Puppy Mill Awareness
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Help Stop Breeding Misery in Puppy Mills
A few years ago, the shelter I volunteered with rescued dogs at a Missouri puppy mill auction. The puppy mill, which was once Missouri’s largest, was being forced to close and they were selling their “stock.” The dogs were in terrible condition, yet they still charged insane amounts for the dogs to be saved. Staff and volunteers worked hard at assessing, bathing, grooming and setting up warm, soft places for the dogs to rest. Several were sent immediately for emergency veterinary care. Filthy, matted fur was shaved and gently scrubbed away to treat skin conditions. Many were suffering with previously untreated eye infections. Two suffered with eye infections so bad they were beyond saving.…
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Responsible Dog Breeders | Companies against Puppy Mills | The Honest Kitchen
Delia and I are fans of The Honest Kitchen and their healthy products for dogs and cats. I’m a fan of the fact that they refuse to sell their products to stores that sell puppies or kittens. Their article about Puppy Mills vs. Responsible Breeders is interesting to me. Anyone who knows me knows I’m against puppy mills and worked hard, and will continue to work hard, to spread the word about the horror that animals face in puppy mills. I was very “anti-breeder” for a while. In my work I’ve met a few breeders who have proven to be responsible, reputable breeders. As I get to know them, I’m…
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Don’t Buy Puppies PSA
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Governor Jay Nixon’s veto of SB 113 could protect Missouri dogs – St. Louis Pet Rescue | Examiner.com
Governor Jay Nixon’s veto of SB 113 could protect Missouri dogs – St. Louis Pet Rescue | Examiner.com
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Missouri voters given chance to stop puppy mill cruelty with Proposition B vote. – St. Louis Pet Rescue | Examiner.com
Missouri voters given chance to stop puppy mill cruelty with Proposition B vote. – St. Louis Pet Rescue Examiner.com
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Dogs Can’t Vote… You Can.
“Misery in Missouri: Dogs Can’t Vote… You Can” is an art exhibit sponsored by the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation along with Framations Art Gallery in St. Charles, Mo. The artwork in this exhibit was created by Missouri artists with the goal to shed light on the Missouri puppy mill problem. Visit Framations Art Gallery for more information.
