| Good dog, good job? More dogs sit, stay at work
Like any new addition to an office, Dolly had an adjustment period. "Engineering and software companies are frequently the type of company that is pet-friendly," Kain said. You get a more efficient workplace, one that's not consumed with stress. "It's such a brilliant way to create a productive atmosphere. Having animals around also encourages camaraderie, McCormack said. They are automatic conversation starters and ice breakers. "I consider it a benefit like health care. She introduced Dolly to Authentic's maintenance man, and because Dolly still barked and growled at outside deliverymen, McCormack asked for a heads-up call from the front desk when they arrived. Now she puts Dolly in her lap until the deliveries are finished. Dolly's favorite part of coming to work is the attention, McCormack said. Extrovertic, a health care communications agency with forty employees and offices in New York City and Cambridge, Mass. At the same time, McCormack added, "They are a calming force. 3 million dogs to work every day, according to an American Pet Products Association survey last year. On June 22 this year, it is sponsored by North Carolina-based Pet Sitters International to promote adoption. "We are a small agency. We want the quality of our employees' lives to be better than they would get at a bigger agency. Having dogs in the office is another way of saying, 'We are different and we really care about you,'" said company CEO Dorothy Wetzel. Fifteen to 20 of the 120 employees or freelancers working at Authentic Entertainment bring their dogs to work, said co-founder and executive producer Lauren Lexton. For others, allowing pets may be a way to help make do with fewer employees working longer hours. At Authentic Entertainment, Dolly's biggest hurdle was deliverymen. When you have great people, you would like to keep them forever, she explained, so if they have a dog that's used to coming to work, the individual is less likely to accept a better job offer if it comes along. At work, Dolly is Miss November in a calendar featuring employee dogs as characters on their shows. "She is the toast of the town," McCormack said. |
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Good dog, good job? More dogs sit, stay at work
Choo Choo Dog Camp expands services
| Choo Choo Dog Camp expands services
"Things are really going well," she said. Choo Choo opened in January 2011 in the Southside's old fire station at 25 W. Fortanier said she sees expansion for the future of her business. She currently can keep about 15 or 20 dogs and said she doesn't see her business keeping more than 30 dogs in one day. "Employment of animal care and service workers is expected to grow 23 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations," according to the bureau. In 2010, there were 234,900 jobs in the industry. Initial services included dog day care and boarding. The facility has also added an immediately recognizable trademark |
Sunday 10 June 2012
Dogs are good for business, too
| Dogs are good for business, too Dogs, long anointed man's best friends are about to get yet another laurel: they are good for business. "Dogs are not just effective stress busters, in single-child nuclear families, they often play the role of a companion," observes Shailesh Omkar, a professional dog breeder and trainer for over two decades. In Pune alone, around 300-400 pedigree pups are sold every month, Sanjay Devare, a distributor for pet food in Pune and Mumbai quotes. Typically, owners spend anything from Rs 3000 to Rs 10,000 a month on each of their pets. To boot there is an army of service providers who have stepped in: veterinarians, trainers, 'beauticians', pet shop owners, dog-hostel owners, toys and accessories makers, and even dog walkers who, one hears, can earn up to Rs 60,000 a month in one of Mumbai's elite quarters. Special needs could include hospitalisation for surgery at a private pet hospital and care during pregnancy. |
Saturday 9 June 2012
Speed up efforts to regulate pet trade, SPCA urges
| Speed up efforts to regulate pet trade, SPCA urges The rising number of abandoned pets has prompted animal welfare group the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) to call on the Agri-Food s, regulatory action is taken. Ms Fong attributed the rising abandonment numbers to "society's increased affluence" and the growth in the pet trade in the last decade. Mr Yeo felt responsible pet ownership ought to be included in schools' moral and civic curriculum to instill responsible pet ownership. |
Speed up efforts to regulate pet trade, SPCA urges
| Speed up efforts to regulate pet trade, SPCA urges The rising number of abandoned pets has prompted animal welfare group the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) to call on the Agri-Food ponsibilities of buying a pet. Ms Fong attributed the rising abandonment numbers to "society's increased affluence" and the growth in the pet trade in the last decade. Mr Yeo felt responsible pet ownership should be included in schools' moral and civic curriculum to instill responsible pet ownership. |
Friday 8 June 2012
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Avalon Unveils Pet Evacuation Trailer
| Avalon Unveils Pet Evacuation Trailer This borough seems to abide by the motto "Prepare for the worst. "There is a tremendous need for local communities, counties, and the state to embrace the issue of pets and their owners during significant storm events. Instead of avoiding the issue, Avalon embraced it as a public safety initiative to save lives. During two successive blizzards in February, 2010 the Avalon Volunteer Fire Department housed dozens of residents upstairs at the fire house; these residents had no electricity or communications in their homes due to downed power lines. "This evacuation made it clear to us in Avalon that we needed to implement a new program to accommodate pet owners who had no place to go during a major storm," Pagliughi said. We relocated these people along with their pets to our firehouse and immediately developed a plan that led us to the development of the county's first pet evacuation trailer. During an evacuation event, pet owners will travel with their own pets to Avalon's designated shelter. The pet owners themselves will help care for their own pets and offer them food and comfort during the emergency with assistance from Avalon shelter operators. Red Cross rules mandate no animals in emergency shelters, so borough officials knew their work was already partially planned: get a mobile pet shelter. Communities through the state learned during the Hurricane Irene event in August, 2011 that shelters throughout the state don't accept pets for various safety, health, and liability reasons. "We were lucky with Hurricane Irene," Pagliughi said. "Coastal residents need to realize that if we have got a major hurricane at the Jersey Shore homes may be without power, climate control, and communications for several weeks. The trailer now includes climate control, running water, an awning, a veterinary work station, a wash basin for pets, a refrigerator, and a generator hook up. At a cost of $24,000, deferred by $20,000 in donations, the air conditioned and heated trailer is ready to be transported where needed. The borough acquired and created Cape May County's first-ever pet evacuation trailer which will reunite pets with their owners during a localized or out of county evacuation event. Our number one responsibility in Avalon is to provide for the health, safety and welfare of our residents. This pet evacuation shelter helps us accomplish that goal. Earlier this year, the Borough acquired a pre-owned "Great Dane" trailer that is in excellent condition from Atlantic Utility Trailer Sales. Lives have been lost unnecessarily in other communities in the United States because officials did not embrace this issue. "This is a case where the Avalon Office of Emergency Management is meeting a need that has already been demonstrated in our community," Pagliughi said. And, Avalon will certainly make the trailer available to other partners in emergency management when a need arises in another community. The majority of pet owners stated they would not leave unless their pets could leave with them. This survey guided the Avalon Office of Emergency Management to develop a pet evacuation trailer that met the community's needs. The borough has been in contact with county and state emergency management officials regarding the availability of the trailer. Generous donations from corporate sponsors have defrayed most of the costs associated with the acquisition and customizing of the pet evacuation trailer. The Avalon Department of Public Works has customized the trailer with necessary amenities for the safety, health, and comfort of the pets. Last summer, Tipping volunteered at the Avalon shelter during the Hurricane Irene event. The trailer will have nearly 70 cages to accommodate cats and dogs of all sizes. |
Thursday 7 June 2012
Pets still for sale on internet
| Pets still for sale on internet
More has to be done to prevent the illegal sale of pets over the internet, UAE animal welfare groups have said. She added: "There are far too many people selling animals illegally, especially online. The UAE Animal Welfare Enforcement Request, a petition on the Friends of Animals website, which has been circulating since 2010, is also calling for action to be taken. Kaberfarm management was not available for comment, but the website states it has "no control over the quality, safety or legality of the items advertised". Max Spicer, the managing partner at Dubai veterinary hospital, said the public's awareness of the issue "has greatly improved", but it isn't yet good enough. The number of animals abandoned in the UAE increases during the summer months as owners who no longer want to care for their pets leave the country. Hisham Fahmi, a veterinary expert at the Dubai Muncipality Veterinary Services (DMVS), said the authorities do contact individuals who advertise pets online "to catch those who violate the law". He said they also follow up all complaints from the public. Last week, DMVS signed a training agreement for staff with the London-based World Society for the Protection of Animals. Most, including the Dubai Animal Rescue Centre (Darc), are struggling to cope. "I get about eight to 10 calls a day, mostly from people looking for a place to dump their pet," she said. Lesley Muncey, the organisation's chairwoman, said people advertise pets like cats and dogs under the pretext they are being given up for adoption, "but once you call they ask for money". He added: "It is hard to understand why anyone would buy an animal from a person they don't know on the internet, instead of a shop with proper certificates. According to Mr Fahmi, animal rights laws "should be federal" and not different for every emirate. As such, the number of groups that care for and rehome animals has also increased to about 24. Emirati Ms Kelaif, whose husband died a few months ago, said times are "especially difficult" because she isn't allowed, for cultural reasons, to hire male workers to help out at the centre. "It is an organisation with a great deal of experience. |
L.A. Animal Services: Could Adopting a Pet Risk Your Identity?
| L.A. Animal Services: Could Adopting a Pet Risk Your Identity? When someone adopts a homeless animal or redeems a lost pet from a Los Angeles City animal shelter, shouldn't they expect that General Manager Brenda Barnette is making every effort to assure the personal information required by this municipal agency--including a California driver's license-willl never be shared with private companies and/or sold to marketing lists? When you license your dog, relinquish an animal, bring in a stray, get a spay/neuter voucher. After discussion, reviewing a written objection and allowing one-minute per person of public input, the Animal Services Commission continued the matter until May 22. Commissioner Kathleen Riordan, daughter of former Mayor Richard Riordan, intensely questioned whether this issue was researched to determine and address any alleged deficits in the current Chameleon system--used nationally by public and private animal shelters because of its design capacity, security and interface capabilities. ". That could soon change if Animal Services GM Brenda Barnette gets her way. At that second meeting, a full-blown draft RFP was presented. At the April 24, 2012 meeting of the Animal Services Commission, the last item by GM Barnette (who claims to know little about computer systems) was approval of the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for: "…the selection of a contractor to provide a new animal-data management system; and…report back to the Board on the contractor selected based on the recommendations of the [in-house] evaluation panel. There are no details of what advantages or additional benefits the proposed new system would provide and no specifications to insure how confidential City records and individual-identity information will be encrypted, coded, stored or protected. L.A. Animal Services: Could Adopting a Pet Risk Your Identity? |
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Sanctuary urges pet owners to spay animals
| Sanctuary urges pet owners to spay animals
A CITY animal sanctuary is encouraging pet owners to take advantage of a scheme to help combat the problem of unwanted litters. "While there will always be genuine reasons for us to care for unwanted adults, unwanted litters are completely avoidable if owners would only get their pets neutered. Save and Spay stamps can be used for dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets and guinea pigs - male or female. Carole Bowles MBE, Woodside founder, said: "We know that even with our low-cost scheme for owners on benefit or state pension, many still struggle to meet neutering costs in one payment. Some litters can be in care for over two months, considerably more if illness is involved, and the longer the stay, the longer the queue gets for other needy animals waiting for free space. At the moment the Elfordleigh sanctuary is looking after around 35 kittens with more on the way and two rabbit litters (around six in each) with another litter expected. "Our £1 Save |
New animal shelter also boosts quality of community
| New animal shelter also boosts quality of community
The case can be made that responsible animal control speaks volumes about a community. If all pet owners acted responsibly, the need to control and shelter unwanted animals would be negligible. Other amenities include: outdoor space for the animals to exercise; ample parking and handicap accessibility; top-quality ventilation designed to control the spread of disease; an isolation area to segregate incoming strays; a surgery room; and meeting rooms for instruction and familiarizing families with their new pets. and a 5K walk/ run begins at 2 p. The new facility is approximately 10,000 square-feet, nearly double the size of the existing shelter at 919 E. It includes 84 cat cages, 53 dog cages and 25 outdoor cages. The $2 million cost of the project includes money from Jefferson City's capital improvement sales tax, Cole County, Friends of the Jefferson City Animal Shelter, Heart of Missouri Humane Society and private donations. A feature at the new shelter is an in-house spay and neutering service, which officials estimate will save the city $50,000 a year. An open house will be held today at the new shelter on Hyde Park Road. This partnership represents governments, organizations and individuals willing to invest in the health and safety of our community. Sadly, that isn't the case. The cages are capable of holding more than one animal. Our community may take comfort, however, in the understanding that government officials and private citizens are dedicated both to public welfare and the compassionate control of unwanted animals. |
People spending more money on pets
| People spending more money on pets Pet owners appear to be spending more on furry companions, going by the business at the shops and farms. Pet owners are also splurging on pet care, with some prepared to pay up to S$10,000 for surgery. Eric Lim, director of Ericsson Pet Farm, said: "Spending on animals has increased a lot. Dr Jason Teo E-Shen, a veterinary surgeon, said: "They treat their pets as part of their family and are willing to go all the way. One of the rabbits is touted as a champion at a rabbit show in the US, and comes with a price tag of S$8,000. According to pet shop owners, interest in these American-imported rabbit breeds began two years ago. The Holland Lops, Miniature Lion Lops and Netherland Dwarf rabbits do not come cheap. But today, people can spend up to S$10,000 on the dogs. They do know a lot more about animals and they are willing to come down to consult a doctor when there is a problem. |
Monday 4 June 2012
What's Wrong With 'Lap Dances for Lap Dogs?'
| What's Wrong With 'Lap Dances for Lap Dogs?'
When it comes to promotional ideas, there's quite a range, from brilliant, to bad, to colossally stupid. There's an old adage about baseball - it doesn't matter how many games you've seen, you'll see something new every time. The animal welfare field can't claim major disasters on this scale, but has had some questionable promotions. Loads of animals found new homes in record time. But, we turned down a similar idea proposed by one local resident who pulled for the cross-Bay rival. Vick paid a price. Still, many people felt very strongly he was the last person an animal welfare group should hold hands with for photos opps. Promotional balls rained on the field after every bad call. But, in the coming weeks, we'll be trying something a bit controversial: paying people to adopt Chihuahuas! The pint-sized pups are the most common breed in all Bay Area shelters. We think there is an easier way to rehome them. Don't worry, we won't simply open our doors and hand out Chihuahuas and ten-spots. The nation's largest and richest national animal welfare organization, the Humane Society of the United States - which contributes exactly $0 to PHS/SPCA and animals here in San Mateo County - put their top thinkers together and decided to stand next to Michael Vick after he was released from prison for torturing dogs and running an illegal and horrific dog fighting program and compound. Just one small snag with that: not many green or gold pets available for adoption. Baseball fans can be salty and love hurling insults at opposing players and umpires. Given the fact that some of these dogs await their new, forever homes in shelters for months simply because there are so many, $10 is next to nothing when it is compared to the costs to care for a dog for an extended amount of time in a shelter. |
Bid to stop pet shops selling cats and dogs
| Bid to stop pet shops selling cats and dogs Animal-welfare groups in Dubai are calling for a ban on the sale of dogs and cats from pet shops. Sterilisation is also an excellent way to reduce the numbers of unwanted pets. A female cat can give birth to a litter of between two and 10 kittens at least three times a year, said Ms Muncey. Samer Ayach, the managing director of Pet Zone, a shop and boarding kennel, said he would be the first to stop selling animals if it helped reduce the number of abandoned pets. Margit Muller, director of Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, that provides boarding for cats and dogs, said there was "absolutely no need" to abandon an animal when going on holiday. "It is very irresponsible and entirely unacceptable to expose it to starvation and possible death," she added. "At the end of the summer season, we discover quite a few animals left behind by their owners," said Mr Ayach. "We have hundreds of unwanted animals right now and no one is coming to take them home," she added. Dr Hisham Fahmi, a veterinary expert at Dubai Municipality Veterinary Services (DMVS), said no law to stop selling pets was in the pipeline. People can ask DMVS to rehome their animals, but they also have the option to euthanise them. Todd Carson, the managing partner at Dubai Kennels |
Pet owners buying into fresh food trend
| Pet owners buying into fresh food trend Recent pet food recalls and high consumer interest in natural and organic products has lead some pet owners to walk past the traditional bags of kibble in the pet store and towards the fresh pet food in the refrigerated section. Pet owners are buying into the trend. However, retailers warn that pet owners will spend more on fresh pet food products than they would on regular pet food. But new data shows those owners are becoming more concerned about what's in the food. That's up from $1. Fresh pet food contains many ingredients pet owners would buy for themselves, like real meat and vegetables, but is designed specifically for the nutritional requirements of pets. It's completely cooked for the dog and all you would have to do is come into the store, purchase this, and it even gives you a chart on how much to feed per pound. 3 billion in 2007. "It has all the actual ingredients that you would get from a grocery store," Petco general manager Doug Pulliam told 9NEWS. "With these products you will be using more food," Pulliam said. 5 billion in 2012. Natural pet product retail sales are projected to hit $2. So he's not going to gain weight, he's not going to lose weight, he's actually going to be the right weight. |
Crackdown on illegal dog fur trade
| Crackdown on illegal dog fur trade
FEARS that Victorians rugging up in this season's faux fur designs could unwittingly be wearing dog fur have spurred Customs and Border Protection to increase surveillance in a crackdown on the illegal trade. ''The Asian markets are aware we are not likely to buy domestic pet fur, so it may be labelled rabbit, specify no species at all, or even labelled faux fur,'' she said. According to animals rights groups, 10 million dogs and cats are killed for their fur each year, mainly in China, Thailand, the Philippines and Korea. HSI director Verna Simpson said it was often cheaper for Asian manufacturers to use dog fur instead of synthetic or other animal fur, which they sold to unsuspecting retailers. Ms Simpson said although most major retail fashion outlets had stopped using animal fur, many smaller boutiques and designer labels continued to use it, mainly as trimming on vests, coats, scarves, gloves and hats.
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Sunday 3 June 2012
Protect yourself from Internet pet scams
| Protect yourself from Internet pet scams
You or a family member has been dreaming of owning a pet for some time. Once a pet has been "sold" several times, the scammers simply move on. In a later email, she was advised a special air-conditioned shipping kennel was needed or the airlines would refuse to transport the puppy. That would cost another $950, but she was assured that "upon the delivery of the puppy, $900 will be refunded back to you" and the delivery people would take back the kennel. Don't be swayed by overly emotional appeals or messages that dwell too much on one's family; legitimate businesses don't play that card. Don't give out more information than is necessary. There are a few "do's" and several "don'ts" here: Do read ads carefully for misspellings and grammatical errors. A pet is offered for sale, but after the outlay of money, no pet is delivered and the prospective owner's money can't be recovered. That was the case of our very disappointed consumer from northern Maine. This crime has been repeated so often, it's been named the Cameroon Pet Scam. They also use websites which offer "free trials," so they can avoid leaving a paper trail that paying for ads would create. ) answered first. The dispute in this case was the company's failure to deliver. "If we'd stepped back and really looked at it, rather than wanting the dog so badly, we probably would have acted differently," she told me. Our prospective adopting consumer at first was told she would receive a 40-percent discount, with her puppy costing $500 "including shipping and delivery. Don't wire money to anyone you don't know. |
End of an era for Ernie's
| After forty years in the pet business, Ernie Crankshaw is ready for retirement. "I've got a lot of things to do," he said. "You should have merchandise that the customer wants, such as good quality fish, and be courteous to the customer whether they are right or wrong," he said. He estimates that his service area and customer base reaches about 180 miles around North Platte. "I've seen a lot of pet shops come and go, but most do not last very long," he said. Last month he decided to get rid of the shop and retire. His shop is currently in its fourth location at 110 West Front St. Items at the shop are now 20 % off, that will increase later to 30 percent, and he plans to have an auction for the remaining items during the first week in July. Crankshaw, 83, is originally from Grand Rapids, Mich. "I married a girl from Chadron and worked for her brother at Allied Van Lines for twenty five years," Crankshaw said. Vawn Stark, of Vawn's Barber and Style Shop, worked next door to Crankshaw and his shop for about twenty-five years, before the building his shop was in was demolished. Crankshaw left Allied Van Lines in 1988 and "went strictly with pets" after that, running his pet shop on a full-time basis. Later, the shop moved to the corner of Jeffers and 6th Streets. His first location was at 2721 Rodeo Road, then at East 5th Street in 1977. "You'll never meet a nicer man," she said. Crankshaw's wife, Marilyn, died in January, and the couple had three children, David, Debbie and Sandi, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. "I've seen a lot of people come and go," he reflected on his many years in the pet business. Crankshaw has some advice for anyone who is thinking about getting into the pet business. When that building was torn down to make room for a parking lot, he moved to his current location in 2009. |
Protect yourself from Internet pet scams
| Protect yourself from Internet pet scams
You or a family member has been dreaming of owning a pet for some time. Don't be swayed by overly emotional appeals or messages that dwell too much on one's family; legitimate businesses don't play that card. Don't give out more information than is necessary. Don't wire money to anyone you don't know. They also use websites which offer "free trials," so they're able to avoid leaving a paper trail that paying for ads would create. ) answered first. What consumers may find, however, is a confusing assortment of sales pitches, some of which contain more truth than others. A pet is offered for sale, but after the outlay of money, no pet is delivered and the prospective owner's money cannot be recovered. That was the case of our very disappointed consumer from northern Maine. This crime has been repeated so often, it's been named the Cameroon Pet Scam. Once a pet has been "sold" several times, the scammers simply move on. That would cost another $950, but she was assured that "upon the delivery of the puppy, $900 will be refunded back to you" and the delivery people would take back the kennel. "If we'd stepped back and really looked at it, rather than wanting the dog so badly, we probably would have acted differently," she told me. Curiously, identical puppy pictures and puppy names turned up on two other websites not registered in the United States. The site names suggest the registrant may or may not also deal in "French Bullies" and "Hyacinth Macaws. She found a puppy on LovelyBulldogPets. Our prospective adopting consumer at first was told she would receive a 40-percent discount, with her puppy costing $500 "including shipping and delivery. |
Bid to stop pet shops selling cats and dogs
| Bid to stop pet shops selling cats and dogs Animal-welfare groups in Dubai are calling for a ban on the sale of dogs and cats from pet shops. She believes banning pet shops from selling cats and dogs would force people to adopt from a shelter or buy from a licensed breeder, reducing the amount of animals being imported into the country. Todd Carson, the managing partner at Dubai Kennels als she saw in the capital. "It is very irresponsible and entirely unacceptable to expose it to starvation and possible death," she added. Dr Hisham Fahmi, a veterinary expert at Dubai Municipality Veterinary Services (DMVS), said no law to stop selling pets was in the pipeline. "At the end of the summer season, we discover quite a few animals left behind by their owners," said Mr Ayach. Sterilisation is also an ideal way to reduce the numbers of unwanted pets. A female cat can give birth to a litter of between two and 10 kittens at least three times a year, said Ms Muncey. "It's a criminal act to abandon your pet - like losing a person in your family," he said. Lesley Muncey, the chairwoman of Feline Friends, receives about 40 inquiries a day from people seeking new homes for their cats, but usually only 15 from people looking to adopt. People can ask DMVS to rehome their animals, but they also have the option to euthanise them. |
Pet shops banned from displaying cats, dogs after 8 pm
| Pet shops banned from displaying cats, dogs after 8 pm An Environment Ministry ordinance took effect Friday banning pet shop operators from displaying cats and dogs after 8 p. As a provisional measure effective for two years, the ministry allows "cat cafes," where customers can pet cats, to operate until 10 p. According to the new ministry order based on the animal welfare and management act, cats and dogs can be shown to customers at pet shops between 8 a. Violators of the ordinance face fines of up to ¥300,000. to 8 p. if the animals are more than 1 year old and can move freely around the premises. The ministry also implemented an ordinance that makes it mandatory for animal auctioneers and individuals who look after old cats and dogs to register with prefectural governments. |
Saturday 2 June 2012
ASPCA Pummels Puppy Mills With Pressure From Consumers, Politicians
| ASPCA Pummels Puppy Mills With Pressure From Consumers, Politicians Hurting puppies is unfathomable to most of us. Never forget how much puppies need us to continue fighting for them. People are getting the message, and some pet stores have discontinued their puppy sales, including Jack's Pets, which owns and operates 27 regional stores located throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Approximately nine months ago, the ASPCA launched our national "No Pet Store Puppies" campaign. More than 100,000 people have signed a pledge to support our "No Pet Store Puppies" campaign, and these supporters are striking fear in groups that oppose puppy mill reforms. But as long as puppy mills exist, we'll also do all we can to rescue puppies and breeding mothers and fathers who are confined there. All of those puppies who were living in filth are now safe and serving as reminders of why we must continue the fight to protect dogs like them. In fact, those terms are usually meaningless. The puppy sales ads advertise the descendants of "champions" and employ a variety of catchy terms, including certified kennel, AKC registered, pedigreed, and health certified, to sell puppy mill dogs. com and puppyfind. Late last year, we sent a team to Arkansas to rescue more than 150 dogs that were living in a puppy mill. The "No Pet Store Puppies" campaign has also changed operations at Marketplace on Facebook. In response to concerns raised by the ASPCA, approximately 30,000 puppy sales ads were removed from Marketplace on Facebook in an effort to combat puppy mills. We hope that Marketplace on Facebook is the first big domino to fall and that websites that sell puppies will discontinue that practice. Schulz's sentiments: "Happiness is a warm puppy. Thankfully, recent developments, including a rule proposed by the USDA that would close a gaping loophole puppy mill operators are exploiting, make me optimistic about the future of our nation's puppies. Many AKC-registered dogs are sold in puppy mills. One of the reasons that these deceptive practices of selling puppy mill dogs to consumers over the Internet proliferates is that these sales are exempt from any federal oversight. ASPCA Pummels Puppy Mills With Pressure From Consumers, Politicians |
Friday 1 June 2012
Pet shops Bolton
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