Publication/Event date: 2014-01-27Publication name: mySuburbanLife.comURL for more info: http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2014/01/16/village-tightens-animal-sale-regulations/ax6mg9y/Summary:LOMBARD – In an effort to better protect animals, Lombard trustees last week approved an ordinance amending the village code pertaining to animal sale regulations.Continue reading…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2014-01-28Publication name: News Channel 5 / WPTVURL for more info: http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_c_palm_beach_county/wellington/wellington-outlaws-commercial-sale-of-dogs-and-cats-at-pet-storesSummary: WELLINGTON, Fla. - Wellington has outlawed the commercial sale of dogs and cats at all pet stores within village limits.Continue reading…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2014-01-26Publication name: Lisle PatchURL for more info: http://lisle.patch.com/groups/opinion/p/puppy-mill-parlor--closingSummary: It took protesters from the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) 13 months, but "Store Closing" signs appeared in Puppy Parlor's windows on 1/18.  Have protestors' efforts - to educate potential victims of the risks of…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2014-01-14Publication name: CAPS BlogURL for more info: https://caps-web.org/new-york-governor-cuomo-signs-puppy-mill-bill-into-law-2/Summary: Albany, N.Y. - On Thursday, January 9, 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed A.740-A/S.3753-A or the “puppy mill bill” into law. The new legislation, which the New York State legislature passed last summer, will allow local governments, like New York…Read more

THE GOVERNOR NOW HAS UNTIL JANUARY 10th TO SIGN THE PUPPY MILL BILL INTO LAW!It is more critical than ever that the governor hears from animal advocates like you. Will you **call** Governor Cuomo at (518) 474-8390 and politely urge him to sign the pet…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-12-29Publication name: The Boston GlobeURL for more info: http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/south/2013/12/29/animal-protection-advocate-from-hull-expanding-reach/ao5Xjz5MGsF3tMOMn4AKVL/story.htmlSummary: RESCUE MISSION: Deborah Howard is seeking local help in preventing cruelty to animals in pet shops and the so-called puppy mills that supply them.Howard founded the Cohasset-based Companion Animal Protection Society in 1992, and…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-12-09Publication name: DogsterURL for more info: http://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/dog-animal-rescue-adoption-gift-guide-good-cause-holiday-givingSummary:If the thought of going anywhere near a shopping mall this time of the year brings a shiver down your spine, consider giving a gift of charity to the dog lovers in your life (that’s everyone, right?).…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-12-16Publication name: Mission Times CourierURL for more info: http://scoopsandiego.com/mission_times_courier/community_news/judge-denies-request-to-temporarily-lift-ban-on-san-diego/article_7e21073c-66bd-11e3-a711-001a4bcf6878.htmlSummary:The city of San Diego can continue to enforce its ban on the retail sale of pets while a lawsuit against the ban makes its way through court, a federal judge ruled Friday.Continue reading…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-12-16Publication name: U-T San DiegoURL for more info: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/dec/16/sd-puppy-mill-ban-wins-first-round/Summary: The legal battle over whether retail stores in San Diego can sell dogs and cats is underway and the city won the first round.A federal judge has denied a request by pet shop owners…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-12-15Publication name: Camarillo AcornURL for more info: http://www.thecamarilloacorn.com/news/2013-11-15/Community/Spay_neuter_law_will_affect_breeders_owners.htmlSummary: Filing out of a Ventura County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, proponents of a county ordinance that mandates dog and cat owners in unincorporated areas have their pets sterilized appeared rather subdued for a group…Read more