Tag Archives: puppy mill

The Perfect Pup 2400 E Main St St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 444-1404 Date and time of CAPS investigation:  3-2-25; 1230 Approximate number of dogs observed at time of investigation: 4 puppies There were just four puppies in the store, placed individually in enclosures set on…Read more

Petland Batavia 401 N Randall Rd Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 592-0206 Date and time of CAPS investigation:  3-1-25; 1532 Approximate number of dogs observed at time of investigation: 40 puppies Puppies were in aquarium-like enclosures set in a wall on one side of the store. There…Read more

American Kennels 798 Lexington Ave New York, NY 10065 (212) 838-8460 Date and time of CAPS investigation: 05/13/18; 16:1 Approximate number of animals observed at time of investigation: about 15 puppies and two cat Puppies were in enclosures with solid walls, wire floorings, and wire…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

Petland Batavia 401 N. Randall Rd. Batavia, IL. 60510 Dates and time of CAPS investigation: 9/8/24, 11:30 a.m. Approximate number of puppies observed at time of investigation: 18 An employee named Noah greeted me when I walked in and asked if I needed help. I…Read more

The Perfect Pup 2400 E Main St St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 444-1404  Date and time of CAPS investigation: 6/29/2024, 12:30 p.m. Approximate number of puppies observed at time of investigation: 3 puppies  The store is in a strip mall. When you walk up to…Read more

Puppy Heaven 30317 Canwood St #39 Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Date and time of investigation: 01/24/16; 11:22 Number of dogs seen at the time of investigation: 3 Breeds: Small breed puppies: Yorkshire Terrier, mixed breed, Maltipoo, Shih Tzu I made an appointment over the phone…Read more

Puppy Heaven 30317 Canwood St #39 Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (818) 757-7473 Date and time of CAPS investigation: 11/08/15; 16:09 Approximate number of dogs observed at time of investigation: unknown because not in view The store had two employees with whom we spoke, one (Israeli…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

Sheltie breeder investigated by CAPS has been charged with cruelty  and forced to relinquish all of his dogs BooBear didn’t always get to nap on the couch or bark excitedly to let his family know that it was play time. He didn’t always get treats…Read more