Tonya was once a homeless dog. She was rescued by Almost Home Foundation, and they in turn helped her find her forever home – with a wonderful woman, Dianne. It was to be a happy-ever-after kind of story. But something unexpected happened along the way… Dianne lost her job. She moved back home, to Erie, […]
“Made In The USA”?
With all the current concerns about dog treats imported from China – and the massive pet food recall of 2007 due to melamine still too fresh in our minds – it sure would be great to feel confident about what we feed our pets. Obtaining detailed information about pet foods and treats is difficult to do. Information available […]
Happiness is Pets Sued for Selling Sick Puppies
The Happiness is Pets chain of pet stores in suburban Chicago, owned by Ronald Berning, has now been targeted in a class action lawsuit for selling sick puppies from puppy mills. Sick Puppies Happiness is Pets sold at least 8 puppies infected with the often-fatal canine distemper disease between November, 2011 and January, 2012. Two […]
Happiness Is Pets – Violent Turn of Events
The Happiness Is Pets chain of stores in suburban Chicago continues to be under fire for having sold puppies with distemper. On Sunday, CAPS volunteers staged their usual demonstration in front of the Orland Park location. A series of unexpected events ensued. The demonstrations are peaceful, with people standing along the parkway in front […]
Help Tornado Victims
Last week large, powerful tornadoes swept through the southeastern region of the U.S., leaving behind massive destruction, untold numbers of injuries and hundreds dead. April 27, 2011 was the deadliest day from tornadoes since March 18, 1925. From wildlife to livestock to pets, animals were not spared either. Of those that survived, many are homeless, […]