Forwarded from Stop the Suffering:Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation Bill S.F. 462 (Senator Barb Goodwin) H.F. 702 (Representative John Lesch) The 2012 Minnesota legislative session began on January 24, and a very important bill needs your help. S.F. 462/H.F. 702 (Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2012-01-16 Publication name: Examiner.com URL for more info: http://www.examiner.com/animal-welfare-in-arlington/puppy-mills Summary: For some people, finding the perfect pet means one that comes with paperwork stating that they have the perfect parents and perfect background. But, what the paperwork does not tell them is the…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2012-01-18 Publication name: The Orange County Register URL for more info: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/pet-336131-animal-point.html Summary: Dana Point City Council approves first readings of ordinances to ban retail sales of dogs and cats in the city and to require owners of pets repeatedly impounded to pay…Read more

Enrico Colantoni reveals the truth behind the cute puppy in the window Enrico Colantoni is a well known Canadian actor, famous for his TV roles in Just Shoot Me!, Veronica Mars, Flashpoint, and most recently in the indy comedy Sherman's Way. Colantoni was born in…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2011-12-19 Publication name: Heavenly Creatures URL for more info: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/heavenlycreatures/2011/12/setting-the-record-straight-on-barkworks-puppy-mills-and-the-work-of-caps/ Summary: Last week I told you that back in October, Macerich has banned the sale of live animals at 70 of its malls nationwide in response to protests from animal rescue groups. My…Read more

CAPS wants you to shop at Kindred Spirits Gift Shop, LLC TODAY, December 2nd, 2011. You will need to "Like" the gift shop's page so you can participate in the festivities! 25% of all purchases of jewelry handcrafted especially for us critter lovers and 10% of…Read more

This article discusses the USDA's Office of Inspector General Report based on a two year OIG audit and investigation, which was prompted by a two hour meeting CAPS had with them in May 2006 in which we presented investigation reports, video footage and photographs of…Read more

If you live nearby Lombard, Illinois and would like to join a protest event, please contact us for details.Publication/Event date: 2011-11-21Publication name: Examiner.comURL for more info: http://www.examiner.com/animal-advocacy-in-chicago/caps-warns-buyer-beware-when-purchasing-a-puppy-from-a-pet-storeSummary: The picture of a cute puppy in the window of a pet store waiting to be sold to…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2011-11-10 Publication name: Examiner.com URL for more info: http://www.examiner.com/vegan-restaurants-in-chicago/november-vegan-happenings-chicago#ixzz1dQ013ZEa Summary: Given how many dogs and cats are killed at shelters every year due to overpopulation and given how abysmal conditions are at many breeding facilities that supply pet stores (a.k.a., puppy mills) people…Read more

Publication/Event date: 2011-11-05 Publication name: Star Tribune URL for more info: http://www.startribune.com/local/133301868.html Summary: A northwestern Minnesota dog breeder who continued to sell dogs after her license was terminated for two years had her license permanently revoked in September, according to a consent order made public…Read more