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Last week Puppy Mill Awareness of SE Mich, the Michigan Humane Society and powerhouse lawmakers announced the Puppy Protection Act at the capital!   This critical piece of legislation will crack down on puppy mills and put up a roadblock for any puppy mill that’s looking to locate here in Michigan. We will need your help in getting the bills passed. Read more... Our state must act now to

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While a puppy under the tree might seem festive this time of year, the industry that stocks stores like Petland is full of Scrooges. Pet store puppies are mass-produced by commercial breeders (a.k.a. "puppy mills") who keep hundreds of dogs in cramped, unsanitary conditions, breeding the females over and over. Due to poor veterinary care and little to no socialization, that pet store puppy with

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While the puppies in Petland USA stores may look cute in their cages, chances are the puppies have led miserable lives that threaten their health from the day they’re born. Petland USA is the country’s largest chain of stores that sell puppies. Most of Petland’s animals come from puppy mills, where thousands of dogs are bred again and again to supply the pet trade. Dogs are kept in cramped,

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Of course animal lovers are not fond of the used-car term “Lemon” when referring to our pet family members.  Some are calling the proposed bill the “Pet Warranty Law”. Whatever the label, most people do not like animals treated as merchandise and wonder why we even allow pet sales when shelter pets are euthanized every day. Well, times are changing and we are headed in that direction. Banning of

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Oakland County car enthusiasts to drive home the message about the puppy mill/pet store connection We are hosting a car cruise for their fourth annual Puppy Mill Awareness Day at Boomers Roadhouse, 6650 Highland Road in Waterford, on Tuesday, September 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The cruise is called “Driving Away Puppy Mills” and will offer dog-loving car cruisers a chance to win dog

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A "Pet Lemon Law" has been introduced in Michigan to offer consumer protections for purchasers of dogs, cats and ferrets. Under S.B. 574, people who purchase sick or diseased animals from pet shops, breeders or dealers would have specific recourse against the sellers.Puppy Mill Awareness of Southeast Michigan applauds Sen. Steve Bieda (D-Warren) for leading S.B. 574, which would offer options for

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We send sent letters to the owners of Westland Dog Food Co. located at 37687 Ford Rd., asking them to stop selling puppies that come from puppy mills and instead to feature only rescued and adoptable dogs in their store. We hope that Westland Dog Food Co. will join the ranks of so many other pet supply stores across the nation and adopt a policy to help stop pet overpopulation.A formal invitation

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On Friday, July 29, 2011 Paws-N-Claws posted their closer signs. Grand Closing 8/12 – 8/14.Selling puppies does not save a business; it only brings on bad news.Our Paws-N-Claws campaign started as one of several Holiday Round-A-Bouts, but turned into a 6-month boycott with strong local support. We held 36 protests from November 2010 - May 2011. From blizzards to gale force winds- we were out

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Does everyone remember the Laura Springborn case from last spring? One of the headlines read “ Gregory Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty Turns Herself In”. Springborn opened Pet Paradise Plus store stocked with puppies in Stockbridge, Mi in 2010. It was soon surrounded by protesters and eventually raided by the Ingham County ACO in May 2010. An investigation led them to her home in Gregory (

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Puppy Mill Awareness was thrilled to be apart the PAHFest this year! Many of our Petland Campaign team members participated as extras in "Holding out for Buster" a short film highlighting our Petland protest!In the film, a little girl is pining over her long-lost dog, and her comedic mother tries to make her child happy (in her own way). They become more educated while going down the path to add

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Guardian Angle Animal Rescue (GAAR), home-based in Livonia, is committed to participating in peaceful demonstrations at the Twelve Oaks Mall – home to Petland. Sandra Mezza, the rescues founder and president, has been rounding up nearly 20 volunteers each month including many youths who are learning to stand up for a cause for the first time. They make their own signs and wave on passer-bys.This

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The Humane Society of the United States published another article "Puncturing the Puppy Mill Pipeline" that highlights many of our projects here in Michigan.They also mentioned us in their Annual Report.I hope the stories inspire groups in other states to hit the streets too.

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Puppy Mill Awareness Meetup’s petition has reached over a thousand signatures after being launched in May. Our petition urges Paws-N-Claws pet store to stop selling puppies and start supporting adoptions instead.End Puppy Sales in Eastpointe Michigan (Petition)Petitioning the puppy-selling store is part of our local boycott that included 6-months of staged protests outside of Paws-N-Claws. We

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There is only one Petland store remaining in Michigan, located at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi. Petland is the nation’s largest puppy retailer who has been exposed locally by Channel 7, the Humane Society of the United States and Animal Planet. Now Michigan dog advocates from the Puppy Mill Awareness Meetup have been calling on the store to stop supporting puppy mills and start supporting rescue.Join

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"Flint and Detroit area dog advocates share a moment of silence at local puppy pet stores"On the eve of Mother’s Day local dog advocates came together in a moment of silence for the 130,000+ breeding mothers caged in Midwest puppy-factories. Vigils hosted by Puppy Mill Awareness of Southeast Michigan were held at The Family Puppy pet store in Flint and Paws-N-Claws pet store in Eastpointe.“It was

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This Mother’s Day weekend give a voice to the 130,000+ breeding mothers working overtime in puppy-factories producing litters for Mother’s Day gifts. Join our Flint and Eastpointe teams for vigil-demonstrations at the following locations: Saturday, May 7, 2011The Family Puppy 12 – 3 p.mGenesee Valley Center3341 S Linden Rd Flint, MIRSVP Now!Paws-n-Claws 4 – 6 p.m.19100 E. 10 Mile Eastpointe,

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On Thursday morning ABC News - Good Morning America, aired a segment on designer dogs. Not only did they promote these dogs as great pets for people who live in cities, have allergies, or don't want a barking dog, but they also stated that the breeding of these mixes produces only the best traits of both breeds in the offspring. They stated that to get these quality puppies you have to pay up to

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Last month a new Meetup member joined with some fresh ideas. Akshay, a UofM student, approached me after our Grassroots workshop with his concerns over puppy classified ads. I wasn’t sure what to tell him as there are several roadblocks. First, most newspapers won’t prohibit puppy sale ads because they are being paid well for each and they certainly need all the cash they can get right now.

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The Puppy Mill Awareness Meetup of Southeast Michigan has completed a study of puppy-selling pet stores in Michigan. The primary goal of the study was to determine breeder information to help protect conscientious customers from unknowingly contributing to animal neglect and abuse in distant states.Michigan Puppy-selling Pet Shop StudySummary of the findings:There are approximately 50

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As Valentine's Day draws near, breeding mothers in puppy mills/commercial breeding facilities will be working overtime to meet the seasonal demand for pet store puppies. Please help us speak out on their behalf and join us for peaceful rallies at Paws N Claws, in Eastpointe on 2/12 Noon, 2/13 Noon and 2/14 3:30.Find the details on our Calendar

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As of November 2010, there are 100 remaining Petland stores in 23 states. At least two stores do not sell dogs and cats. The number of stores has declined every year since 2007 and hasn't been this low since 2003. In 2010 the number of states with Petland stores has decreased to just 23, and 14 of those states have just one or two stores.Ohio = 20Florida = 16Texas = 11Illinois = 11Georgia =

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Did everyone have a nice Christmas? Or are you glad it is over? I just wanted to thank everyone for braving the weather and raising hell at the malls this year. I love campaigning in Macomb – our Eastsiders are great! I think everyone would agree we are receiving A LOT of support from the public.From Thanksgiving to the New Year (six weeks) we….had 28 members participate in pet store

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Puppy Mill Awareness Plans Round-A-Bout RalliesAdvocate group wants consumers to think twice about buying a puppy from a pet store this holiday season. Find out why these stores are listed in the Michigan’s Pet Store Hall of Shame. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 23, 2010CONTACT: Pam Sordyl, 734-718-7100, leroybrown01@yahoo.comGENESEE, MACOMB & OAKLAND COUNTIES, Mich. – Starting Friday, November

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If you were not one of the 60 protesters who helped us closed down Petland Westland last month, you can still appreciate this blog and will want to join us now in Novi to take on the last Petland in Michigan!Sending out the photo of the “This Petland Location is closed” was probably the highlight of the entire year for me. Our investment in this Petland paid off and will continue to pay off as we

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On October 28th, 2010 my clients (the dogs) won again! Joe Yaquinto was sentenced to 20 months in prison without bond. With our letters and attendance at the hearing, Judge Talon did not hesitate to restrict Joe from working with animals on parole!Dani, who purchased two sick puppies from Joe, testified she found Joe through an advertisement on Petfinder.com. She had a business card for Sporting

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Puppy Mill Awareness is warning the public to think twice about buying a puppy as a gift for the holidays.Yesterday consumers filed more complaints with the Brighton Township Planning Department against Terry Adams of Parkside Builders in Brighton Township for selling puppies out of his pole barn without a license.Parkside Builders is located at 4413 Kenstington Road, in Milford, Mich. There is

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On June 8th,2010, Cherie Lane of My Puppy Paradise sold a very ill Pomeranian puppy. It was reported that the puppies from that litter looked lethargic. The pom was later diagnosed with parvo – a deadly virus. The township was notified of the situation and investigated the facility.On June 29th, local Animal Control found over 50 dogs on the property. Cherie Lane was ticketed for not having them

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I developed a guide for Michigan residents and families who have purchased a sick puppy from a pet store or breeder. Since we have been hosting rallies every Saturday at the Petland Westland, we have been meeting families with sick dogs just about every weekend. I decided to put together a checklist based on some things they already did on their own and other activities I have come across while

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Last night the St. Clair County Commissioner Bohm, stated “Less is more” when it comes to the Dog Kennel Ordinance. Was he speaking for all the Commissioners? Who would ever think less could possibly be more when there are large commercial breeding operations churning out puppies for profit in their backyards. The county needs standards that are enforceable.St. Clair County has 7 kennels allowed

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Over the past four months we have toured all corners of the Southeast Michigan Area, including Flint, asking pet supply stores to pledge not to sell puppies. Our initial goal was 40 stores to earn a press release.After 7 counties, 35 cities later, drum rooooooll…..we have approximately 98 store pledges!With Pet Supply Plus’s network of stores, we exceeded our goal and also all the other states!

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We love Animal Planet!!! If you were excited about the Petland episode – let’em know. Hopefully there was so much interest in the show, they will run it again.Did everyone tune in last night? Pat and I both chuckled when the savvy Petland Manager went on and on about how they go beyond state regulations. He even looked like a slick salesman. However, what can really confuse the public are the

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First blog post! Assuming my Monthly Letters are not enough, I thought I would start sharing some of my “stories from the road”. I have been all over South East Detroit visiting pet supply stores and now attending Linda Springborn’s hearings. This is where we start learning about prosecution and the laws surrounding our breeders.Ms. Springborns hearing was a little different from the others I

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