West Hollywood City Council to Vote on Ordinance Banning Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Shops
Event date: 2010-02-01
Publication name: CAPS
URL for more info: see the list of Youtube videos
Summary:
Following a CAPS undercover investigation into West Hollywood pet stores and a five and a half month protest of Elite Animals, West Hollywood City Council will be voting on an ordinance that will prohibit the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops, with an exemption for the adoptions of shelter and rescue animals.
This is a very important vote concerning animals in pet factories and this ordinance, if it passes, will have a wide-ranging effect. We would like all the activists who participated in our anti-puppy mill campaign to join us at the council hearing in support of this ordinance. If you are a leader of a group (rescue, animal rights/welfare, etc) or expert in the dog/cat field (vet, shelter director, SPCA Director, rescuer, trainer, etc.) or if you are a resident of the City of West Hollywood or a celebrity, we urge you to attend and speak. Even if you cannot make the meeting next Monday, you can write a letter of support from your organization.
The meeting will be at 6:30pm, on Monday Feb.1st, at 647 N. San Vicente in West Hollywood, just across the street from the Pacific Design Center.
We are on the verge of a major celebration. Come ready to cheer. This might just turn into a party.
View footage and news stories about the CAPS protest at Elite Animals, which obtained dogs from USDA licensed dog brokers Gerry and Angie Wensmann, who run a puppy mill in Minnesota that CAPS has investigated twice. CAPS protested Elite Animals for nearly six months. The store no longer sells animals although the owner told us that she might buy from California-based breeders (Southern California has a number of unlicensed puppy mills).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BpleOas2go
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVzYK0jglGw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IuyzCWHfo4
On behalf of animals suffering in pet shops and mills and for those who die in shelters every day because people continue to buy puppies and kittens rather than adopting from shelters and rescue organizations, we thank you.
Deborah Howard, President, Companion Animal Protection Society
Carole Davis, West Coast Director, Companion Animal Protection Society
Carole Sax, Campaign Coordinator, Companion Animal Protection Society
New York Attorney General Files Complaint Against Robin Schulder
Publication/Event date: 2010-01-07
Publication name: reprinted from CourthouseNews.com
URL for more info: http://www.courthousenews.com/2010/01/14/23663.htm
Also see video at: http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/Shame_Shame_Shame_Dog_Breeder (originally published 2008-11-10)
Summary:
Online Seller was Investigated by CAPS for using Fraud to Sell Sick Puppies
The Office of the New York Attorney General filed a complaint in the Supreme Court of Nassau County on January 7, 2010 against Robin Schulder, an online puppy seller investigated by the Companion Animal Protection Society after CAPS received numerous consumer complaints. Schulder used fraudulent means to sell sick, deformed and dying puppies and refused to comply with the New York puppy lemon law. She shipped sick puppies as far away as California using connecting flights that took as long as 12 hours. She often wrote harassing, threatening emails to consumers who sought reimbursement for veterinary care or a refund. In an email to CAPS, she wrote disparaging comments about one of the CAPS complainants, even offering a donation to CAPS and claiming she belonged to a number of animal protection organizations and ran a nonprofit rescue organization. She told CAPS that she only bred a couple breeds of dogs that one couldn't obtain through rescues. Schulder who lives on a small lot in Queens, bred few if any dogs and obtained most of her puppies from other sources.
http://www.courthousenews.com/2010/01/14/23663.htm
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Puppy Mill Breeder's License Revoked
Publication/Event date: 2010-01-12
Publication name: WCCO (Minnesota)
URL for more info: http://wcco.com/local/kathy.bauck.license.2.1420783.html
Summary:
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) ― Kathy Bauck was found not guilty of two felony counts of animal abuse last March. However, the jury found her guilty of four lesser misdemeanors...
Update on USDA's Case Against Kathy Bauck: USDA Shuts Down Puppy Mill
Date: 2010-01-11
Publication:TheBostonChannel.com
URL:http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/22205030/detail.html
Also see Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WCVBtv#p/u/6/QjbLfOYBbek
Summary:
Kathy Bauck's USDA License is Terminated
Judicial Officer Denies Bauck's Appeal
Due to the efforts of the Companion Animal Protection Society, Kathy Bauck will no longer be able to sell to pet shops and other dog breeders and brokers. On August 13, 2009, the USDA/APHIS filed a Motion for Summary Judgment requesting the termination of Bauck’s license. It is rare for the agency to request the revocation of a license, especially through the expedited means of a summary judgment. CAPS believes the use of a summary judgment was due to the pressure APHIS felt from our petition for rulemaking. This petition requests that Animal Welfare regulations be amended to require the automatic revocation of a USDA license upon the conviction in a court of law of a licensee, such as Bauck, for animal cruelty.
On September 29, the administrative law judge issued a Decision and Order in the Bauck case, granting APHIS’ motion for summary judgment. On October 29, Bauck appealed that decision to the judicial officer. APHIS filed a response to her appeal on November 18. The judicial officer’s Decision and Order dated December 2 terminated Bauck’s license. Bauck can file a petition for reconsideration, but based on the strong language in the December 2nd decision, it is almost certain that USDA will deny the petition.
Puppy Mills: Pet Stores' Big Secret
by Seth Fiegerman
Publication/Event date: 2009-12-23
Publication name: Main Street
URL for more info: http://www.mainstreet.com/article/smart-spending/don-t-buy-doggie-window
Summary:
The real question families should ask this holiday season isn’t how much that doggie in the window costs, but rather what terrible ordeals did that dog go through before arriving there? ...
Eco-idiocy hits a new low in heartlessness with an attack on our beloved, defenseless friends.
Publication date: 2009-12-26
Publication name: Pajamas Media
URL for more info: http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/the-latest-advice-from-the-eco-zealots-eat-your-pets/
Summary:
Read this article by well-known pet columnist Julia Szabo in which CAPS President Deborah Howard discusses how veganism for both humans and their companion animals and not supporting the commercial dog breeding industry are the some of the most effective ways to reduce the carbon footprint.
Quoted: "I was all set to take my dogs out for quality time in the park, taking full advantage of the snow that’s blanketed the Northeast..."
Peaceful Protest at Barkworks
URL: www.caps-web.org
Publication date: 2009-12-21
Publication name: CAPS
Headline: Peaceful Protest at Barkworks
View video: http://www.youtube.com/v/_Rvesz4ZoWk&hl=en_US&fs=1&
Summary: On 12/19, the Companion Animal Protection Society held a peaceful protest at Westside Pavilion Mall in Los Angeles. Located inside the mall is one of seven Barkworks stores. Barkworks obtains puppies from mills. This is a landmark demonstration for the California animal protection movement because pet shops that sell puppy mill dogs inside shopping malls, have, until now, been immune to the increasing public outcry over the puppy mill issue.
CAPS' Peaceful Protest at Bark Works Reminds Us to Adopt From Shelters
URL: http://www.thefrontpageonline.com/articles1-6912/CAPS
Publication date: 2009-12-21
Publication name: The Front Page Online
Summary: If you’ve been to Westside Pavilion, chances are you’ve seen them. Cute little balls of fur frolicking in the storefront displays or snoozing peacefully in their cages, priced at hundreds of dollars...
Pet Fashion Protest Video
Publication date: 2009-12-08
Publication name: CAPS
Headline: Pet Fashion Protest Video
Summary: Video of the protest at Pet Fashion in New York City.
On November 28, 2009 CAPS organized a demonstration outside of Pet Fashion in New York City to protest its sale of dogs from puppy mill breeders like Kathy Bauck. Click here to view the video.
Keep the heat on Beacon Hill to stop vocal cord mutilation
URL: www.caps-web.org
Publication date: 2009-12-01
Publication name: Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets
Headline: Keep the heat on Beacon Hill to stop vocal cord mutilation
Summary:
 
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Video of the protest at Pet Fashion in New York City
On November 28, 2009 CAPS organized a demonstration outside of Pet Fashion in New York City to protest its sale of dogs from puppy mill breeders like Kathy Bauck. Click here to view the video.
Motion to Terminate Bauck's USDA License Granted; Bauck Appeals Decision
Due in part to the efforts of the Companion Animal Protection Society, Kathy Bauck may soon no longer be able to sell to pet shops and other dog breeders and brokers. On August 13, 2009, the USDA/APHIS filed a Motion for Summary Judgment requesting the termination of Bauck’s license. It is rare for the agency to request the revocation of a license, especially through the expedited means of a summary judgment. On September 29, the administrative law judge issued a decision and order in the Bauck case, granting APHIS’ motion for summary judgment. On October 29, Bauck appealed that decision to the judicial officer. APHIS filed a response to her appeal on November 18, and sometime thereafter the judicial officer will issue a decision on the appeal.
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Aquarium & Pet Center of Santa Monica converts to humane pet store
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5UYNas6abk
Publication date: 2009-11-16
Publication name: www.youtube.com
Headline: Aquarium & Pet Center of Santa Monica converts to humane pet store
Summary:
On Saturday, November 14, the Companion Animal Protection Society and Animal Advocates Alliance celebrated the conversion of Aquarium & Pet Center, Santa Monica, CA to a humane pet store that offers animals for adoption. The puppy mill dogs still in the store were available for adoption on Saturday in order to make room for dogs from L.A. Animal Services, the county shelter system. See the Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5UYNas6abk
Aquarium & Pet Center, Santa Monica, CA Agrees to Go Humane
URL: http://puppymillmom.blogspot.com/2009/10/aquarium-pet-center-signs-agreement-to.html
Publication date: 2009-10-31
Publication name: CAPS
Headline: Aquarium & Pet Center, Santa Monica, CA Agrees to Go Humane
Summary: Aquarium & Pet Center has made a commitment to enter into an agreement with The Animal Advocates Alliance and the Companion Animal Protection Society to convert to a humane business model. The details must still be worked out, but Scott Lee, the owner of the pet store, has agreed to only work with rescues.
Aquarium & Pet Center Buys from Hunte Corporation
URL: www.caps-web.org
Publication date: 2009-10-17
Publication name: CAPS
Headline: Aquarium & Pet Center Buys from Hunte Corporation
Summary: Aquarium & Pet Center obtains many of its puppies from The Hunte Corporation in Goodman, MO. From December 2004 - June 2005, a CAPS investigator worked undercover at Hunte, the largest dog brokering facility in the country. Hunte uses employees and small brokers as booking agents who obtain puppies from mills throughout the Midwest and neighboring states and transport them to Hunte facilities. Hunte holds these puppies for several days before loading them on large semi trucks for trips to pet shops across the U.S. and Canada and to airports, where puppies are flown overseas to places such as Japan and South America. Hunte brokered puppies are sold at pet shops in Mexico and Puerto Rico. Petland, the largest pet shop franchise chain in the U.S., is a major Hunte customer. Andrew Hunte's daughter owns the largest Petland in the country.
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Governor Schwarzenegger Vetoes Anti-Puppy Mill Bill
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flDK74ZkURk
Publication date: 2009-10-16
Publication name: CAPS
Headline: Governor Schwarzenegger Vetoes Anti-Puppy Mill Bill
Summary: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed AB 241, the anti-puppy mill bill. Is it any surprise? In 2000, Schwarzenegger and his family purchased a puppy from Elite Animals in West Hollywood, a pet shop that CAPS protested for about five months. Scharzenegger's puppy was bred and brokered by Gerald and Angie Wensman in Melrose, MN. CAPS has investigated this horrendous puppy mill twice. Look under the Investigations section of our website for reports and undercover footage. Elite Animals was still buying from the Wensmanns when CAPS started protesting the store in May 2009.
KTLA-TV News Story: CAPS Protesters Shot by BB Guns
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcOxLBv2HEQ
Publication date: 2009-10-15
Publication name: KTLA-News, Los Angeles, CA
Headline: KTLA-TV News Story: CAPS Protesters Shot by BB Guns
Summary:
KTLA-TV News aired a story about CAPS protesters being shot by BB Guns during a peaceful protest at Aquarium & Pet Center in Santa Monica, CA
State of Pennsylania Revokes Kennel License of Joyce Stoltzfus
URL: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pets/State_revokes_kennel_license_of_troubled_puppy_broker.html
Publication date: 2009-10-07
Publication name: Philly.com
Headline: State of Pennsylania Revokes Kennel License of Joyce Stoltzfus
Summary: CAPS has been gathering consumer complaints for the puppy mill of Joyce Stoltzfus in Peach Bottom, PA (Lancaster County) for many years. We have investigated the facility. Puppy Love Kennel (renamed CC Pets) was the focus of stories CAPS generated with “20/20,” and The Philadelphia Inquirer. CAPS gathered over a hundred consumer complaints, which resulted in the first settlement with the Office of the Attorney General. Stoltzfus was fined $35,000. She continued to violate the laws and CAPS continued to receive complaints. The Attorney General reached another settlement, this time with a fine of $75,000.
For more information visit: CC Pets / Puppy Love Kennels and the CAPS Investigation Report.
Just how healthy is that puppy in the pet shop window?
URL: http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/pets/2009-09-24-dolittler-pet-shops_N.htm?csp=usat.me
Publication date: 2009-09-25
Publication name: USA Today
Headline: Just how healthy is that puppy in the pet shop window?
Summary: Ever planned on buying a perfect, purebred pup from a pet shop? Or maybe you felt sorry for that little fluffy kitten you glimpsed in the window. If so, you've got company. Hundreds of thousands of pets are bought and sold from retail establishments every year.
CAPS President Deborah Howard to receive award at the Pet Rock Festival in Worcester, MA on Sunday, September 13
URL: http://www.petrockfest.com/content/view/73/73/
Publication date: 2009-09-08
Publication name: Pet Rock Festival
Headline: CAPS President Deborah Howard to receive award at the Pet Rock Festival in Worcester, MA on Sunday, September 13
Summary: Twenty years ago, public relations professional Deborah Howard walked into a Docktor Pet Center franchise – one of more than 300 nationwide – in Atlanta, Georgia, not knowing that that she was about to undergo an epiphany that would forever change her life. A tiny yellow Labrador puppy pressed an open cut against the wire bars of a dirty small cage.
Click here for the PDF Festival flyer.
Puppy Stores Under Fire
URL: http://www.caps-web.org/pdf/pet-age-magazine.pdf
Publication date: 2009-08-30
Publication name: Pet Age Magazine
Headline: Puppy Stores Under Fire
Summary:
Pet Age magazine, August 2009: "Puppy Stores Under Fire" features quotes from CAPS West Coast Director Carole Davis and discusses CAPS' pet shop campaign and efforts to convert pet shops to humane adoption centers.
USDA Declares Kathy Bauck Unfit to Raise Dogs, Files Motion for Summary Judgement to Revoke her USDA License
URL: http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/20477675/detail.html
Publication date: 2009-08-20
Publication name: ABC Boston
Headline: USDA Declares Kathy Bauck Unfit to Raise Dogs, Files Motion for Summary Judgement to Revoke her USDA License
Summary: As a result of the CAPS undercover investigation into Kathy Bauck's practices as a large-scale dog broker, which resulted in her criminal conviction, the USDA has filed a summary judgement to revoke her license. President of CAPS Deborah Howard will appear on ABC Boston Channel Five's special report on the case tonight at 11:00pm. For more information on the Bauck case, visit www.caps-web.org.
Pet Store Under Fire From Puppy Farm Campaigners
URL: http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/2456/pet-store-under-fire-from-puppy-farm-campaigners/
Publication date: 2009-05-14
Publication name: Dogmagazine.net
Headline: Pet Store Under Fire From Puppy Farm Campaigners
Summary:
American pet store comes under fire from anti-puppy farm protestors: Elite Animals of West Hollywood has been besieged by protesters from the animal welfare movement for two weekends in a row. Animal rights activists claim Elite Animals is selling pet factory animals and defrauding consumers.
Notorious USDA Licensed Dog Broker Sentenced to Only 20 Days in Prison
Kathy Bauck, Owner and Operator of one of the Largest Commercial Breeding Facilities in the United States is Locked Away for Only 20 Days with Work Release
(Greater Boston, MA) – Touching his face with her hands, Kathy Bauck said “Don’t be scared. The Lord let’s me see what you’re thinking… are you a CAPS investigator?”
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Animal Planet Airs Special: PUPPY MILLS EXPOSED
Publication date: 2009-04-27
Publication name: Animal Planet
Headline: Animal Planet Airs Special: PUPPY MILLS EXPOSED
Summary:
Tonight [Monday April 27, 2009] at 10:00 pm (ET/PT), Animal Planet will take viewers into the world of puppy mills with "Puppy Mills: Exposed," a special episode of Animal Cops: Philadelphia. The one-hour segment features the President of Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), Deborah Howard, an expert in the field of puppy mills and pet shops, as she explains the national issue of pet shop and puppy mills for viewers.
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CC Kennels in Lancaster County, PA
CC Kennels in Lancaster County, PA (formerly known as Puppy Love Kennels), owned and operated by Joyce Stoltzfus, has been closed down for six months and fined $166,000. CAPS has received many complaints over the years from customers who purchased sick and dying dogs from this kennel and conducted an undercover investigation of the facility. CAPS has also worked with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office on the two cases against Puppy Love.
How much do you know about that puppy in the window?
URL: http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2009/how_not_to_buy_a_puppy/main.html
Publication date: 2009-03-06
Publication name: CBC Canada - Canada's Investigative Consumer Show Marketplace
Headline: How much do you know about that puppy in the window?
Summary: We’ve all heard puppy horror stories about sick dogs from bad breeders. But many pet stores promise problem-free dogs from first-rate breeders.
Interview with Deborah Howard talking about Puppy Mills
URL: http://www.mediafly.com/Podcasts/Feeds/Animal_Wise_Radio_Podcast
Publication date: 2009-02-09
Publication name: Animal Wise Radio
Headline: Interview with Deborah Howard talking about Puppy Mills
Summary: Deborah Howard, President of Companion Animal Protection Society, talks about their work investigating and reporting on the conditions in America's pet shops and puppy mills. Julie Sherman from the Marine Fish Conservation Network talks about some fishy things going on in the World's oceans. Nathan Winograd from the No Kill Advocacy Center expains why private animal welfare organizations should not try to provide animal control services to their cities and counties.
You may need to fastforward to video as the interviews begins approximately 18 minutes into the segment.
Companion Animal Protection Society Plans Peaceful Holiday Protest of Happiness is Pets in Lombard
Pet Shop Chain has Six Locations in the Chicago Area
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
WHO: Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), www.caps-web.org
CAPS is the only national non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals from cruelty in pet shops and puppy mills.
CAPS President Deborah, who has been interviewed on Animal Planet, CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX, is available for phone interviews. CAPS has done several stories with CBS 2 Chicago, including coverage of the Kathy Bauck investigation and criminal case. Bauck, who was one of the largest dog brokers and breeders in the country, was convicted of animal cruelty in March 2009 based on evidence from a six-week undercover employment investigation by CAPS. USDA issued a Decision and Order on December 2 that terminates Bauck’s license. Bauck sold to pet shops in the Chicago area.
WHAT: CAPS is protesting Happiness is Pets, which has six locations in the Chicago area, to draw awareness to the connection between pet shops and puppy mills. Almost all pet shops obtain dogs from puppy mills. Informing the public about the dangers of purchasing pet shop dogs is more important now than ever as people consider purchasing companion animals for gifts this holiday season.
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Companion Animal Protection Society Plans Peaceful Protest of Pet Fashion Boutique on Upper West Side
Pet Shop Chain has Four Locations in or near NYC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHO: Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS)
Deborah Howard, Founder and President of CAPS
Howard founded CAPS in 1992 and is devoted to the protection of companion animals. She is a frequent guest speaker on the topic and has been featured on Animal Planet, CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX.
CAPS is the only national non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals from cruelty in pet shops and puppy mills.
www.caps-web.org
WHAT: CAPS is protesting Pet Fashion Boutique on the Upper West Side (the other locations are Yonkers, Washington Heights and West Nyack). During the protest, Animal Haven Shelter, www.animalhavenshelter.org, will be holding an adoption event inside the Pet Stop, www.petstopnyc.com, 564 Columbus Ave. Animal Haven is also bringing a mobile adoption van.
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Companion Animal Protection Society Plans New York City Pet Store Protest
WHO: Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS)
Deborah Howard, Founder and President of CAPS
Howard founded CAPS in 1992 and is devoted to the protection of companion animals. She is a frequent guest speaker on the topic and has been featured on Animal Planet, CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX.
CAPS is the only national non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals from cruelty in pet shops and puppy mills.
www.caps-web.org
WHAT: CAPS will kick-off the first in a series of protests against Pet Fashion on the Upper West Side (the other locations are Washington Heights and Yonkers) to draw awareness to the connection between pet shops and puppy mills. Almost all pet shops obtain dogs from puppy mills. Informing the public about the dangers of purchasing pet shop dogs is more important now than ever as people consider purchasing companion animals for gifts this holiday season.
WHEN: Saturday, November 28, 2009 from 1-3 pm ET
WHERE: 565 Columbus Ave., New York, New York 10024, Between 87th and 88th
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Bay Area Pet Store Closed as a Result of CAPS Protests
After weeks of private investigation and protests, the Bay Area “Puppy Love Boutique” store has been closed for financial reasons.
“All of our protesting, petitioning and leafleting have been effective. The customers stopped shopping and Puppy Love Boutique could no longer pay their rent. As of today, they are evicted and gone!” - Darlena King, CAPS Advisory Board
CAPS' investigated breeders who sold to Puppy Love Boutique:
Joyce Burkhart - Shady Valley Kennel - video and report on file
Marsha Cox - Mar-Don Kennel - report on file
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