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Hollywood’s Bought & Abandoned Fad Dogs

March 15, 2013

(ANIMAL ACTORS) From the silver screen to the viral menagerie of animals on YouTube, canine actors and other popularized pups inevitably fuel society’s fascination with certain dog breeds. At the same time, the opposite can also occur, where a film or television show portrays a dog in a negative light and depopularizes that particular breed. “Every time Hollywood makes a dog movie, the breed goes to hell,” says one caretaker of bouviers des Flandres dogs. Animals don’t always meet potential guardian’s expectations. And when their pet doesn’t behave like the animal portrayed on a television show or in a particular film, rescue organizations and animal shelters become flooded with popularized breeds. Read on to learn more about the impact that famous dogs in the media have on particular breeds. — Global Animal

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Ohio Governor Signs Puppy Mill Law

January 14, 2013

(PUPPY MILLS) Last week, Governor John Kasich signed Senate Bill 130—set to take effect this spring—that will finally crack down on puppy mills in the state of Ohio. Under the new law, large-scale dog breeding establishments will be subject to new state licensing and annual veterinary inspections. Read on to learn more about the progressive step forward for the state formerly known as a “haven for disreputable large-scale dog breeders.” — Global Animal

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Humane Society Unveils New AKC Puppy Mill Connection

July 9, 2012

(PUPPY MILLS) A new report released by the Humane Society brings to light more abuse of AKC-registered dogs at puppy mills and new shocking information about the organization. Numerous puppy-mill operators at facilities that passed AKC inspection have been charged with animal cruelty. The HSUS also found that in 2012 alone, the AKC asked its supporters to oppose many laws that would prevent animal abuse such as leaving dogs in hot cars, stacked wire cages, and keeping dogs in kennels for more then 14 hours a day. Read on for more of the HSUS upsetting findings, and click the take action link to find out what you can do to help. — Global Animal 

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ASPCA Pledges To Ban Puppy Stores

June 11, 2012

(PUPPY MILLS) The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is leading a “No Pet Store Puppies Campaign.” The goal is to raise awareness about puppy mill cruelty and the link between puppy mills and pet stores. Most stores that sell puppies won’t say they are buying their dogs from a puppy mill, if asked, the’ll tell you they get their puppies from licensed USDA breeders. But what does that mean? Turns out, close to nothing. Read on and take the ASPCA pledge not to buy anything from pet stores that sell puppies. — Global Animal 

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‘I Will Be Saved’ Anti-Puppy Mill PSA (VIDEO)

May 25, 2012

(PUPPY MILLS) Anti-puppy mill advocate Jennifer Peterson wrote, directed and co-produced a striking new public service announcement for the Humane Society’s “Why Puppy Mills Stink” competition. The video, which won the Humane Society’s People’s Choice Award, showcases dirty children behind a chain link fence, representing the 1.5 million dogs that are bred in horrible, filthy conditions for pet stores. — Global Animal

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Legislators Side With Puppies, Not People

April 19, 2012

(PUPPY MILLS) MICHIGAN — The recent raid of an Alleghan County puppy mill in Kalamazoo, MI has strengthened a bill called the “puppy protection act.” Both sides of the state House and Senate support the bill, including Representatives Vicki Barnett (D) and Wayne Schmidt (R), and Senators Steve Bieda (D) and Rick Jones (R). Legislation hopes to protect pets from puppy mills by limiting the number of female dogs breeders can own, the number of litters bred, and introducing new health and diet guidelines. If Michigan’s state government doesn’t work at getting regulations passed, Michigan could become a hotspot for inhumane puppy mills. Read the full story to learn about how Michigan is fighting to protect pets. — Global Animal 

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Facebook Takes Puppy Mill Dogs Off Shelves

March 29, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) Facebook announced that it will no longer feature puppy mill ads on its online Marketplace. The change is in response to the ASPCA’s campaign to raise awareness of puppy mills and warn people against buying animals from pet stores, many of which are unhealthy and kept in unsanitary conditions without any form of socialization. Read more on the new partnership between Facebook and the ASPCA, and the potential positive impact this could have on the ban of puppy mill sales for all online retailers and classified listings. — Global Animal

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Ireland Bans Puppy Mills

January 12, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) IRELAND — The reference to Ireland as the Puppy Mill of Europe is one that legislators there hope to wipe out. Two 2012 laws require dog breeders to uphold certain standards and give local law enforcement the authority to shut breeders down if they don’t. Irish breeders can still have large numbers of dogs, but they can no longer raise them in dangerous, cramped conditions. By instating these regulations, legislators and authorities hope to find and shut down all the puppy mills in Ireland. We hope that other countries will follow suit. Read more about the new Irish puppy mill laws. — Global Animal

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