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Quebec to Review Puppy Mill Laws

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The fallout from the huge puppy mill seizure is fueling calls for a review of Quebec's animal rights laws, which are abysmal even for Canada. Animal welfare workers are calling for stricter laws on breeding facilities after more than 500 allegedly malnourished dogs were seized from a Quebec puppy farm last week. Exerpted from CTV News.

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On Bad Presidential Puppy Decisions

Animal Person

They can say that the puppy was needing to be re-homed, therefore it's like adopting from a rescue group. But I didn't campaign for a presidential greyhound for exactly the same reason Obama's decision was disappointing: it glorifies pure breed dogs.

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If your cat or dog is having a litter, is it ok to keep most or a considerable part of the puppies if you have the conditions, or is there risk of inbreeding in the future?

Reddit Animals

I tried to search the internet for that and for people who raise pets in farms, ranchs, etc, could never find a good answer about how it goes if you keep your pet's entire group of children together with the parent(s) and don't give them away.

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Fun Time Dog Shop (and giveaway)

4 The Love Of Animals

But the truly special part is all profits from the shop are donated to non-profit dog rescue groups! I got the cutest little Maltese Palm Puppy and an awesome bracelet. She has offered one of our lucky readers their own Palm Puppy ! Palm Puppies make a delightful collectible or a wonderful gift!

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Unexpected Farm Animal Deal in Ohio

Critter News

Animal welfare groups led by the Humane Society of the United States have agreed to abandon a fall ballot issue against animal cruelty as part of a deal with state farm groups brokered by Gov. I know many will disagree with me and say it's a cop-out, but I'll take what I can get. From the Associated Press.

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Animal Rights Activists Jailed in Europe

Critter News

The group had targeted about 40 firms as part of an international conspiracy to force the closure of Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS), an animal research laboratory based near Cambridge. Some employees from firms in Britain, France, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland had "puppy killer" and "scum" daubed on their houses. From Reuters.

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Farm Animal Welfare Fight Heats Up in Ohio

Critter News

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.