Tag Archives: puppy mill

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

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

The bill, named after an emaciated Golden Retriever from Daniel Gingerich's  horrific Iowa puppy mill, would require USDA to enforce the Animal Welfare Act. The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) is supposed to protect animals in federally licensed breeding and brokering facilities, which are inspected by…Read more

Breeder: Tom Grove Address: 15636 270th Ave City, State, Zip: South English, IA 52335 USDA License: none Iowa state license: none Date and time of CAPS Investigation: 11/14/22, 1403; 11/15/22, 11/18/22 1130 Weather at time of investigation: 11/14/22: 37°F and cloudy; 11/15/22: 32°F and cloudy…Read more