Against Puppy Mills

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56951370474751667562011-10-31T23:44:09.709-04:00Against Puppy MillsEnding the Cruel Cycle of Commercial Dog BreedingAgainst Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.comBlogger321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-22148873059857098962010-06-12T22:37:00.003-04:002010-06-12T22:41:55.020-04:00NEWS - FOX 5 News, Queens, NY

Visit these links to see Channel 5 Fox News' Arnold Diaz's SHAME SHAME SHAME report on Queens, NY dog breeder/dealer Robin Schulder:PART ONE: http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/shame/Queens_Dog_Breeder_Part_1PART TWO: http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/shame/090305_Queens_Dog_Breeder_Part_2PART THREE: http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/shame/090624_Queens_Dog_Breeder_Part_3PART FOUR: http://

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-53637584724103392372010-06-12T22:31:00.002-04:002010-06-12T22:33:12.480-04:00Follow the Ridgefield, CT pet store issue here

Click here to read more about the recent controversy at a Ridgefield Connecticut pet store:http://www.ridgefieldctblog.com/2010/03/the-state-of-connecticut-shuts-down-true-breeders-pet-store/ridgefield-ct-activities/comment-page-1/#comment-8526

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-72475704371148216902010-06-12T21:44:00.001-04:002010-06-12T21:46:12.009-04:00The Story

"I don't remember much from the place I was born. It was cramped and dark, and we were never played with by the humans. I remember Mom and her soft fur, but she was often sick, and very thin. She had hardly any milk for me and my brothers and sisters. I remember many of them dying, and I missed them so.I do remember the day I was taken from Mom. I was so sad and scared, my milk teeth had only

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-24621097105854156862010-06-10T13:40:00.003-04:002010-06-10T14:07:09.314-04:00NEWS - Ridgefield Press, June 10

ANOTHER PET STORE PUPPY DIESby Macklin Reid, Press StaffAnother puppy from True Breeders store in Branchville has been put down, and the buyer reports that she has gotten a refund of the purchase price and is awaiting reimbursement for her veterinary bills. "I have never purchased a dog from a pet store before," said Kim Wakuluk of New Milford. "Besides feeling like a fool, I am sad for my child,

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-55983666554999960522010-06-09T15:07:00.002-04:002010-06-09T15:10:13.633-04:00Support Against Puppy Mills

Visit our support page at http://againstpuppymills.chipin.com/support-against-puppy-mills. Please consider making a small donation to help cover the costs of website maintenance, office supplies and printing. Your support helps spread the truth about puppy mills and ends the cruel cycle of commercial dog breeding!Please contact us for information about making a donation via check or mail.Thank

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-41822929544168266362010-06-02T12:55:00.004-04:002010-06-02T12:57:16.440-04:00What is a Dog Auction?

You've heard all about puppy mills in the news and online - but what is a dog AUCTION?Visit our friends at Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions to learn more about what happens to the puppies that DON'T make it to the pet store...http://www.banohiodogauctions.com/

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-26902173733607866282010-03-19T16:56:00.002-04:002010-03-19T17:12:50.046-04:00HALL OF SHAME - Issac Martin and the Puppy Patch, Watertown, CT

WHO: Pam and Joe Colaninno, Owners of The Puppy Patch 1044 Main Street, Watertown, CT 06795Isaac MartinOhio Dog Breeder - USDA #31A0015Sells dogs to The Puppy PatchWHY:The Puppy Patch has purchased dogs from Isaac Martin of Shiloh, OH, and sold them to unsuspecting customers in their Watertown, CT. store. Isaac Martin has received NUMEROUS citations and has CONSISTENTLY failed United States

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-16185977718728672822010-03-19T16:45:00.003-04:002010-03-19T16:52:45.482-04:00NEWS - Ridgefield Press, March 15

Getting a dog shouldn't be easyLetter to the EditorI would like to say how sorry I am to the Muniz family who endured the heart-wrenching loss of their pet. They were sold a sick animal and lost more than $2,000 trying to save it. This is sad but an all too common by-product of the puppy mill trade. The Muniz family probably thought that when Ms. DiCarlo said her dogs were from local breeders,

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-63744225318697907782010-03-19T16:40:00.002-04:002010-03-19T16:45:28.903-04:00NEWS - Ridgefield Press, March 11

Puppy mills and the truthLetters to the EditorChristine DiCarlo seems not to know truth from a dead dog. If you buy Hormel meat from Stop & Shop, you have bought Hormel meat. If you buy puppies from a puppy mill broker, you have bought puppy mill dogs. Christine DiCarlo may be stupid, but we are not.Christine DiCarlo flat out lied in saying "Nothing is coming from puppy mills." She flat out lied

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-1395945121667514422010-03-19T16:22:00.000-04:002010-03-19T16:45:52.724-04:00NEWS - Ridgefield Press, March 11

Puppy issue is nauseatingLetter to the EditorHaving just read the letter "Truck Unloads Midwest Puppies" (March 11), I am nauseated by what I read, that such utterly compassion-less dealings go on in this town of what is considered to be an educated society.How on earth can this ghastly puppy-selling business be allowed to continue, when strong evidence exists that it is supporting puppy mill

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-45034419282478031202010-03-15T15:59:00.000-04:002010-03-28T16:01:18.434-04:00NEWS - Ridgefield Press, March 15

True Breeders resumes puppy sales after state lifts quarantineby Macklin ReidLink HereTrue Breeders, the Branchville puppy store closed by the state two weeks ago, passed an inspection by Connecticut Animal Control Officer Nancy Jarvis today and has reopened.The store Route 7 has state approval to resume all aspects of its business, including the sale of dogs.“The state animal control officer

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-24313498460560183182010-03-15T10:21:00.003-04:002010-03-15T10:50:24.915-04:00The Hunte Connection - Where True Breeders gets their puppies

Ridgefield pet store, True Breeders, has made several statements about where their puppies are from - including the Hunte Corporation of Missouri. Please visit these links to read about the Hunte Corporation and why you should NOT purchase a Hunte puppy:USDA INSPECTION REPORTS - citing the Hunte Corporation for numerous violations, such as sale of puppies under the minimum age of 8 weeks, failure

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-7236294610869790072010-03-15T09:42:00.002-04:002010-03-15T09:49:01.616-04:00Bronx Dog Fighters Face Justice - THIS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17

MORE INFO HERE: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2008/06/15/2008-06-15_16_pitbulls_found_in_bronx_dogfighting_h.htmlhttp://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/13875/NY/US/http://stopdogfightingnownyc.wetpaint.com/page/Bronx%20Dog%20Fighters%20Found%20Guilty-%20Sentencing%20on%20Wednesday,%20March%2017,%202010On March 17, 2010, Alexander Estephane and Juan Toledo, convicted dog fighters, will be

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-67586128325410328482010-03-12T09:12:00.000-05:002010-03-15T09:14:20.209-04:00NEWS - Couple reimbursed for price of dead puppy - Ridgefield Press, March 12

Couple reimbursed for price of dead puppyWritten by Macklin Reid, Press StaffThe purchasers of the puppy that was put down after being diagnosed with parvovirus confirmed Friday that the True Breeders store in Branchville had reimbursed them what they’d paid for the dog.“Yes, we did get refunded the purchase price of the dog, Oprah — $1,603,” said Cheryl Muniz.So far, the couple has not been

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-25014595030797169182010-03-11T09:10:00.001-05:002010-03-15T09:12:30.824-04:00NEWS - State orders quarantine at store after dog with parvovirus dies - Wilton Bulletin, March 11

State orders quarantine at store after dog with parvovirus diesWritten by Macklin ReidA teacup Yorkshire Terrier was put down after unsuccessful treatment for the highly contagious canine parvovirus, a diagnosis which led state authorities to impose a 14-day quarantine on True Breeders, a new “puppy store” on Route 7 in Branchville where the dog had been purchased less than a week before.“It was

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-55740623182549802452010-03-11T09:09:00.000-05:002010-03-15T09:10:26.794-04:00NEWS - Parvo: What is it and what can be done to avoid it? - Ridgefield Press, March 11

Parvo: What is it and what can be done to avoid it?Written by Jack SandersCanine parvovirus is considered life-threatening and highly contagious to puppies and younger dogs, although older dogs that have been through their full series of “puppy shots” are generally protected from it.The death of a dog from this disease is what prompted the state to quarantine the puppy sales for 14 days at True

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-6570158785187364452010-03-11T09:07:00.000-05:002010-03-15T09:08:58.994-04:00NEWS - True Breeders owner says she is still open for non-puppy sales, training - Ridgefield Press, March 11

True Breeders owner says she is still open for non-puppy sales, trainingWritten by The Ridgefield PressChristine DiCarlo, owner of True Breeders, issued a statement Wednesday, expressing sympathy to the family of the dog that died, and reporting that her store is still in business for non-puppy sales and for training. Her statement follows:"I feel the need to express my heartfelt sympathy to the

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-84087483166994284982010-03-08T20:58:00.002-05:002010-03-15T09:06:37.767-04:00NEWS - State Closes Ridgefield "Puppy Store" After Finding Deadly Virus - Ridgefield Press, March 8

State closes Ridgefield "puppy store" after finding deadly virusWritten by Macklin Reid, Press StaffThe state has shut down True Breeders, the controversial puppy store on Route 7 in Branchville, imposing a 14-day quarantine on Friday, March 5, after a local veterinarian diagnosed a puppy purchased there with the canine parvo virus, which is often fatal to puppies.“On Friday, one of our officers

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-15096566996965236412010-03-07T22:07:00.002-05:002010-03-07T22:10:37.459-05:00PARVO VIRUS ALERT!

Ridgefield, CT pet store True Breeders was closed down by the Connecticut State Department of Agriculture after a puppy died from parvovirus. Before you go anywhere NEAR the store, check out this information on CANINE PARVO VIRUS:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canine_parvovirusIf you touch any store puppies WASH YOUR HANDS, SHOES AND CLOTHES BEFORE TOUCHING YOUR OWN DOG! This is a highly contagious

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-43664219590357419342010-03-07T15:37:00.002-05:002010-03-07T15:38:11.383-05:00What do YOU think??

True Breeders was shut down for a 2 week quarantine by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture due to a canine parvovirus infection.What are YOUR thoughts??

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-1183052007517835512010-02-10T11:39:00.002-05:002010-02-10T11:42:39.467-05:00Store Hours??

Observers reported yesterday (Tuesday, February 9) that True Breeders Pet Store was closed at 5:30pm - if they do not open until 11am today (Wednesday) that means the poor animals inside are alone, possibly without food or clean water, and possibly in their own urine/feces for almost 18 hours?????????????????Considering the snow storm today, most people are choosing not to venture outside on the

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-62220842929676713142010-02-06T14:20:00.002-05:002010-03-15T09:06:01.580-04:00NEWS - Ridgefield Press, February 6

Among breeders, ACA is nothingLetters to the EditorIn response to Christine DiCarlo's claim that her dogs are registered with the ACA instead of the AKC, let me explain that the ACA is but one of a dozen online sites that send "registration" papers to pet shops. They are scams, looking for a way to help puppy mill operators appear legitimate. They will register any dog, and they promise nothing

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-25766827611539866502010-02-05T14:15:00.002-05:002010-03-15T09:05:48.087-04:00NEWS - Ridgefield Press, February 5

Don't support puppy millsLetters to the EditorOver the past many years, my family and I have had three wonderful dogs. For each of them I researched the breed, investigated several breeders, and made home (yes, home, not breeding facility) visits. While there, I was able to not only meet the breeder, but also see the puppies and their parents, while asking tons of questions. Just as importantly,

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-73390261086821177802010-01-30T10:54:00.004-05:002010-01-30T11:20:37.971-05:00How DO you know those are puppy mill puppies????

We received several emails over the past few weeks regarding the puppies for sale in such stores as True Breeders (Ridgefield, CT) and Puppies of Westport (Westport, CT):"Out of curiosity, how do they know they're coming from Puppy Mills? It doesn't say in here, and I would think that is an important piece of information. How can a consumer tell the difference?"From our website: ABOUT PET

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-27169755977257927222010-01-26T10:22:00.004-05:002010-03-19T16:38:47.814-04:00NEWS - Puppy Store Opens, Prompting a Protest - Ridgefield Press, January 26

Puppy store opens, prompting a protest Written by Macklin Reid, Press Staff Tuesday, 26 January 2010A store selling puppies has opened in Branchville, prompting vehement opposition from dog lovers convinced — despite protestations otherwise from the owner — that it will serve as an outlet for “puppy mills” that breed dogs under inhumane conditions.“I’m an animal lover all the way,” said Christine

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-9069835995862726922010-01-25T14:05:00.002-05:002010-03-15T09:05:17.472-04:00NEWS - Ridgefield Press, January 25

Puppy store lacks documentsLetters to the EditorI attended a meeting the first selectman had with True Breeder store owner, Christine DiCarlo. It was to learn from where her puppies would come, and other particulars. It was clearly stated that no one at the meeting had the desire, intent nor standing to interfere with the legitimate right to run the business and lease the property. Ms. DiCarlo

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-80385767129176563382010-01-25T10:27:00.003-05:002010-03-19T16:37:12.953-04:00NEWS - Redding Pilot, January 25

Learn more about protest at new puppy storeLetters to the EditorTo the Editor:The Pilot hasn’t reported on a local controversy of interest to dog lovers, probably because it’s being played out on Route 7 in Branchville. The puppy store that recently opened there was easy to find on Saturday because of the placard-waving protesters parading outside, with support from passing motorists. With so

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-90278251354786760192010-01-22T10:25:00.003-05:002010-03-19T16:36:34.791-04:00NEWS - Ridgefield Press, January 22

Don’t buy puppies from a pet storeLetters to the EditorI am saddened by the uninformed coverage of the protest directed at True Breeders Pet Shop in Ridgefield. Despite the hour long interview Leslie Kohl and I gave Mr. Reid and the ream of information about the pet shop/puppy mill connection, The Ridgefield Press simply took the word of the store’s owners about where the puppies came from

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-40016276781845974782010-01-17T13:27:00.001-05:002010-01-17T13:30:32.950-05:00Our First Protest!!!!!

OUR FIRST PROTEST!!Saturday, January 16th was our first protest of True Breeders in Ridgefield!!True Breeders were obviously not happy to have us there, but thanks to the advice and guidance of the Ridgefield Police Department, we held a successful and legal protest! We had about a ½ dozen members protesting from 12noon until 3:30pm. The weather was good for a January afternoon, and the honks and

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-77499248019066093622010-01-15T17:47:00.002-05:002010-01-15T17:49:05.922-05:00PROTEST TOMORROW!

TRUE BREEDERS STORE PROTEST TOMORROW!Saturday, January 16, 2010TIME: 11am - 3pmLOCATION: In front of/across street from Georgetown Travel Agency41 Ethan Allen Highway (Route 7)Ridgefield, CT 06877-6206PARKING:Please park in the commuter lot of the Branchville Train Station. It is about a 100 yards from the store on the right hand side. Please do NOT park in front of the store or in the store lot.

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-79496121111430785702010-01-10T13:44:00.004-05:002010-01-17T19:21:09.641-05:00BREEDERS SUSPENDED BY AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

2 of the puppies for sale in True Breeders are "English mastiffs" - their store identification card states they were bred by Stephen and Teresa Holsey in Oklahoma (see previous post about Oklahoma breeders!!!)The Holsey's were fined and suspended in 2009 by the American Kennel Club Management Disciplinary Committee. On April 13, 2009, the Holsey's were fined $2500 for:- non-compliance with AKC

Against Puppy Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17504097044133481727noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695137047475166756.post-63060387225720457632010-01-09T14:16:00.004-05:002010-01-09T14:36:12.870-05:00Ridgefield Store Opening

A new pet store opened in Ridgefield, CT this week - True Breeders, located on Rt 7 near the Branchville train station.There are currently 5 puppies available for sale in the store. The information cards on display say the puppies are from 2 different breeders - one located in Bridgeport, CT and the other in Oklahoma. Oklahoma is one of several midwest states known to have puppy mills - please

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