legislative session, state lawmakers passed a bill that would ban pet stores from selling animals supplied by abusive breeders or “puppy mills” — and instead encourage the adoption of dogs and cats in rescue shelters. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Michael […]

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — About a year ago our wonderful dog Finn came to us from China. I am the founder of Golden Treasures Golden Retriever Rescueand we worked with China Rescue Dogs to bring Finn here. Unsurprisingly, there was a language barrier. Finn speaks Chinese and I don’t! It took about a month to teach […]

Sixteen German Shepherds and three Dobermans were rescued this week from “horrendous conditions” in the basement of a dilapidated Paterson mansion that was apparently used as a puppy mill, an animal welfare group said on Wednesday. Paterson animal control officers found the dogs malnourished and kept in cages by a squatter who was staying on […]

PATERSON – 19 dogs living in complete filth who were part of a puppy mill were removed from the former Barbour Mansion on Tuesday. Police were called to the 5.5-acre estate on 39th Street on Tuesday after a buyer reported seeing a squatter on the property. Officers from the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office and a […]

OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content provide insights into issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom reporters. You can help remove the state from the Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” list. Jose Luis Magana Associated Press file photo Missouri has long maintained its embarrassing reputation as the […]

DORAL, Florida. – New video from a body-worn camera obtained by Local 10 News shows the times City of Doral inspectors had to shut down a cosmetic surgery clinic in early March. “You operate without a use and occupancy certificate. I have to close you. I have to shut this down,” the city building official […]

The city of West Hollywood is patiently pumped to welcome its inaugural pet week. Pet Week is an initiative to showcase animal companions and celebrate the joy they bring into our lives. “I’m so excited for the City of West Hollywood’s first annual Pet Week, featuring pet-friendly businesses and pet-centric events, like World Dog Day,” […]

On Wednesday, a ban will be put in place that prohibits the sale of pets in Springfield pet stores. The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Advocacy director Kara Holmquist has been working on the project to end the sale of rabbits, puppies and kittens from commercial breeders, but will allow pet […]

The New York Senate passed a bill ban the retail sale of animals in pet stores. The bill was part of a comprehensive set of laws the state Senate has advanced to fight for animal welfare. State senators introduced seven bills focused on animal testing, animal cruelty, animal abandonment, ban on puppy mill sales, insurance […]

BROCKPORT, NY (WROC) – Puppy Mills in New York State is currently legal, but advocates argue that the basic requirements for these breeders are inhumane. Now New York relief organizations are fighting for the passage of a bill that would put a stop to this process. If passed, NY’s Puppy Mill Bill (S1130/A4283) would prevent […]

Three puppies on their way to forever homes arrive at the Nashville Humane Association as part of a Tulsa Humane Hub transportation program funded by the PEDIGREE Foundation. 119,000 dogs helped in 2021 FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE, USA, May 12, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The PEDIGREE Foundation has published its 2021 Impact Report, highlighting how his $750,000 in […]

Leon Valley voters returned Mayor Chris Riley for a 10th term, while Place 2 Councilor Josh Stevens retained two challengers in Saturday’s election. Riley garnered 820 votes, or 71%, winning over Evan Bohl, who garnered 330 votes, or 29%. In place 2, Stevens was re-elected with 53% of the vote, beating Elaine Valdez, who got […]

Many people recognize Old Order Amish for their horse-drawn carriages and 17th-century appearance which includes mostly dark-colored clothing, beards for men, head coverings for women in public, and a ban on zippers. slide. Buttons? These are fine. “Will Alisha react to the internet, cell phones and computers in your house,” our friend Gerry from Long […]

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Animal Rescue League continues to care for its most recent rescues. Some of the dogs we received an update for are a Great Dane who was found starving in a wire crate and the most recent rescue from a puppy mill near Hedrick. Since arriving at ARL, all of […]

Last fall, one of more than 500 dogs removed from Iowa’s horrendous USDA-licensed puppy mill. Six months ago this week, the ASPCA, in conjunction with the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, removed more than 500 dogs from a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) licensed dog breeding facility owned to Daniel Gingerich. We are happy […]

PR Newswire WASHINGTON, April 27, 2022 In honor of National Animal Advocacy Day (April 30), actors Eric McCormack and Edie Falco join the ASPCA in supporting the Goldie’s Act, a federal law that will protect dogs in puppy mills WASHINGTON, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of […]

Several dogs had their mouths shut to silence them.Provided SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Two El Dorado County women, Jennifer Cowles, 48, and her mother Adele Painter, 71, of El Dorado, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges, in a case where several animals were exposed to inhumane conditions and gross neglect. The guilty pleas were […]

Also improve teaching conditions Re: “Don’t Lower Teacher Standards, Raise Them – Preparing Educators Helps Ensure Their and Their Students’ Success,” by Rob DeHaas, Opinion Wednesday. As a retired public school educator, I agree with DeHaas. However, I would add that to staff the classrooms with excellent teachers, we must attract excellent students to the […]

Three dogs and a cat. Horse. Doves and turtles. All barely alive in their Mason County home. The animals were extremely malnourished and emaciated from hunger, covered in open sores as they lived among garbage, excrement and urine. In critical condition, pit bull Fred couldn’t open his eyes and had to be carried on a […]

Free Dem Dogs was founded to make finances easier so rescue organizations can focus on what really matters: rescuing more dogs Maddie Tyssen and Tylar-Grace Masnaghi know that not every house should have a dog, but they believe with their whole bodies that every dog ​​should have a house. Although they know it’s a tall […]

Following a call for a custom ceramic dog bowl to be made for Guide Dog Puppy Kernow, Michael Miller of Trezaise Pottery, Nr Roche found assets and made three custom ceramic food bowls for free. Dave Saunby, organizer of the Martin Jennings Memorial Motorcycle Run for the past 34 years, and raised nearly £11,500 to […]

Riley Walters appears in Clark County Superior Court Friday on charges of three counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and one count of second-degree animal cruelty. Detectives searching his car during a drug investigation said they found a puppy tied in a bag in the trunk. (Becca Robbins/The Colombian) Photo […]

FLORIDA — While a basket full of candies, Peeps, Cadbury Creme Eggs and milk chocolate bunnies might not be the healthiest Easter gift for kids, Florida veterinarian Betsy Coville says that it was best to place a live rabbit in Easter baskets. Sugar-laden candies can cause a cavity or two. But the gift of a […]

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I commend Finger Lakes Times reporter Mike Hibbard for his compelling, in-depth, and captivating three-part series detailing allegations of emotional, sexual, and physical abuse, as well as negligent care ranging from rotten food to shoddy medical services. , at Freedom Village USA. While this facility, which opened in Yates County in 1981, closed in 2019, […]

Governor Glenn Youngkin (seated) signs animal welfare bills, with Del. Buddy Fowler (R-55e), Del. Rob Bell (R-58th), Senator Bill Stanley (R-20th) and Senator Jennifer Boysko (D-33rd) Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed five animal welfare bills into law on Monday, declaring them a bipartisan success story. Addressing lawmakers, animal advocates and dogs at the signing ceremony, he […]

03/23/22 Information, River Street, Superior, Dispatch has taken information about a vehicle being towed by the registered owner. Road Hazard, I-90 WB MM 36, call transferred to MHP. Property damage, Cold Creek Road, St. Regis, the deputy answered. Vin Inspection, Garcia Loop, superior, deputy responded. Wellness check, I-90 EB MM 44, call transferred to MHP. […]

Cash prizes will be awarded to this year’s winners: the first place student will receive $500 and the other two will receive $200 each. The winning works will be published on the company’s website. The deadline to participate is May 31 at midnight. Additional contest details can be found at 650-424-1901 or paloaltohumane.org. A healing […]

A factory farm for breeding beagles providing a laboratory – this was the PETA undercover investigation heard around the world. The senses. Americans Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) speak on behalf of thousands of suffering beagles at the massive Envigo-operated facility in Cumberland, Va., which breeds dogs for experimentation. In their letter […]

In a place where people usually dump greasy pizza boxes, smelly trash and broken TVs, someone left an old laundry basket, lined with a tattered fleece blanket. Inside were six little meowing puppies that had been abandoned just hours after birth. Fortunately, someone discovered the puppies before it was too late. They took the cold, […]

Local animal lovers are urged to “take the plunge” in favor of a new animal sanctuary in Salem. On Saturday, ALIVE Rescue will host Shelter Shiver, a fundraiser in which participants jump into Turtle Lake The event will take place at 11 a.m. at the Turtle Lake Tap & Grill, N6513 Anderson Drive, Delevan. Organizers […]

Not so long ago we shared the horrifying story of a 26-year-old former puppy mill owner Daniel Gingerichwho has played a role in the abuse, mistreatment and neglect of hundreds of dogs at his multiple Midwest properties. But despite the seizure of 514 dogs, many of them sick, dying or emaciated, he kind of negotiated […]

Subject: BIDLACK | Alamosa should not recall DA at taxpayer expense, March 18 While I agree with Hal Bidlack that most recall campaigns are unwarranted, unnecessary and a waste of money, there are exceptions – as with everything in life. You have heard an opinion on the use of taxpayers’ money in a recall effort. […]

This story begins over 20 years ago when my husband and I picked up an Italian Greyhound during a rescue in Ithaca. Jenna was a special dog and you could tell all she wanted was to be loved. Mary A. Ben is a dog lover and SPCA volunteer. At first she was very nervous and […]

UMass Dance Students to Present Graduation Thesis Projects AMHERST – On Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4, dance majors from the Department of Music and Dance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst will present their thesis projects in a program called “When We Close Our Eyes.” . The concerts, which will take place at […]

My husband immediately questioned the health of the dog, and he was agitated. I said then that I was not comfortable with a dog, still so young, who was so recently so ill – vomiting just two weeks ago – being around both my dog ​​and my very young children. Not to mention the fact […]

Jeffery Barrett was found guilty on Friday in a human trafficking case involving four children. A jury in the 354th District Court convicted Barrett, a Hunt County resident, of continuous child trafficking. A sentencing hearing was held immediately after the verdict. The jury then handed down a life sentence. Barrett will need to spend at […]

The trial is set to begin this week for a Hunt County man facing a felony charge of human trafficking. Some of the alleged victims had previously indicated that Jeffery Barrett was not responsible for the allegations. Jury selection is scheduled for Monday morning at the 354th District Court. Barrett faces an indictment of continuing […]

My Big Fat Fabulous Life’s Whitney Thore has dated a few men in her life, and fans are wondering what happened to Lennie after Season 4 ended. Like My big fabulous life Fans will remember, Whitney Way Thore dated Lennie Alehat in Season 4, and it’s time to talk about what he’s been up to […]