Tag Archives: Pet Shops

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

Article covers founding of CAPS, legislative work and online puppy sales documentary The January 9, 2025 issue of VCReporter, an award-winning newsweekly serving Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Ojai, Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park, California features CAPS President Deborah Howard on the cover. The in-depth article on…Read more

Puppy Boutique aka Puppy Petite 8002 17th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11214 (718) 232-2079 Date and time of CAPS investigation: 05/11/18; 1635 Approximate number of dogs observed at time of investigation: about 25 puppies A sign on the front door read “Under New Management.” Puppies were…Read more

If you’re like me, knee-deep in the fight against puppy mills, you’re not surprised to hear that the Amish are prevalent dog breeders who supply pet shops. However, you may not understand why. Maybe when you hear “Amish” you think of Dwight Schrute’s cousin, Mose,…Read more

The Daniel Gingerich Puppy Mill Cruelty Case in Iowa Serves as Example of Weak Animal Cruelty Laws April is Prevent Cruelty to Animals Month. One of the most atrocious large-scale animal cruelty cases involved Daniel Gingerich, who operated horrific puppy mills at 10 locations in…Read more

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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

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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