As always, I want to be clear and this is why I reiterate a point made often on this blog: No one wants to see pets suffer and die in sub-standard conditions. It makes no difference to me whether these dogs are being warehoused for breeding in a "puppy mill" or warehoused for killing in … Continue reading Journalism Fail: HSUS and AKC are Both Money Grabbers
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Pet Ownership InfoGraphic
Click for an interesting snapshot of pet ownership stats as compiled from multiple sources in The Week. Via The Week Any of the figures in the infographic surprise you?
The Prevalence of Kill Shelter Speak in Media
Both national and local media have historically done a poor job reporting on pet related stories. While sensational stories about animal hoarding, puppy mills and cruelty frequently attract media attention, journalists working for national outlets often rely on soundbites from groups like HSUS, ASPCA, and PETA - all of whom have sketchy records when it … Continue reading The Prevalence of Kill Shelter Speak in Media
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