Critter News

DECEMBER 11, 2008

The Humane Society has another great investigation into the shady practices of a corporate giant. It has about 140 stores nationwide that sell puppies that supposedly come from "good" breeders (are any breeders good? Not so, says the Humane Society. Tags: pet stores puppy mills us.

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Critter News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

One of the largest animal rescue operations in Canadian history just got a lot bigger: about 90 puppies have been born since hundreds of dogs were seized northwest of Ottawa. "We We have a lot of puppies here and a lot more puppies coming," said Rebecca Aldworth, the executive director of Humane Society International Canada.

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Critter News

OCTOBER 31, 2009

The Humane Society and other groups oppose it as a power grab by big agriculture to prevent another Proposition 2 (the initiative passed last year in California to improve standards for farm animal care.) Would such a bill lead to jurisdiction over puppy mill breeders as well? There may also be unintended consequences.

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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. If you’re not willing to go through the trials of house-training a young puppy or kitten, opting for an older shelter animal is an easy option. Contact The Humane Society of the United States to locate a nearby rescue group.

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