tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30417377041589260642024-03-18T22:06:31.566-07:00Puppy Mill Awareness Southeast MichiganPam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-89094475706567616132020-04-01T06:36:00.000-07:002020-04-06T07:15:30.660-07:00Harbor Springs becomes first city to prohibit all live animal sales
Bluff overlooking Harbor Springs, MI, Janie Jenkins
Emmet County’s resort community leads animal welfare efforts
by prohibiting all animal sales, including online pet retail sales.
On January 6, 2020, Harbor Springs became the first city in Michigan to prohibit all animal sales and the fourth city to restrict online retailers in an effort to protect animals bred on Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-48248862546514259952019-12-20T07:51:00.001-08:002019-12-20T08:18:11.126-08:00How to find a humane pet in Michigan
Paws for Life "Pop up Adoption Center" at the Oakland Mall (2019)
I am often asked “Do you keep track of good dog breeders in Michigan?” or “Is there a list out there?” Unfortunately, I don’t and there is no list, but I can tell you where to begin your humane search to find a pet.
Shelters are the best route!
The best way to humanely find a pet is to adopt through your local Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-16901229059359862372019-09-27T06:45:00.000-07:002019-09-27T06:45:27.672-07:00Washtenaw County passes pet retail resolution protecting puppies, kittens, ferrets, rabbits, birds and reptiles
Ann Arbor, MI (September 19, 2019) – HSHV and Puppy Mill Awareness of Southeast Michigan applaud the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners for unanimously passing a resolution to encourage local communities to adopt a Humane Pet Acquisition Ordinance, as introduced by Commissioner Andy Labarre.
It is well-known that commercial breeding facilities, known as puppy and kitten mills, are Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-65563064491612255342019-04-27T06:17:00.001-07:002019-04-27T06:19:39.664-07:00Five tips to avoid a puppy scam or puppy mill
Shopping for a
puppy online?
Five tips to avoid a
scam or puppy mill
1. Avoid
online sellers willing to ship pets. Never buy or “adopt” a puppy over
the internet without meeting the seller, the puppy’s mother or seeing the
kennel conditions. If the seller is offering to ship the puppy overnight
or via ground transport, ask about the route the puppy will take. Often Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-23067552286592596552019-04-26T14:00:00.001-07:002019-04-26T14:01:18.841-07:00Predatory pet leasing schemes in MichiganIn 2017, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) issued consumer alerts through the Better Business Bureau and media outlets warning families about predatory financing practices, including “pet leasing” where the puppies are held as collateral.
Financing options allow puppy stores to sell puppies to families who otherwise are not able to payPam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-13929863053788819792019-04-11T06:52:00.000-07:002019-04-11T06:52:27.949-07:00Animal cruelty still a low priority in Oakland County
Only 15 tickets issued in a three-year period, most not prosecuted
A report issued by Puppy Mill Awareness of Southeast Michigan to
the Oakland County Public Services Department in 2017 outlined major
shortcomings with Oakland County Animal Control (OCAC). The document,
which compiled dispatch, ticketing, and courtroom data from 2013-2015, alleged
that OCAC is not enforcing basicPam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-37438371006415834202019-04-10T14:16:00.000-07:002019-04-12T11:06:44.374-07:00Parking lot puppy sellers on probation move to Oxford, MI
Kimberly Ann Kalec
September 27, 2018
Stephen Andrew Kalec
February 24, 2015
(OXFORD, MI) Within a few months of having her dogs and puppies seized, Kimberly
Ann Kalec was scheduling a c-section for a pregnant English Bulldog, obtaining more
puppies from her broker and selling more sick puppies.
Kalec has been involved in puppy retail sales in Livonia since
2013 withPam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-9879129039521513032019-02-20T14:19:00.000-08:002019-02-20T14:37:15.697-08:00Petland Novi is court ordered to provide a list of their breeders
Petland Novi is court ordered to provide a list of its breeders, brokers and employees for the past five years.
Today, attorney Jenifer Measel
prevailed during the second hearing in the Rose vs Petland Novi case. Judge
Phyllis McMillen ended the “discovery battle” by offering time for the
attorneys to hammer out a list of questions not fully answered. During that
time, Petland’s attorneyPam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-54623403618040974082019-02-18T12:23:00.000-08:002019-02-18T12:42:22.551-08:00Petland Novi due in court
Pet store stonewalls buyers by refusing to provide complete
answers to questions regarding its business practices
MEDIA ADVISORY: February 18, 2019
CONTACT: Pam Sordyl, 734-718-7100, pamsordyl@gmail.com
NOVI, MICHIGAN – The
third Petland Novi civil case is headed for hearings on Wednesday, February 20,
2019 at 8:30 am at the Oakland County Circuit Courthouse (located at 1200
Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-85154972712760002802019-02-18T05:07:00.000-08:002019-02-18T05:09:52.507-08:00Families file lawsuit against Grandville puppy store, state investigates
Lawsuit claims The Barking Boutique knowingly sold puppies with illnesses violating the Consumer Protection Act
PRESS RELEASE: February
18, 2019
CONTACT: Pam Sordyl, 734-718-7100,
pamsordyl@gmail.com
GRANDVILLE,
MICHIGAN – Four families who purchased companion animals from The Barking Boutique
(2939 Wilson Ave SW Suite 104, Grandville, MI), have filed a lawsuit seeking
Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-458829651381659122019-01-28T06:04:00.003-08:002019-01-28T06:11:14.273-08:00PRESS RELEASE: Notorious Ohio puppy broker named as defendant in Michigan lawsuit
A
Michigan man is suing Petland Novi, their breeder and broker after being hospitalized
with a multi-drug resistant Campylobacter infection. The BBB investigates.
PRESS RELEASE: January 28, 2019
CONTACT: Pam
Sordyl, 734-718-7100 pamsordyl@gmail.com
FRESNO, OHIO
- The third lawsuit filed against Petland’s Novi Michigan location now lists
defendants Holmes for Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-61885353726117120712019-01-27T14:33:00.000-08:002019-01-28T08:27:27.032-08:00Notorious Ohio puppy broker, Abe Miller named in Michigan Petland Campylobacter lawsuit
(January 2019) Court documents file by
the attorney for Petland now lists Holmes for Canines and/or Twin Creek Kennels
as the defendant “John Doe Broker” in a recent lawsuit filed against Petland’s Novi
Michigan location after a Northville man was hospitalized shortly after purchasing
a sick puppy from the Twelve Oaks Mall location.
The plaintiffs, Doug and Dawn Rose, are
seeking Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-56766610397085359342018-12-28T17:47:00.001-08:002018-12-28T19:03:54.358-08:00Bills to increase penalties for animal cruelty approved by Snyder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 28,
2018
Subject: Bills to increase penalties
for animal cruelty approved by Snyder
Contact: Pam Sordyl, 734-718-7100
pamsordyl@gmail.com
(LANSING, MI) Bills to increase penalties
for animal cruelty targeting domestic violence situations, neglect of a large
number of animals, and deliberate cruelty to companion animals were approved by
Governor Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-46329728802258617282018-12-10T10:18:00.001-08:002018-12-10T10:18:11.161-08:00Citizens to testify at Michigan capitol urging lawmakers to reject pro-puppy mill bills
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2018
CONTACT:
Pam Sordyl, 734-718-7100 pamsordyl@gmail.com
(LANSING,
MI) Concerned citizens, animal sheltering and animal
control professionals, and animal protection groups from across the state will
assemble at the Senate Binsfeld Building (201 Townsend St) in Lansing on
Tuesday, December 11 to provide testimony in opposition to legislation that
Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-43597072000446020812018-12-10T08:24:00.002-08:002018-12-10T08:34:28.867-08:00The market is not taking care of puppy stores, unsafe places
Kim Miles takes Mt. Clemens store to court after purchasing
a puppy will liver shunts. She will live the rest of her life on a special diet and twice-a-day medication to
keep her liver soft so she can absorb the proper nutrients. The owner is still selling puppies.
As Senator Hune prepares the agenda for the Senate Agriculture Committee meeting tomorrow, animal welfare Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-41629755771364807642018-11-30T08:03:00.000-08:002018-11-30T09:30:34.005-08:00The Petland Bills narrowly passed the house
The controversial “Petland Bills” narrowly passed the
house (HB5917 56 Aye, 52 Nay) yesterday and will move on to the senate for a
committee hearing and senate vote. The republican sponsored bill needed 56
votes to pass.
What went wrong?
Two democrats did not vote and two others voted
'yes' for unknown reasons.
Rep. Tedder (Clarkston) who had voted “no” in caucus Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-33624632379230700362018-11-29T06:39:00.002-08:002018-11-29T06:58:22.405-08:00Petland Novi - Michigan man hospitalized after purchasing infected puppy
Lawsuit filed after man contracts a multi-drug resistant
Campylobacter infection. The CDC traces multi-state
outbreak to Petland stores
PRESS RELEASE: November 28, 2018
CONTACT: Pam Sordyl, 734-828-1400, pmamichinfo@yahoo.com
NOVI, MICHIGAN – A third lawsuit was filed against Petland, located in the Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, MI after a NorthvillePam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-84724496884303903042018-10-06T11:08:00.000-07:002018-10-08T05:46:36.101-07:00Michigan only has 15 puppy selling stores left!
Michigan only has 15
puppy selling stores left!
(view interactive map)
1. Pet Station, Jackson
2. The Family Puppy (Genesee Valley Mall), Flint
3. The Barking Boutique, Grandville
4. Downtown Hound Pet Center Monroe
5. Woof Woof Puppies & Pet Boutique,
Southfield
6. The Family Puppy (Twelve Oaks Mall), Novi
7. Teacups & Toys A Pet Boutique, Birmingham
8. Petland,Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-62623003093760022672018-08-21T05:43:00.003-07:002018-08-21T06:09:12.709-07:00Options for families who purchase sick pets
Purchase a sick puppy?
Sold the wrong breed? Misled by financing options resulting in a high interest
rate loan or even “puppy rental” agreement?
I used to tell Michigan families they had little recourse without specific
Pet Warranty Laws in place, but over the last few years things have changed.
Ten years ago, big box stores would simply ignore families dealing with
excessive veterinaryPam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0Novi, MI, USA42.48059 -83.47549129999998742.386905999999996 -83.636852799999986 42.574274 -83.314129799999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-77454285332234901222018-08-21T05:43:00.002-07:002018-08-21T05:56:50.653-07:00How to file a complaint against a pet store and their veterinarian
Families who have purchased
a sick pet from a pet store or breeder in Michigan should notify the authorities and
licensing agencies.
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pet store, contact the local animal control agency, humane society, or animal
shelter and request that they inspect the facility.
<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]-->Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-65459887362397649292018-08-21T05:43:00.001-07:002018-08-21T05:58:57.542-07:00Warning Puppy Loans and Rental Agreements
Puppy Mill Awareness of SE
Michigan warns families about high interest puppy loans and even puppy “rental
agreements”.
Puppy shoppers can be easily
misled by the financing language because the store employee did not understand the
loan terms or wanted to make the sale by glossing over them.
The puppy loans include attractive
low monthly payments, yet payments are spread over years Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0Novi, MI, USA42.48059 -83.47549129999998742.386905999999996 -83.636852799999986 42.574274 -83.314129799999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-32574740250245287582018-08-21T05:43:00.000-07:002018-09-12T08:28:43.069-07:00A long list of unfair and deceptive acts
(Detroit, MI) Puppy Mill Awareness of SE Michigan warns
families about the long list of unfair and deceptive practices found at puppy
stores and offers guidance on how to obtain refunds, file complaints and outlaw puppy
mill dogs in their community.
The organization warns Michigan is a buyer beware state. "Pet stores are no longer
licensed or regulated by the state and local law Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-69763231310694472952018-05-23T11:01:00.000-07:002018-05-23T11:01:03.499-07:00Stand by! "The Petland Bills" are not dead just yet
STAND BY!
Although “The Petland Bills” did not have enough votes for a third reading in
the house today, we will have to keep a close eye on them! The bills,
HB5917/HB5916, will not be officially ‘dead’ until the session ends in
December. The bill sponsor, Rep. Hank Vaupel could still try to push the bills
through before the summer recess which is likely to end early June. Legislators
will Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-86732966973461671942018-05-22T04:16:00.004-07:002018-05-22T04:16:57.553-07:00Nine more families file lawsuit against Novi Pet Store
Two dozen families claim Petland
Novi knowingly sold puppies
with genetic issues, illnesses and disease from substandard breeders
violating the Consumer Protection Act
PRESS
RELEASE: April 27, 2018
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CONTACT:
Pam Sordyl, 734-828-1400, pmamichinfo@yahoo.com
NOVI, MICHIGAN – On
April 20th, 2018 a second lawsuit was filed Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041737704158926064.post-41278408823202408872018-05-21T09:09:00.003-07:002018-12-03T05:25:16.656-08:00(PRESS RELEASE) Genesee County Passes Resolution Opposing HB5917/5916 - Pro Puppy Mill Bills
For Immediate Release
May 21, 2018
Genesee and Macomb County Commissions pass resolutions opposing
legislation that preempts local control of animal welfare and consumer
protection ordinances
The Genesee County Commission has
just voted in favor of a resolution opposing HB 5916/5917, two bills in the Michigan
legislature that would protect cruel puppy mills and their pet store Pam Sordylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10217690413058239169noreply@blogger.com0