Pet store puppies damaged by puppy mill practices
Best Friends–led study reveals puppy mill dogs exhibit behavioral issues at higher rate than dogs from noncommercial breeders.
NBC report exposes AKC
NBC’s report on the “Today Show” exposes AKC’s lax inspection program for licensed breeders.
Another victory! California continues to lead the way for puppies
Burbank, California, joins elite club of 30 municipalities across North America that are now part of a growing trend to stop puppy mills at the point of sale.
After decades of frustration, a new strategy against puppy mills
Rather than attacking puppy mills, the Best Friends’ strategy to combat mills is to eliminate the market and distribution outlets for commercially bred puppies through local public education and local ordinances.
Los Angeles poised to take the lead against puppy mills
L.A. considers ordinance to ban sale of dogs, cats and rabbits.
Support USDA proposal to close puppy mill loophole
Comment period on USDA proposal to more actively regulate puppy mills extended through Aug. 15.
USDA poised to close puppy mill loophole
Lend your support to a USDA proposal to put an end to unlicensed puppy mills today.
Tick tock … time running out for California stores selling puppy mill animals
There is a monumental shift in thinking taking place in our country around puppy mills and the retail pet stores that sell them.
Westminster snobs snub shelter dogs
It was the only redeeming feature of the show that pushes the commercial dog-breeding industry. Now, Pedigree is no longer part of the show.
Puppy mills-USA Today reports on breakthrough study by Best Friends Animal Society
The study gives strong evidence that the dogs kept in large-scale breeding facilities don’t just suffer while they’re confined there, but carry the emotional scars out with them for years