[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlLYEzvPk94[/embed] We’ll have a booth, so stop by and say hey!Barkapalooza 2013 - our 20th year!Sunday, September 29th from 10 - 2pm (CDT) at Lisle Community Park, rain or shine! For more info, visit: http://www.wshs-dg.org/barkapalooza"The West Suburban Humane Society invites you to collect pledges and walk…Read more

Please write, email to New York Governor Andrew Cuomohttp://www.governor.ny.gov/contact/GovernorContactForm.phpUrge him to sign Bill S3753A/740A Be polite, please!Local governments in New York State should be allowed to regulate pet dealers. Facts prove the USDA and New York State Agriculture Department do not have enough staff or…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-08-17Publication name: Lisle PatchURL for more info: http://lisle.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/puppy-mill-parlor-protest_0d323c96?a_dgi=aolshare_facebookSummary: Thank you to every single Lisle resident who has spoken to us and lent their support.  Cruelty should not be tolerated in any town.We have the lastest reports from the Illinois Department Of Agriculture and…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-08-11Publication name: Chicago NowURL for more info: http://www.chicagonow.com/raining-cats-dogs/2013/08/chicago-pet-events-august-11-to-august-18/Summary: The Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) will hold an informational protest from noon until 3 p.m. at the Happiness is Pets at 15647 S 94th Ave in Orland Park. At this dog and family-friendly event,…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-08-04Publication name: Lisle PatchURL for more info: http://lisle.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/protest-puppy-mill-parlor_ea7d458e?a_dgi=aolshare_facebookSummary: Thank you to everyone who has joined our protests at Puppy Mill Parlor. We have not had the police called on us since we have video cameras taping our protests. So, Tammy and Mary, you…Read more

CAPS New York Director Barbara Dennihy was very involved with this legislation. Lets urge Governor Cuomo to sign this bill into law!NY A.740-A/S.3753-A—Local Government Regulation of Puppy Mills and Pet StoresAction Needed: Call Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office at (518) 474-8390 to urge him to sign…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-07-27Publication name: The New York TimesURL for more info: http://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/27/treating-farm-animals-with-respect/?comments&_r=0#permid=139Summary: My Sunday column is a side trip from the issues I mostly write about, and has nothing to do with international relations or politics. Rather, it’s about our ethical obligations to animals.Continue reading...Comment by…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-07-25Publication name: All Pet NewsURL for more info: http://www.allpetnews.com/san-diego-bans-sale-of-puppy-mill-petsSummary: San Diego is the 32nd city to ban the retail sale of puppy mill pets. The new pet store ban will restrict retail stores from selling animals from potentially irresponsible breeders. The new law…Read more

Editor's Note: This story was changed from its original version to reflect the fact that although a lawsuit was threatened, no legal action was ever commenced by Kaphan against CAPS.Publication/Event date: 2013-07-22Publication name: Northfork PatchURL for more info: http://northfork.patch.com/groups/breaking-news/p/puppy-experience-owner-found-dead-in-riverhead-motelSummary: Riverhead town police have confirmed that…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-07-19Publication name: Examiner.comURL for more info: http://www.examiner.com/article/cruelty-investigation-launched-dogs-so-matted-they-coudn-t-moveSummary: One of the two dogs rescued from the Lancaster, California shelter on July 14th couldn’t even wag his tail when he was rescued. “His fur was so severely matted, his tail was stuck to one side.…Read more