Pennsylvania: I'm not going to attempt to cover all the details of the case against Almost Heaven Kennels which resulted in the owner, Derbe "Skip" Eckhart, being sentenced to 6 to 23 months in jail on cruelty and related charges this year. Bill White of the Morning Call has been covering the story for years. … Continue reading Convicted Puppymiller Not Having a Heavenly Time in the Slammer
Category: puppy mills
More Misguided Pet Breeding Legislation
The IL Senate has passed a bill that is supposed to protect consumers with regard to pets sold in pet stores: In Illinois, the legislation requires pet shops to post information on or near the cages of dogs and cats that includes: the name and address of each animal's breeder; a record of all veterinary … Continue reading More Misguided Pet Breeding Legislation
USDA Inspections – Not
Warning - There are extremely graphic photos of animal cruelty at both of the links below. s many of us have been saying for years, the USDA has been falling down on the job with regard to licensed dog breeder inspections. Raised by Wolves has a first look at a report (pdf) the USDA has … Continue reading USDA Inspections – Not
Food Animal Cruelty – Standard Fare or No?
Editorial: Is HSUS trying to guilt us into going vegan? That piece got me thinking. When I see the HSUS commercials showing images of cows being treated cruelly at a slaughterhouse, I think of that in terms of something unusual. Similarly, when I see images of filthy dogs in dank cages, I think, "That's not … Continue reading Food Animal Cruelty – Standard Fare or No?
More on 98 Dogs Seized in NC
Background here. Some specifics on the seized dogs have emerged: Two Chihuahuas will require surgery. One has a busted left eye socket, which has left the dog blind. The other has a puncture to her side that allows air to leak from her lungs. A 10- to 12-year-old greyhound is missing much of her lower … Continue reading More on 98 Dogs Seized in NC
98 “Healthy” Dogs Seized in NC
I don't care if you have 1 dog or 98 dogs - you gotta do it right. Now nobody's perfect and I think it's reasonable to allow for some variations in quality of care so long as the basics are consistently met - sufficient food, clean shelter, affection, exercise and discipline. In Pleasant Garden, NC, … Continue reading 98 “Healthy” Dogs Seized in NC
This Seems Wrong
Regarding a MN puppy mill investigated by a Boston TV station and others:The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in its final decision and order, stated that [Kathy] Bauck is "unfit" to be licensed because she operated her kennel in a criminally improper manner.And by "criminally improper" they mean:[...] emaciated dogs, sick dogs and others being dunked … Continue reading This Seems Wrong
The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men
How an elaborate plan to prosecute animal cruelty in PA fell victim to politics:On Oct. 7, a group of animal-welfare advocates and a veterinarian flew to the auction in southeast Ohio on a jet owned by a friend of a board member of Main Line Animal Rescue, based in Chester Springs. Their goal: Find sick … Continue reading The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men
Pet Store Protesters Get Shot at in CA
Friday in Santa Monica, several people staged a protest in front of the Aquarium & Pet Center alleging the store purchased puppies from puppy mills:Three protesters were hit with what was later determined to be brass pellets fired from a high-powered air rifle. The protesters suffered minor injuries, said Sgt. Jay Trisler with the Santa … Continue reading Pet Store Protesters Get Shot at in CA
What is a "Puppy Mill"? – Part 2
The following post was written in 2008 by Saluki breeder Betsy Cummings. I thought it would be perfect food for thought in my series on the subject of defining puppy mills. I'm most interested in your reactions, thoughts, and opinions on her points.***I got in late last nite from Springfield, MO. What is there to … Continue reading What is a "Puppy Mill"? – Part 2
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