More than 25 protesters showed up to participate in a CAPS–sponsored protest of Puppy Town in Sarasota on Sunday, April 15. Puppy Town, which also has a store in Tampa, buys dogs from puppy mills in the Midwest that have serious violations of the Animal…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2012-04-16Publication name: ABC 7/MySuncoast.comURL for more info: http://www.mysuncoast.com/news/local/story/Protesters-gather-outside-pet-store-in-Sarasota/R5SBO8K21UOujU-b7Y_Fbw.cspxSummary: SARASOTA - A Suncoast pet store owner is fighting back against demonstrators. People protested outside a pet store called "Puppy Town" on Sunday. They say the store on U.S. 41 in Sarasota gets dogs from…Read more

Thanks to CAPS West Coast Director Carole Davis for not only presenting our investigation but recommending that the city introduce an ordinaThanks to CAPS West Coast Director Carole Davis for not only presenting our investigation but recommending that the city introduce an ordinance! Publication/Event date:…Read more

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,…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2012-04-10Publication name: Naperville SunURL for more info: http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/news/11797269-418/naperville-pet-shop-seeks-dismissal-of-class-action-suit.html Summary: The attorney representing Happiness Is Pets has filed a motion for dismissal of the class action suit alleging the pet store chain misled the purchasers of puppies that turned out to have serious health…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2012-04-06 Publication name: For the Love of the Dog Blog URL for more info: http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/news-updates/new-yorks-charlemagnes-law Summary: Lorianne Pagano never knew about puppy mills. Her first experience with puppy mill dogs was the hardest. In 2003, her husband purchased for her a little Brussels…Read more

A message from CPRPets: When It Comes to Protecting Animals, Your Silence Is Not Golden These Devocalized Dogs--and Others At Risk For It-- Need You to Be Their Voice Against This Cruelty! Please Watch, "Like," and Share Their 2-Minute Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI-2M_vxerQ Online Petitions Won't End…Read more

CAPS San Diego Coordinator Sydney Cicourel was interviewed by CBS San Diego for a story that aired Wednesday night.  The story also featured undercover footage shot by Cicourel at Puppy Star's, one of three pet shops under the same ownership.   On Tuesday, more than…Read more

Please watch and share "Cry of The Innocent: The Voices That Can't Speak," a compelling documentary about the fur industry produced by Kathleen Lowson.From "Cry of The Innocent" website:"A spiritual and psychological study of the human condition, this precedent-setting film will awaken consciousness, with its…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2012-03-21Publication name: Democrat and ChronicleURL for more info: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120321/NEWS01/303210054/Gorham-bans-dog-breeding-farms?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CLocal%20NewsSummary: GORHAM — The Gorham Town Board voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt a moratorium on new dog kennels and dog-breeding operations.The move was prompted by widespread opposition to a plan for a dog-breeding facility in…Read more