National Mutt Day was created in 2005 to create awareness of the plight of mixed breed dogs in animal shelters across the United States. Mixed breed dogs are bountiful at shelters waiting for a second chance at a forever home. This day is to shine a light on the biggest percentage of dogs in … [Read more...]
Maine governor vetoes history-making bill in the fight against puppy mills
It seems by all appearances Maine was poised to make history in the fight against puppy mills when L.D. 335, a bill that would've prohibited new pet stores from selling puppies from commercial breeders and, instead, allow them to only offer dogs from shelters and rescue groups for adoption, had … [Read more...]
Cari Meyers, of the Puppy Mill Project, will be my guest tonight at 6PM- Learn the truth about pet stores!
Join me on tonight's tv show is Cari Meyers, Founder of the Puppy Mill Project. She will be discussing what she and her organization have done to help fight the cruelty in these mills in Chicago, Illinois. They recently received national attention for getting the Companion Animal Protection … [Read more...]
Berks County Attorney, Paul R. Ober, owner of Celtic Farms and Kennels, charged with animal cruelty AGAIN.
(image taken by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein) As I traveled the scenic rolling hills of rural Mohrsville, PA this past weekend, I noticed this sign -Celtic Farms and Kennels, Inc, located in Berks County. Attorney, Paul R. Ober, who owns the kennel was recently charged with animal … [Read more...]
PSPCA removes four dogs from unlicensed Lancaster County commercial breeder (puppy mill)
breeding shed in Lancaster County (not kennel in article) Four severely matted dogs were removed by the PSCPA from an unlicensed kennel in Lancaster County, PA, according to Sarah R. Eremus, Communications and Marketing Manager. According to an email I received from Sarah, they received a tip … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania still tops lists of worst puppy mills in the nation. Isn’t it time to create a REAL solution to close puppy mills permanently?
In a report by the HSUS, Pennsylvania was named as having four of the top 101 worst commercial breeding facilities aka puppy mills in the nation. Missouri tops the nation as having the worst. The worst breeding kennels in Pennsylvania can be found in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. Despite a new … [Read more...]
Dog by Dog Documentary Director joining me on tv show- Wednesday, April 23rd
Join my guest, Christopher E. Grimes, Director of Dog by Dog Documentary, as he and I explore the making of his latest movie about puppy mills. Christopher and his crew started this project two years ago. The film will be released this year. In their own words, "Dog by Dog is a documentary that … [Read more...]
Puppy mill Law Enforcement Office doing poor job
Auditor General Eugene DePasquale from PA's independently elected fiscal watchdog says the state is doing a poor job enforcing the new dog law that is supposed to protect buyers and ensure breeders maintain humane practices. In an audit released this week, it stated lax leadership and ineffective … [Read more...]