Critter News

DECEMBER 11, 2008

It has about 140 stores nationwide that sell puppies that supposedly come from "good" breeders (are any breeders good? The investigation revealed that some of Petland's brokers are also buying from puppy mills. Some of the breeders were found with sick or dead dogs in their cages. but that's another post.)

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Puppy Mills Humane Broker Puppies 100

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 1, 2010

The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Save $$: Up to $500 or more depending on animal and breed. Most shelter animals are spayed or neutered, have been treated for worms, and have at least their first set of shots. Early Adopter. Incredible Bulk.

Humane Society Of The United States 100

Humane Society Of The United States Purebred Adoptable Shelters 100

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 6, 2007

We’ve been educating, helping and begging people to spay and neuter their animals for years, but three million to four million cats and dogs still die in shelters every year because of simple math: too many animals, not enough worthy adoptive homes. Given the current dire shortage of homes, no breeding is responsible.

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New York Times New York Neutering Ethical Treatment 40