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CAPS Investigator’s Journal: The USDA’s Role in Enabling Puppy Mills

I’m Pete Paxton, director of investigations for the nonprofit SEED (Strategies for Ethical and Environmental Development) and lead investigator for the nonprofit CAPS (Companion Animal Protection Society). I would like to propose specific changes to the Animal Welfare Act and methodology of USDA inspectors. Please…Read more

CAPS Investigator’s Journal: Dangerous Betrayal by an Animal “Activist” to Protect Puppy Mills

I’m Pete Paxton, undercover investigator for the animal rights and protection movement. I’m writing to inform everyone who works on behalf of animals that I have very compelling evidence that I was outed by a person I thought was a fellow “activist.” The timing of…Read more

CAPS Investigator’s Journal: New York Pet Shop Investigations 2025

Update:  New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on July 1, 2026 that she has sued  Puppy Boutique (aka Puppy Petite) in Brooklyn  for allegedly illegally advertising and selling hundreds of puppies in violation of the Puppy Mill Pipeline Act, which went into effect in…Read more

CAPS Investigator’s Journal: Appearance on Unmuzzled Podcast

Recently, I had the honor of being interviewed by Sarah Lauch on her show, Unmuzzled. The episode can be streamed as a podcast or a video. Sarah runs the Live Like Roo Foundation, which offers grants, care packages, and emotional support for pets with cancer.…Read more
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