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Join ASPCA's Bob Baker for a puppy mill chat Friday, April 18, from noon to 2:00 P.M. EST
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This is a great time for an interactive discussion on puppy mills. Not only is April Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month, but Oprah's recent episode on puppy mills gave them much needed exposure. This is a topic on everyone's minds, and it couldn't be more important.
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.
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Discussion Forum
Who inspects the puppy mills? 2 Replies
I was just wondering who really inspects these puppy mills and allows this horror to go on? Are these people paid off not to report any wrong-doing? Shouldn't an organization that is truly dedicate...
Started by Margaret. Last reply by Deborah Lowrance May 8.
Puppy Mills, tried to edit, add on 3 Replies
May have clicked on wrong discussion,unable to edit, so I'll combine edit, in this discussion. The reason so many puppy mills keep thriving and not closed down, because there are not enough laws or...
Started by S Creacy. Last reply by Bob Baker Apr 22.
Tax puppy stores! 1 Reply
Cigarettes in the U.S. carry lots of additional taxes. These taxes are used offset increased health care costs. Could we pass legislation to put a steep tax on puppy stores? This tax would be distr...
Started by American Eskimo Dog. Last reply by Bob Baker Apr 21.
HI LETS TALK ! 1 Reply
I HAVE SAVED A DOGS LIFE BY PAYING $1000 FOR HER AND TAKING HER HOME NOW SHES GETS ALL OF HER MEDS AND GREAT CARE FROM ME I LOVE HER SO MUCH !! SHE WAS FROM A PUPPY MILL BEING SOLD FROM A PET STORE...
Started by lauren. Last reply by Bob Baker Apr 21.
Puppy mills 1 Reply
hello, Ive started a petition on trying to ban puppy mills across the U.S, but the thing is that every state has different laws dealing with animals. I wanted to know how can something like these g...
Started by lisa. Last reply by Bob Baker Apr 21.
PetStoreTruth.com 2 Replies
Hi Bob, we are in full support of what you do every day. My wife and I have had the honor of living with two former puppy mill breeding dogs, Mia and Nellie. I put together a documentary about them...
Tagged: mill, nellie, store, mia, pet
Started by PetStoreTruth.com. Last reply by Bob Baker Apr 21.
Puppy Mills and why they are bad. 1 Reply
Hi. My name is Maggie and I'm currently doing a research paper about problems either locally, or globally. My topic is Puppy Mills and my appoach is why they are bad. They're bad because the owners...
Started by Maggie. Last reply by Bob Baker Apr 20.
Puppy Mill Law 3 Replies
can there ever be a law passed that will ban puppy mills?
Started by Margarita. Last reply by Bob Baker Apr 20.
Help finding a home for our Lucy girl
We adopted Lucy when she was 10 mos old. She's a Catahoula Leopard mix and is now 2 yrs old. She is spayed, house-trained (doggie door included), obediance trained, and oh so sweet to my wife and m...
Started by Fred Apr 20.
Puppy Mills 5 Replies
Would there be better control over this horrific action of puppymills if there were better legislation to control these type of breeders. We have an FDA for food and drugs ....why not a federal bur...
Started by Antonette Maldonato. Last reply by Bob Baker Apr 20.
Other countries? 5 Replies
How are puppy sales/ dog regulation handled in other countries? I've traveled central Europe and can't think of a single puppy store I've ever run into!
Started by American Eskimo Dog. Last reply by Bob Baker Apr 20.
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Started by Roger Baillargeon Apr 20.
OPRA 4 Replies
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE IS A WAY I CAN WATCH THE EPISODE ABOUT PUPPY MILLS THAT OPRAH HAD. I REALLY WANTED TO SEE IT AND I MISSED IT. IS THER A WAY OR A PLACE ONLINE TO REVIEW IT.?
Started by scarlett. Last reply by S Creacy Apr 19.
veterinary responsibility 6 Replies
As a practicing veterinarian I am endlessly frustrated with my professions' reluctance to speak out again wholesale dog breeding. I believe a campaign to educate(yes, many are unaware) veterinarian...
Started by lorna. Last reply by lorna Apr 19.
How to re-establish control. 2 Replies
Tazzy has been exposed to alot of family violence, it has affected him. I need to help him, if he keeps up this horrible attacking, esp with me..his Master. I bath him, brush him, brush his teeth, ...
Started by Debbie. Last reply by Debbie Apr 18.
How other citys can ban the sale of puppys that are breed in puppy mills 6 Replies
How can we start a drive to get other citys to ban puppys being sold in pet shops that are breed in puppy mills like we did in West Covina Calif.
Started by Lloyd Johnson. Last reply by allison Apr 18.
Puppy Mills 3 Replies
How can I as one person, help to end puppy mill cruelty. What can I do?
Started by Mary Pat Rourke. Last reply by Bob Baker Apr 18.
Mill Bills 5 Replies
I am actually writing an argumentative research paper about puppy mills for my English class. This question may have already been asked, but I was wondering what kind of laws are out there, and are...
Started by Jenni. Last reply by Bob Baker Apr 18.
Pet store dogs? 7 Replies
I'm wondering what happens to the dogs that are already in the pet stores, if we are telling everyone to stay away from them? What will happen to all of the dogs in the discusting puppy mills if no...
Started by Ashley. Last reply by Sharon Apr 18.
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