Tag Archives: Pet Shops

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

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

Testimony of:  Deborah  A. Howard, Founder/President, Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) Submitted to:  Illinois Senate Agriculture Committee Regarding:  SB 2990 Date:  March 12, 2026 Chairperson Turner and honorable members of the Illinois Senate Agriculture Committee, on behalf of CAPS and its supporters in Illinois, I…Read more

Puppyland San Antonio 6430 Bandera Rd Suite 146 San Antonio, TX 78238 (210) 686-0062 Date and time of CAPS investigation: 1/9/26, 1405 Approximate number of puppies observed at time of investigation: 22 Puppies lived in raised, open-topped enclosures as well as aquarium-like enclosures set into…Read more

 Find A Pet 4515 Katy Fwy #600 Katy, TX 77494| (832) 665-0292 Date and time of CAPS investigation: 1/6/26, 1344 Approximate number of puppies observed at time of investigation: one kitten, 10 puppies Most animals lived in aquarium-like enclosures set into a wall, with there…Read more

Find A Pet 20119 US-59 Humble, TX 77338 (832) 665-0292 Date and time of CAPS investigation: 1/6/26, 1628 Approximate number of puppies observed at time of investigation: 15 puppies The facility had fifteen puppy enclosures set in a wall, like aquariums for puppies. There were…Read more

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