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The USDA and Puppy Mills: A Crash Course

The USDA and Puppy Mills: A Crash Course

Many have heard of the USDA (it’s stamped on organic food labels, meat labels, and other everyday grocery store items), and many have heard of puppy mills. But the fact that puppy mills are regulated by the USDA is a little-known fact to most people.

Why Are We Still Breeding and Buying Pets?

575: A number to remember

Are you (Dog) Management Material?

Frankie is the kind of dog you just want to grab and hug. He’s small, has crazy scruffy hair, a big black nose and short crooked legs.

Dog Auctions

A little-known aspect of the pet trade

Tour de Pet Stores

An inside look at Los Angeles pet stores and shelters

Send a Fax, Prevent Pet Overpopulation in Los Angeles

AKC and breeders fight to oppose spay/neuter—make your voice heard too!

Animal Lovers Aren’t Giving Up

Move over Posh Puppy, we’re here to stay

Dogs like Buck Need 5 Minutes From You--Today

Have you contacted your Congressperson?

Want to do something about puppy mills in Virginia?

Contact your legislator now

Putting Bad Breeders out of Business: Impossible?

Colorado breeder still in business despite years of complaints, failed inspections

Peaceful Holiday Pet Store Protest: Beverly Hills

Spread the word on Saturday: Adopt, Don’t Buy Puppies!

Saved from Misery in Missouri

They've been rescued--now all they need are forever homes!

Celebrity Puppy Mills?

HSUS proves a Bel Air pet store’s puppy mill connection

Rescued Puppy Mill Dog Gives Back

She’s a holiday elf!

Puppy Mill Survivors Still Wait for Homes

Just two dogs out of 170 still need homes

A Must-See Investigation: Puppy Mills

“When they leave here we don’t have no idea where they’re going.”

Florida Steps Up Pet Store Inspections

Department of Ag. checks pet stores, educates consumers about their rights

Puppy Mill Rescue: In the Home Stretch

Thank you to everyone who helped with this rescue!

what If?

If dogs hadn't been rescued from a commercial breeding facility, what would life be like for them?

Movin' on Up

Puppy mill dogs start going to new homes

Little Mouths, Big Problems

Little Mouths, Big Problems

Bred to Death

Medical problems abound in dogs rescued from a commercial breeder.

What's Under all That Hair?

Rescued dogs get makeovers

Breeder-Go-Round

One dog's history is revealed

From a Bad Breeder to… Las Vegas!

After a long journey, over 20 American Bulldogs are safe in rescue

Hundreds Turn Out for Puppy Mill Awareness Day

Lancaster County event educates the public and brings animal lovers together

Help Wisconsin Protest the Thorp Dog Auction

250 Dogs will be sold at auction on Sep. 22

American Bulldogs Rescued from Breeder

SPCA makes an exception and delivers a happy ending

Court to Decide Fate of 40+ Chihuahuas Today

Round Rock, Texas breeder has been watched by authorities for over a year

Maine—New Law May Not Help With Buxton Puppy Mill Seizure

Dogs could be in limbo for a long time

Minnesota PetSmart Stops Selling Birds

Local bird rescue group invited to adopt birds out from the store

Seized Pet Store Animals Wait in OC Shelter

Next hearing scheduled for October--many other pets at the shelter wait for homes.

Over 230 dogs seized from breeder in Maine

Authorities say it's the largest dog seizure in the state's history

Nebraska Humane Society: Helping Abused Animals

Omaha shelter takes an active role in saving animals from bad situations

Puppy Mill Awareness Day

Event combines fun, education and rescued dogs

Judge Rules in Breeders' Favor

They've been charged with animal cruelty, but get to keep their dogs--for now.

Rescued Dogs May be in Harm’s Way

The custody battle over 127 puppy mill dogs is heating up in Obion Tennessee.

Operation Freebird

134 Dogs rescued from Tennessee puppy mill

What Will it Take to Stop Bad Breeders?

Notorious Pennsylvania breeder in the news again

18 Dogs Lost in Fire: Alleged Pennsylvania Puppy Mill

The kennel was blaze just hours after a visit from county officials.

Florida Pet Store Faces Lawsuit for Selling Sick Puppies

Wizard of Claws under scrutiny again

Share Your Story

New forum for puppy mill survivors

Feral Cats: Earth-Friendly Pest Control

A pilot program for relocating feral cats

Breeder Permit--Appealed

Minnesota continues to fight back against 500-dog breeding facility

The Heart of the Best Friends Network

Best Friends Network members meet face to face at the sanctuary

Nebraska Puppy Mill Closed

Better days ahead for 173 rescued dogs

33rd Annual Utah All Breed Charity Horse Show

Come to the horse show, have fun and meet loving Best Friends horses and dogs available for adoption

Another Puppy Mill on the Brink

How you can help shut down a Virginia puppy mill

Dollars for Dogs

Buy a raffle ticket, fight a puppy mill!

From Puppy Mill to Pet Shop

The truth exposed about one large-scale breeder in Wisconsin

Good Neighbors

Morrison County approves another puppy mill, while others make new ordinances against them.

Great Expectations Part Two: Time

How much of your time do horses need?

Birds Saved From a Life of Breeding

A report from Ziggy's Haven on the recent 500-bird auction.

Two Breeders in Two Weeks

Another large-scale breeder is shut down

Bird Auction Has Welfare Proponents in a Flap


A Golden Opportunity

Puppy mill closes: 83 Golden Retrievers saved from pet stores and a life of breeding

Great Expectations: Thinking of Getting a Horse?

Questions to ask yourself before taking the plunge: Part One

Pet Shop Complaints

What to do if you’ve bought a sick puppy or kitten

You Can Help Shut Down a Puppy Mill

Update from March 14th hearing

Edith Ann: Golden Gate Pasture Pal

Meet this sweet ambassador, and learn how her fans have stepped up in her honor.

This week on the Network Adopt-a-Thon: The love just keeps on coming!

Help us meet our goal by helping these animals go home!

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Help the Wolves in Utah

Public meeting on Wednesday in Salt Lake City--wild wolves need your support!

Spotlight: Middle East Pets Say "Pick Me!"

Middle East Adopt-a-thon: Best Buddies and mellow kitties hope for homes soon.

Middle East Adopt-a-thon: Round Two

Top shelf canines: these dogs are looking to have happy hour--maybe in your home!

Meet the First Animals Featured in the Middle East Network Adopt-a-thon!

Day one: Looking for you! These Middle East animals are ready to go home.

Spay/neuter, adoptions and heartworm treatments—things are looking up for Raven Woods Dogs!


Happiness is a Warm Dog

Black lab named Velvet keeps stranded climbers warm until rescued

A Cadre for Claudine

Vets, trainers, caregivers and an animal communicator pull together a very special dog from Lebanon.

Retired Grand Canyon Pack Mules Look for New Homes

In the market for a mule?

Memorial Service for Reno Rabbits Held at Angel’s Rest

Remembering Reno bunnies

Parelli Level II Seminar in St. George, Utah

Doreen Matheson, 3 Star Parelli Instructor is holding a 2-day seminar on Parelli level II (the “harmony and fun level”) this weekend.

Lots of ways to help the Animals at Raven Woods

What could you do?

Chattanooga Couple Helps Wrap up Bledsoe, TN Rescue


Six things you can do


Paris Strikes Again

Celebutante Paris Hilton can add another line to her list of dubious achievements: Animal Hoarder.

Want to do something about puppy mills in Virginia?

Contact your legislator now

A Rescue Like None Other: Essie the Elephant Dog


What If?

If they hadn’t been rescued, what would life be like?

No Longer Refugees: Sixty Lebanon Animals Find Homes

Read the wrap-up of a very successful event

Find the Pit Bull

Is that a pit bull?

Bailey: Dangerous Doberman?

Or is she a model citizen? You decide!

From Spain to Sweden: Dogs Find New Homes With S.O.S.


How one Woman Helps Dogs and Their Humans in Her Community


Great News for Waiting Dogs at Raven Woods

The dogs are still waiting for homes but thanks to a very generous offer, all will be spayed and neutered!

It Takes a Village...

Community works together to save a stray pit bull

A Quiet Force

Sisters pray for people helping animals

Learning to Speak Horse

Trainers at Best Friends learn a new way to relate to horses

The UK and Sri Lanka: Home and Abroad Animal Welfare


Rescuers Working Together

Calling on your support to help 183 dogs in Louisiana

Friends to the Ferals

Best Friends supports feral cat caregivers in Utah and Arizona

Utah’s Struggle to Make Animal Abuse a Felony


Great Group for Greyhounds

If only every animal had a group like GREY2K USA

A Visit to Bledsoe County


Update: Progress for Abandoned Dogs in Tennessee


A One-Woman Force


Catnippers: Making a Difference for LA's Feral Cats


Psst! A Holiday Tip: Donate to Get Extra Reward Points

American Express cardholders get extra holiday reward points for donating to Best Friends

Rescued Pit Bull Saves the Day


What Breed is Best?


Clergy for Canines

Proposal to curb pit bull fighting persuades from on high

Dogs With a Past Get Help

Trainers work with difficult dogs, giving them a better chance to find homes

Glinda, a Once-Paralyzed Dog is Back on Her Feet

Good witch looking for a great home

Zeus' Grand Adventure

Neapolitan Mastiff escapes euthanasia, looking for hospice home

Shelter at Risk

Struggling cat shelter in South Carolina needs help

Bidding War... Catskill Game Farm

Group rallies support to purchase exotic animals at Oct. 18th auction

Joey's Freedom Run

Longhorn steer makes a break for it and gets a new home in the deal

Remembering Katrina

We are asked to tell the story of one Katrina animal we'll never forget. Here's my story.

One Year After Katrina, Sandy Finally Goes Home

Reuniting my own Katrina foster dog with her family

A Successful Event, Naturally

Adoptable horses show their stuff at the Natural Horse Showdown

Petunia Leaves Tylertown

Senior pit bull gets a new life with training partners

Trainers in Tylertown

The first trainers arrive to select dogs for the Best Friends Training Partners Program

Remaining Tylertown Dogs Get Ready For New Homes

For "difficult dogs," learning life skills may be their ticket to a home

Bear Turns Kitten

Rambunctious dog mellows when reunited with his elderly owner

Notorious Pit Bulls Reunited With Loving Owners


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