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Animal advocates cancel protests outside Aquebogue puppy store, plan to meet with owners

May 24, 2015 Publication: Southold Local Summary: With an eye toward raising awareness and cooperation, animal advocates who had planned a protest outside the Puppy Experience in Aquebogue decided to cancel their demonstrations this weekend. Read the article ...Read more

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One sick pup cured. One $9,473 bill for struggling college student.

April 28, 2015 Publication: Poughkeepsie Journal Summary: This article focuses on a 20-year-old college student who bought a puppy that later contracted parvovirus. She ended up paying $9,473.  Read the article ...  Read more

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Pet Store Sued for ‘Knowingly’ Selling Sick Dogs

April 14, 2015 Publication: Fox 2 Detroit Summary: A local pet store, LittleDogz (Formerly known as Pollywood Pets), is being sued for knowingly selling sick animals, some customers claim. View Video Read About CAPS' InvestigationRead more

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Poughkeepsie Journal Article (Part 2) Explores Consumer Cost and Lax Pet Store Laws

April 12, 2015 Publication: Poughkeepsie Journal Summary: Under the state law, animal welfare officers cannot take action if puppies get sick after purchase - even though pets may be incubating kennel cough, pneumonia and even deadly parvovirus before. Read the article ...Read more

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CAPS’ New York Director Pens Opinion Letter to Newsday

March 30, 2015 Publication: Newsday Summary: Regarding the letter "Dogs raised under 'livestock' conditions" [March 22], dog breeding for retail pet sales began in the 1940s. By the 1960s, standards for dogs were so inhumane that LIFE magazine compared conditions to a concentration camp, resulting…Read more

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CAPS Quoted in Poughkeepsie Journal Article (Part 1) About the Pet Shop/Puppy Mill Connection

March 29, 2015 Publication: Poughkeepsie Journal Summary: The 10-week-old English bulldog cost Noelle Todd $2,550 in a deal that was said to include two essentials.The wrinkly faced, roly-poly dog, later named Luigi, had been "castrated," as a certificate delicately put it. Moreover, he had "no…Read more

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CAPS President Deborah Howard Featured in New College Nimb.e

March 19, 2015 Publication: Nimb.e - The e-magazine of New College of Florida Summary: David Gulliver of New College of Florida, interviews Alumna Deborah Howard '80 in this compelling article that gives insight into how her college experience influenced her career path and passion for…Read more

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CAPS President Deborah Howard on Magic 106.7’s Exceptional Women

March 8, 2015 Radio Station: MAGIC 106.7 / WMJX Summary: Candy O'Terry recently interviewed CAPS President Deborah Howard for MAGIC 106.7's Exceptional Women segment. Exceptional Women has put nearly 400 women in the spotlight. You can listen to the podcast now! Download the podcast ...  Read more

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Chicago Pet Store Ban Lawsuit: A Cautionary Tale

February 23, 2015 Publication: CindyLu's Muse Summary: Last year was a banner year in Illinois for those wanting to see the end of puppy mill pets sold in pet stores. Considerations took place in towns, counties, and even at the state level,. With great fanfare last…Read more

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Petition: Save Dogs of Adrian’s Puppy Paradise

February 8, 2015 Publication: CindyLu's Muse Summary: You said you wanted to do something to help those poor dogs. You were willing to sign petitions, protest, make calls and send messages. The outpouring of concern for the dogs of Adrian’s Puppy Paradise in St. Anne, IL…Read more

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