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Live Chat: All About Puppy Mills 04/17/09 12-2PM EST

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Live Chat: All About Puppy Mills 04/17/09 12-2PM EST

Talk puppy mills with Bob Baker, ASPCA Investigator, ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Initiatives. He is a key player in our ongoing efforts to combat the cruelties of puppy mills and large-scale commercial breeding operations.

Members: 81
Latest Activity: Sep 22

Chat CLOSED. Thanks for the amazing questions, and special thanks to Bob Baker for such wonderful, thorough answers.

Discussion Forum

Cj Clayton

Questions about puppy mills 25 Replies

Hello everyone, Isent it illegal to have a puppy mill? I live in Florida so I am not sure. I myself have been to many pet stores where there where puppys and I played with them but never bought one…

Started by Cj Clayton. Last reply by codee flores Sep 22.

LeeAnne Morrison

Please sign 1 Reply

Please everyone it will take just a few moments of your time please sign my pepition Please everyone sign my petetion on Michael vick I dont want him to play football ever again thank you http://www.…

Started by LeeAnne Morrison. Last reply by tracey wyatt Jun 28.

Tracie Cole

**WONDERING** 16 Replies

DOES OBAMA SUPPORT PUPPY MILLS AND ANIMAL TESTING??..

Started by Tracie Cole. Last reply by carole sax May 28.

Dianna Ayers

public listing of puppy mills 18 Replies

we recently lost our lab of 12 years, my husband has been missing so terably. he has stated that he would like another one or 2, but wants puppy's. is there any way to find out if a place is selling…

Started by Dianna Ayers. Last reply by Lori Warren Apr 21.

Jes McKay Gilmore

AKC Lobbies for Puppy Mills! 2 Replies

The AKC has a legislature web page that asks it's constituents to fight ANY bill in any state that would restrict the number of dogs people are breeding. The AKC claims that the number of a dogs a pe…

Started by Jes McKay Gilmore. Last reply by Julie Sausman, L.D.H. Apr 20.

Denise Studer

What governmental officials are best to contact? 1 Reply

Within the Puppy Mill Education committee that I run, we have pre-made letters to governmental officials that people can just sign, and then we send in to the official. Can anyone tell me what level…

Started by Denise Studer. Last reply by Sydney Cicourel Apr 19.

Yari Soto

Is there such thing as a good pet shop? 10 Replies

There is a popular puppy store here in CT that advertises "no puppy mill puppies" They promise their puppies come from "reputable breeders". Could this be true?...Is there a way for me/our community…

Started by Yari Soto. Last reply by Megan Blake Apr 19.

vinee

Puppy Mills- License to Animal Cruelty 3 Replies

Are these puppy mills given a license? If Yes, On what basis are they given? If they are given is there a regular check done on them by the issuing authority else are they given a license blindly? If…

Started by vinee. Last reply by Debbie Smith Apr 18.

Rose Abrams

Are puppy mill getting financial aid from the government? 5 Replies

Vickie J. Rudd asked if it true that the government helps under the umbrella of agricultural support. If this is true we must all let our voices be heard that this is totally unacceptable. Does anyon…

Started by Rose Abrams. Last reply by Debbie Smith Apr 18.

Tracie Cole

**MORE QUESTIONS** 6 Replies

OH WOW ROSE,YEAH I DIDN'T KNOW THAT..THANKS FOR THE INFO..AND ALSO,WHY DO PUPPY MILLS NOT ADVERISE?..I MEAN I HAVE PASSED BY SOME PUPPY MILLS THAT DO..BUT MOST DON'T..WHY IS THAT?..AND ALSO,HAHA,WHY…

Started by Tracie Cole. Last reply by Debbie Smith Apr 18.

Sydney Cicourel

Follow the money? 23 Replies

I am very active on the puppy mill front, with two protest campaigns going in two states, as well as some creative efforts that I am unable to speak of at this time. My question to you is, "Since pup…

Started by Sydney Cicourel. Last reply by Debbie Smith Apr 18.

Casey Lattimer

Puppy Mills in Louisiana 9 Replies

What can be done in a parish (county) with no animal control and law enforcement that does not want to get involved? We bring them the photos and the statements and copies of the laws being violated…

Tagged: mills, apathy, cruelty, control, animal

Started by Casey Lattimer. Last reply by Casey Lattimer Apr 18.

sweetangelina

Puppy Mills 6 Replies

We Hvae a few pupy mills in minnesota and there trying to shut it down how can one breeder have 800 dogs how can this be it really makes me angry when i seen the video and i hope they can get a law p…

Started by sweetangelina. Last reply by Nancy Stokes Apr 18.

Elizabeth

backyard breeders 14 Replies

Why are backyard breeders allowed to continue to sell their 'wares' so openly and none of them pay taxes or even claim a business yet they advertise and even sell puppies on the street! If I tried se…

Started by Elizabeth. Last reply by Elizabeth Apr 17.

Antonette Maldonato

Legislation 7 Replies

How can legislation be introduced for mandatory spay/neuter of all animals. Why doesn't the veterinarians get involved?

Started by Antonette Maldonato. Last reply by Antonette Maldonato Apr 17.

Denise Studer

Travel to teach? 2 Replies

Bob, do you travel around the country to teach people the truth about pet stores, puppy mills, and what they can do to stop them?

Started by Denise Studer. Last reply by Denise Studer Apr 17.

sweetangelina

What is going on....

My Name is Angelina and i really want to open an animinal shelter,the little town of rice in Minnesota does not have one,also if it were not people like us the animinals would not have a chance ,I ju…

Started by sweetangelina Apr 17.

Julie

Jail Time? 4 Replies

Do the people running the puppy mills get jail time when they are caught or closed?

Started by Julie. Last reply by Bob Baker Apr 17.

Gail Goodman

This has been eye opening and remember.... 1 Reply

The AKC actually collects $25 per dog for the millers to get their AKC paper work!!!!

Started by Gail Goodman. Last reply by Alicia Villasenor Apr 17.

Gail Goodman

Really, contact the NY times magazine Photo Editor Bob Baker

I have met her and she will probably DO IT!!!!!!!

Started by Gail Goodman Apr 17.

 

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