Motion to Terminate Bauck's USDA License Granted; Bauck Appeals Decision Due in part to the efforts of the Companion Animal Protection Society, Kathy Bauck may soon no longer be able to sell to pet shops and other dog breeders and brokers. On August 13, 2009,…Read more

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Since 2002, Crowell & Moring, a large Washington, DC-based law firm, has been providing much needed pro bono lobbying services to the Companion Animal Protection Society. After the well-known “Dateline” expose, which CAPS generated, aired in the spring of 2000, we received a call from…Read more

How would YOU react if a rapist posed with a victim on the Rape Victim Advocacy Program's website? Would an organization such as RVAP, a sexual assault crisis center based in Iowa City, IA, fathom such a stunt? Regardless of whether they include a sincere…Read more

Aquarium & Pet Center, Santa Monica, CA Agrees to Go Humane URL: http://puppymillmom.blogspot.com/2009/10/aquarium-pet-center-signs-agreement-to.htmlPublication date: 2009-10-31 Publication name: CAPS Headline: Aquarium & Pet Center, Santa Monica, CA Agrees to Go Humane Summary: Aquarium & Pet Center has made a commitment to enter into an agreement with…Read more

Governor Schwarzenegger Vetoes Anti-Puppy Mill Bill URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flDK74ZkURkPublication date: 2009-10-16 Publication name: CAPS Headline: Governor Schwarzenegger Vetoes Anti-Puppy Mill Bill Summary: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed AB 241, the anti-puppy mill bill.  Is it any surprise?  In 2000, Schwarzenegger and his family purchased a puppy from…Read more

KTLA-TV News Story: CAPS Protesters Shot by BB Guns URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcOxLBv2HEQPublication date: 2009-10-15 Publication name: KTLA-News, Los Angeles, CA Headline: KTLA-TV News Story: CAPS Protesters Shot by BB Guns Summary: KTLA-TV News aired a story about CAPS protesters being shot by BB Guns during a…Read more

State of Pennsylania Revokes Kennel License of Joyce Stoltzfus URL: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pets/State_revokes_kennel_license_of_troubled_puppy_broker.htmlPublication date: 2009-10-07Publication name: Philly.comHeadline: State of Pennsylania Revokes Kennel License of Joyce StoltzfusSummary: CAPS has been gathering consumer complaints for the puppy mill of Joyce Stoltzfus in Peach Bottom, PA (Lancaster County) for many…Read more

Just how healthy is that puppy in the pet shop window? URL: http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/pets/2009-09-24-dolittler-pet-shops_N.htm?csp=usat.mePublication date: 2009-09-25 Publication name: USA Today Headline: Just how healthy is that puppy in the pet shop window? Summary: Ever planned on buying a perfect, purebred pup from a pet shop? Or…Read more

CAPS President Deborah Howard to receive award at the Pet Rock Festival in Worcester, MA on Sunday, September 13 URL: http://www.petrockfest.com/content/view/73/73/Publication date: 2009-09-08Publication name: Pet Rock FestivalHeadline: CAPS President Deborah Howard to receive award at the Pet Rock Festival in Worcester, MA on Sunday, September…Read more