Dumping of puppy mill dogs shows need for enforcement - Philadelphia Inquirer (blog)

Dumping of puppy mill dogs shows need for enforcement Philadelphia Inquirer (blog) Among the Amish and Mennonite breeders the most common method of destruction was,and probably still is, bullet to the head. (Commercial kennel owners under the dog law may no longer shoot their animals, but any other breeder or dog owner may do so.) ...

PETS OF THE WEEK: Two pups seek new home - Mineral Wells Index

PETS OF THE WEEK: Two pups seek new home Mineral Wells Index By Ellen Hargle | Special to the Index They are Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix and are likely full siblings, estimated to be around 1-year-old. These two energetic toy dogs showed up during a garage sale in the southeast part of town near Boyce Ditto Public ...

San Clemente rejects plea to revisit vote against pet-sales ban - OCRegister

San Clemente rejects plea to revisit vote against pet-sales ban OCRegister Staff members at the San Clemente /Dana Point Animal Shelter show some of the Pomeranian puppies that were taken from a Dana Point home in 2005. The puppies were treated for parasites and other ailments. San Clemente has no pet stores that sell dogs ... and more »

Where did Missouri's 'puppy mill' debate go? - STLtoday.com

Where did Missouri's 'puppy mill' debate go? STLtoday.com And some breeders were forced out by the weak economy, Strange said. Anna Bresler of Cabool, Mo., was among the 182 commercial breeders who relinquished a state license last year. She ran Itty Bitty Pets, a 10-dog kennel specializing in Pomeranians. and more »

Special Report: Dognapping - WALB-TV

Special Report: Dognapping WALB-TV "I don't know why anyone would want to steal her other than she looks like a puppy," said Smith. She's posted hundreds of fliers all across southwest Georgia, gone on TV, created a facebook page, contacted radio stations and is now offering a reward ... and more »