Category Archives: Selling puppies

Progress…

By jadmin | Published: September 12, 2010

A recurring theme in our blog posts is the need for legislative and regulatory oversight to force puppy mills to finally make the necessary changes.  But those in positions of power also have to hit the millers where it really counts: the pocketbook. As we’ve seen, mills can be extremely lucrative, between the low cost […]

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Out of Business

By zoeystory | Published: September 12, 2010

About a year ago, a new pet store opened up in our neighborhood, Pet Fashion.  This was the third such store in NYC.  I hadn’t previously known about the chain but couldn’t escape this store — it was located blocks from home and right across the street from the store we use for Abby and […]

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New Illinois Law Requires Pet Stores to Display Puppies’ Origin and Health History!

By zoeystory | Published: August 25, 2010

Way to go, Governor Quinn!  A new law was just signed that will require pet stores to display the names and addresses of the breeders for all of their animals.  The animals’ health history must also be displayed. The law takes effect January 1, 2011.  This is just fantastic and we hope other states will […]

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Airline’s Puppy Deaths Spark Debate about Commercial Breeders

By jadmin | Published: August 22, 2010

Many people are becoming more aware of the sad reality that pet store puppies often come from large puppy mills and are opting for other ways of purchasing puppies but what people are less aware of, are the ways in which large commercial breeders are beginning to use online sources in order to place puppies […]

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Inspectors and the Puppy Marketplace, Part II

By zoeystory | Published: May 28, 2010

After reading the BBB report and having been to a puppy auction last summer where I actually spoke with a USDA inspector, I wanted to learn more about the people who are tasked with being the main players in the enforcement of USDA rules and regulations set forth in the Animal Welfare Act. Interestingly, state […]

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When a Veterinarian Links up with a Pet Shop that sells puppies and kitties

By zoeystory | Published: February 2, 2010

Here’s a dirty little secret pet stores and vets don’t want you to know (and one we learned the hard way): If you buy a dog or cat from a pet store they almost always give you 1-2 free wellness visits at a vet of their choosing. I highly recommend that if you do choose […]

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