If you’ve got a dog (or, is it that the dog has you?) this is one list you’ll want to print out and keep near the phone. In an emergency, when the internet is down, or if you simply need assistance with your dog from a real, live person, these toll-free numbers should be in…
Category Archives: Animal Advocates
Is The American Kennel Club Supporting Puppy Mills?
According to accusations by both the Humane Society of the United States and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the American Kennel Club is not doing their part to protect dogs and puppies in America. The American Kennel Club (AKC) was founded in 1884, with a mission to “advocate for the…
Take the Pledge to Stop Supporting Puppy Mills
The ASPCA is employing a national fleet of puppy interrogators to help put an end to puppy mills. In the video below, Brownie the Dog is interrogating his owner, Mike, for buying him treats that smell like a pet store that sells puppies. In the end, Mike learns the truth about pet store puppies and…
Help Rescue Puppy Mill Dogs – And Win Great Prizes!
The Dogington Post and The National Mill Dog Rescue have teamed up to bring dog lovers and animal advocates a fun and exciting way to support mill dog rescue efforts, to directly contribute to the rescue of at least 25 to 30 mill dogs, and to win some really great prizes! We were excited to…
Betty White to be Honored by American Humane Association
Actress and animal advocate, Betty White, will be honored by the American Humane Association with two prestigious awards – the National Humanitarian Medal and the Legacy Award – at a special event on October 6th. A member of the American Humane Association for the past 60 years, White is thrilled to be receiving the awards….
Humane Society vs. American Kennel Club: HSUS Accuses AKC of Protecting Puppy Mills
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) yesterday released a report titled “The American Kennel Club: No Longer ‘The Dog’s Champion?’,” that claims the American Kennel Club (AKC), rather than supporting efforts to end puppy mills, are instead acting as a group that support them. The Humane Society released the video below, along with…
Massive Lawsuit Filed Against Online Puppy Broker ‘Purebred Breeders’
Purebred Breeders, one of the country’s largest online seller of puppies is being sued by more than 60 dog owners from 20 different states, with hundreds more in line to join suit. The lawsuit against ‘Purebred Breeders’ states that the online broker is misleading customers and selling sick puppies from substandard breeders. WPTV.com, a South…
USDA Proposal Will Close the Internet Puppy Mill Loophole
Last week, the USDA proposed changes to their definition of a retail pet store in hopes of closing the internet puppy mill loophole. As it is defined now, breeders selling puppies online, through the mail, or over the phone are not subject to federal regulations, inspections, or licensing that are required of wholesale puppy dealers….
Facebook Marketplace Bans Puppy Mill Ads
In a new partnership with the ASPCA, the world’s largest social media network is becoming the world’s largest socially-responsible media network. The Animal Welfare Act, signed in 1966, is a Federal law that regulates the sale of puppies by dealers (among many other things). However, a giant loophole in this law leaves online sales of…
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