Tag Archives: CAPS investigation

Petland Henderson (Dream Tails Boutique) 510 Marks St, Suite #210 Henderson, NV 89014 (702) 935-1873 Date and time of CAPS investigation: 6/26/25; 2:57 pm PST Approximate number of puppies observed at time of investigation: 30 Approximate number of kittens observed at time of investigation: 5…Read more

Nevada Puppy Store 11251 S Eastern Ave #140 Henderson, NV 89052 (702) 262-6102 Date and time of CAPS investigation: 6/26/25; 12:19 pm PST Approximate number of puppies observed at time of investigation: 7 (one had already been purchased) The store is in the center unit…Read more

The Puppy Patch 502 W Church St Elmira NY 14905 607) 732-1107 Facebook page with puppies for sale Date and time of CAPS investigation: 7/16/25, 1138 Previous owner said the store can’t break the law, then offered to break the law The store had no…Read more

As CAPS’ lead investigator, I contacted New York pet shops in 2025 to see how many are still selling puppies they did not breed themselves in violation of . N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law  §753-F (2025). CAPS was behind the state legislation banning the retail sale…Read more

In the ongoing fight against pet shops and puppy mills, and on behalf of shelter animals, 2025 brought many new challenges—local, state, and national. But thanks to the generous support of our donors, CAPS scored major victories at every level. Our undercover investigators went to…Read more

As you know, animal mills are commercial breeding facilities that mass-produce puppies and kittens for resale. Mills are generally filthy, overcrowded, and the animals living in them don’t receive proper veterinary care. These facilities form the foundation of the inhumane pet shop/puppy mill cycle—a mix…Read more

CAPS is working on a groundbreaking documentary entitled The Crisis at California’s Municipal Shelters, which we will distribute to state legislators, the media, and the public. CAPS has been doing interviews and getting footage of shelters around the state for the documentary. We currently have…Read more

Petland Naples 1000 Immokalee Rd., Suite 40 Naples, FL 34110 (239) 324-4711 Date and time of CAPS investigation: 05/14/22; 1539 Approximate number of dogs observed at time of investigation: 24 puppies The store had about eight enclosures for puppies, each elevated and made with glass…Read more

Paw Time Puppies & Rescue 6434 Calumet Ave. Hammond, IN 46324 (219) 888-0776 Date and time of CAPS investigation:  3-1-25; 1240 Approximate number of dogs observed at time of investigation: 22 puppies Puppies in the store were kept in barren wire cages. There were a total…Read more

This is the second trailer for CAPS' documentary entitled Animal Cruelty in Kern County, California. Kern County has  a horrible animal cruelty epidemic. Shocking crimes against animals are not investigated or prosecuted. CAPS plans to use this documentary to persuade state legislators who represent Kern…Read more