Tag Archives: pet shop investigations

In the ongoing fight against pet shops and puppy mills, 2024 presented many challenges. But thanks to the generous support of our donors, CAPS scored major victories at every level: local, state, and national. Our undercover investigators went to pet shops and hard-to-infiltrate puppy mills…Read more

CAPS is known for its professional production of undercover pet shop and puppy mill videos, documentaries, PSAs and more CAPS’ unrelenting work pace has not slowed down this summer. Our undercover investigators went to pet shops in Michigan and Texas. We also investigated more than…Read more

The Barking Boutique 4547 28th St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (616) 446-6766 Date and time of CAPS investigation: 3/21/24, 13:29 Approximate number of puppies observed at time of investigation: 40 puppies There were about 15 open-topped puppy enclosures in the store. They were glass-walled…Read more

The Family Puppy at Oakland Mall 528 W 14 Mile Rd Troy, MI 48083 (248) 880-4997 Date and time of CAPS investigation: 3/20/23, 12:17 Approximate number of puppies observed at time of investigation: 60 puppies There were about 45 puppy enclosures at the store. Most…Read more

Urban Puppies/It’s a Dog’s Chance 5154 Kanan Rd Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Date and time of investigation: 01/24/16; 10:34 Number of dogs at the time of investigation: 4 Breeds: Yorkshire Terriers and Yorkshire Terrier mixes. I first showed up on January 23, 2016 and was…Read more

Host Duncan Strauss Interviewed Howard about CAPS’  Internet Puppy Sales, Shelter Reform and Spay/Neuter Outreach Campaigns On April 3, 2024, CAPS President Deborah Howard appeared on Talking Animals on NPR affiliate WMNF in Tampa, Florida. Host Duncan Strauss interviewed Ms. Howard as a follow up…Read more

Host Duncan Strauss Interviewed Howard about CAPS' Pet Shop and Puppy Mill Work On January 31, 2024, CAPS President Deborah Howard appeared on Talking Animals on NPR affiliate WMNF in Tampa, Florida. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough time to discuss CAPS' expanded mission. CAPS' mission now…Read more