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The Shar Pei suffered from several genetic health problems, thanks to irresponsible breeding in the puppy mill.
- March 20, 2017
The Shar Pei suffered from several genetic health problems, thanks to irresponsible breeding in the puppy mill.
Gina Easley’s family welcomed the senior Frenchie, giving her a home where she has no responsibilities but to be loved.
- January 9, 2017
Gina Easley’s family welcomed the senior Frenchie, giving her a home where she has no responsibilities but to be loved.
The Chihuahua’s former life left her timid and unhealthy. Photographer Emily Moncour adopted Annie and gave her an opportunity to shine.
- October 26, 2016
The Chihuahua’s former life left her timid and unhealthy. Photographer Emily Moncour adopted Annie and gave her an opportunity to shine.
When rescued, Lucy was severely underweight and covered in bald spots. Now she uses social media to shine a light on puppy mills in the U.K.
- July 18, 2016
When rescued, Lucy was severely underweight and covered in bald spots. Now she uses social media to shine a light on puppy mills in the U.K.
Born with deformed back legs and without eyes, the rescue pup now visits schools to teach kids that physical differences don’t have to slow a person or dog down.
- June 6, 2016
Born with deformed back legs and without eyes, the rescue pup now visits schools to teach kids that physical differences don’t have to slow a person or dog down.
Online retailer Lyst announced it would start selling puppies to match its stylish outfits. So not a good idea.
- May 13, 2016
Online retailer Lyst announced it would start selling puppies to match its stylish outfits. So not a good idea.
Read an excerpt from “The Dog Merchants,” due in stores May 2.
- April 28, 2016
Read an excerpt from “The Dog Merchants,” due in stores May 2.
The shop sells purebred and designer dogs, and I have reason to believe they’re from irresponsible breeders and puppy mills.
- February 23, 2016
The shop sells purebred and designer dogs, and I have reason to believe they’re from irresponsible breeders and puppy mills.
For four years, all Oatmeal knew was a cage in a puppy mill; now, she’s finally learning how to be a dog.
- February 18, 2016
For four years, all Oatmeal knew was a cage in a puppy mill; now, she’s finally learning how to be a dog.
Puppies are NOT presents. Only adopt at Christmas if you can commit to doing what our resident trainer says will set the puppy up for success.
- November 24, 2015
Puppies are NOT presents. Only adopt at Christmas if you can commit to doing what our resident trainer says will set the puppy up for success.
Dr. Bruce Perry and Maia Szalavitz’s book is about traumatized children, but it offers valuable lessons that will help you raise a well-adjusted dog.
- November 10, 2015
Dr. Bruce Perry and Maia Szalavitz’s book is about traumatized children, but it offers valuable lessons that will help you raise a well-adjusted dog.
Mill dogs who make it out often bear signs of physical and emotional distress, and that’s where this Rhode Island rescue strives to make a meaningful, lasting difference.
- October 19, 2015
Mill dogs who make it out often bear signs of physical and emotional distress, and that’s where this Rhode Island rescue strives to make a meaningful, lasting difference.
Rescuer Lucy Ohannessian joins the debate on whether responsible breeders can survive new laws aimed at putting puppy mills out of business.
- September 29, 2015
Rescuer Lucy Ohannessian joins the debate on whether responsible breeders can survive new laws aimed at putting puppy mills out of business.
A Phoenix law prohibits pet stores from selling dogs from any professional breeder. Is that the right answer to a complex problem?
- September 18, 2015
A Phoenix law prohibits pet stores from selling dogs from any professional breeder. Is that the right answer to a complex problem?
He was found on the street emaciated, with rotten teeth and failing back legs, but two years later Mervin is a healthy, happy social media star!
- August 17, 2015
He was found on the street emaciated, with rotten teeth and failing back legs, but two years later Mervin is a healthy, happy social media star!
Animal activists have much to celebrate in a ruling that upholds Phoenix’s law requiring pet stores to only carry dogs and cats from shelters and rescue organizations.
- August 3, 2015
Animal activists have much to celebrate in a ruling that upholds Phoenix’s law requiring pet stores to only carry dogs and cats from shelters and rescue organizations.
The ASPCA has designated Tuesday, July 21, as No Pet Store Puppies Day. It’s a good opportunity to look at the real cost behind that puppy in the window.
- July 21, 2015
The ASPCA has designated Tuesday, July 21, as No Pet Store Puppies Day. It’s a good opportunity to look at the real cost behind that puppy in the window.
Born without front legs, Pee-Wee the special-needs pup inspires people around the world.
- May 5, 2015
Born without front legs, Pee-Wee the special-needs pup inspires people around the world.
As the only legislator at work, Senator Jeff Jackson started passing imaginary legislation, including a crackdown on puppy mills.
- February 17, 2015
As the only legislator at work, Senator Jeff Jackson started passing imaginary legislation, including a crackdown on puppy mills.
The high-end retail store and spa also makes space for rescue pups, and the public — including Hollywood celebrities — are taking notice.
- December 24, 2014
The high-end retail store and spa also makes space for rescue pups, and the public — including Hollywood celebrities — are taking notice.
Imported dogs now must be at least six months old and have updated vaccinations — I’ve seen the terrible things that happened before this rule.
- August 21, 2014
Imported dogs now must be at least six months old and have updated vaccinations — I’ve seen the terrible things that happened before this rule.
He was just a number for eight years, but now Stan the Yorkie has a name and a family.
- August 4, 2014
He was just a number for eight years, but now Stan the Yorkie has a name and a family.
Bleach in the drinking water is just the start.
- May 23, 2014
Bleach in the drinking water is just the start.
It takes a strong stomach to read the new report from the Humane Society of the United States, but it contains reasons to be optimistic.
- May 9, 2014
It takes a strong stomach to read the new report from the Humane Society of the United States, but it contains reasons to be optimistic.
“Contagious” describes the enthusiasm in this video shown by dogs rescued from puppy mills.
- February 25, 2014
“Contagious” describes the enthusiasm in this video shown by dogs rescued from puppy mills.
Progress is being made, but the horrific conditions and brutish lives of puppy mill dogs continue.
- February 13, 2014
Progress is being made, but the horrific conditions and brutish lives of puppy mill dogs continue.
Named after the “Gilligan’s Island” character, he is one of 13 “Iowa Castaways” who were rescued from a horrific puppy mill in 2008.
- January 6, 2014
Named after the “Gilligan’s Island” character, he is one of 13 “Iowa Castaways” who were rescued from a horrific puppy mill in 2008.
The city council passed a law that bans the sale of dogs from commercial breeders.
- December 20, 2013
The city council passed a law that bans the sale of dogs from commercial breeders.
An online petition says a college course on how to follow existing laws will only encourage unethical commercial breeding. What do you think?
- November 21, 2013
An online petition says a college course on how to follow existing laws will only encourage unethical commercial breeding. What do you think?
The dogs won’t be adopted until the woman who ran the facility goes to trial, but the Oregon Humane Society built space to house them.
- November 14, 2013
The dogs won’t be adopted until the woman who ran the facility goes to trial, but the Oregon Humane Society built space to house them.
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