Picture this if you can. You have a basement in your home, and you have filled it with 150 dogs in cages. They live down there. When it’s not too cold out, you run fans to circulate the air, and when it’s warm enough you open the windows for some ventilation. It is January in […]
Prefer Purebred? Pedigree Dogs Exposed
Many modern breeding preferences have led to serious, torturous results for dogs. Health and welfare take a backseat to the priority of appearance, regardless of the consequences. While this BBC documentary involves the breeding community in Britain, the same issues are of concern here in the U.S. This is painful to watch, but eye-opening and […]
Making History In Illinois:Villa Park Goes Humane
History was made this Fall in Illinois. Villa Park became the first town in the state to pass an ordinance banning most sales of dogs and cats within its borders. Villa Park may be the first, but there are many towns now considering a ban as well. Pet shops will undoubtedly find it more difficult […]
USDA Proposed Change to Animal Welfare Act
Anyone who cares about animals, cares whether or not puppy mills continue their callous disregard of their dogs, and whether they can sneak past animal welfare laws by selling directly online. Today is the last day to submit comments on the proposed rule change to our government’s Animal Welfare Act. Puppy Mill I’ve been wanting to […]
Wake-Up Call for Western Europe
Today we are honored to host our friend Leo, of Kenzo the Hovawart. Please welcome him as he shares his important message: Kenzo and Viva (and Leo!) In Western-Europe we take pride in our legislation that ensures the welfare of dogs. Puppy mills and the sale of dogs through pet shops is restricted, if not banned. […]