[iframe src="http://embed.newsinc.com/Single/iframe.html?WID=1&VID=24785289&freewheel=69016&sitesection=kswb_localnews&width=601&height=338" height="338" width="601" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" ] Publication/Event date: 2013-05-02Publication name: Fox 5 San DiegoURL for more info: http://fox5sandiego.com/2013/05/01/council-considers-pet-store-ban-on-sale-of-dogs-cats-rabbits/#axzz2SFH7hRNuSummary: Wednesday the City Council’s Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee heard a heated debate over the proposal, but ultimately decided to move forward. The…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-05-01Publication name: Examiner.comURL for more info: http://www.examiner.com/article/san-diego-poised-to-ban-the-sale-of-puppy-mill-petsSummary: Puppy mills and pet factories are likely to lose yet another important market in the ongoing battle between animal protection advocates, consumer protection advocates and the $84 billion pet trade industry.Continue reading…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-05-01Publication name: ABC San Diego - 10 NewsURL for more info: http://www.10news.com/news/proposed-ordinance-would-ban-sale-of-dogs-cats-rabbits-bred-from-puppy-mills-or-factory-farms-04302013?fb_action_ids=10151880667433626&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582Summary: SAN DIEGO - Local animal rights activists are trying to put some pet stores out of business. They want retail shops purchasing cats, dogs and rabbits from factory farms or 'puppy…Read more

SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 1, 2013 – San Diego takes one step closer to stopping the puppy mill cycle by considering a ban on the retail sale of companion animals. These actions mirror other initiatives, spearheaded by Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), in cities across…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-04-29Publication name: La Mesa - Mount Helix PatchURL for more info: http://lamesa.patch.com/articles/poll-should-cities-ban-the-sale-of-dogs-and-cats-from-retail-outletsSummary:In late 2010, after 22 months of weekly protests, a pet store in Grossmont Center went out of business amid accusations it sold “puppy mill” pets—often-sick dogs that included one bought by…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-04-26Publication name: Southwest Riverside News Network (SWRNN)URL for more info: http://www.swrnn.com/2013/04/26/pet-stores-under-fire-by-watchdog-committees-in-san-diego/Summary:The City Council’s Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee is scheduled next week to consider banning the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores and other commercial establishments in San…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-04-25Publication name: North Fork PatchURL for more info: http://northfork.patch.com/groups/local-connections/p/puppy-mill-protestors-take-public-awareness-campaign-onlineSummary:A group of protestors who stood for months on Route 25 in Aquebogue to raise awareness about puppy mills have continued in their quest for public outreach.Recently, the Companion Animal Protection Society embarked upon an…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-04-08Publication name: Puppy Parlor in Lisle Sells Dogs from Puppy MillsURL for more info: http://puppyparlorsellspuppymilldogs.blogspot.com/?view=classicSummary:The Companion Animal Protection Society has investigated the inhumane breeding facilities that supply Puppy Parlor in Lisle, Illinois.  Visit www.caps-web.org and see the undercover footage of Prairie Lane Kennels,…Read more

Message from CAPS NY Director Barbara Dennihy:UPDATE:Great News!!Patty Ritchie Chair of New York State Ag and Markets has COSPONSORED the bill S 3753! This is huge.Asking everyone here to PLEASE EMAIL ONLY, ritchie@nysenate.govNO CALLS!Thank her for supporting bill S3753, her leadership, and all she is…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2013-04-17Publication name: ABC NewsURL for more info: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/calif-bill-thwart-animal-investigations-killed-18980244#.UW8CzivwJMlSummary:A California bill that would have limited undercover farm animal abuse investigations has been pulled by its author amid stiff and growing opposition.A spokesman for Republican Jim Patterson, of Fresno, said he pulled the bill just…Read more