Tag Archives: USDA

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

CAPS' Short Documentary Reveals the Deceptive Sales Practices and Puppy Mill Breeders Associated with Internet Puppy Sellers As CAPS’ work decreases the number of pet shops, more people are buying puppies online. USDA breeders who were previously selling to pet shop are now selling online.…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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Breeder: Ruby Shown Address: 191899 N 4080 Rd. City, State, Zip: Antlers, OK 74523 USDA License: 73-A-2423 Date and time of CAPS Investigation: 3/18/22; 1504 Weather at time of investigation: 45°F and partly cloudy Approximate number of dogs observed at time of investigation: Two Breeds:…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