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Next Puppy Mill Auction in WI Announced

From the Illinois Community

Wellness is a Benefit for Wisconsin Rescue Dogs

Wisconsin woman starts online wellness business to help support her dog rescue work.

Meet Bikers for Best Friends in Milwaukee!

Bikers for Best Friends Network Members Head to the Harley-Davidson 105th celebration in August

Now, a True Haven

The Wisconsin Humane Society may be the first shelter to buy out a commercial breeding operation.

Breeders Push for Obama to get a Purebred

We vote for adoption! If you agree, please sign our petition today

Wisconsin Humane Society Needs You!

This has been a tough spring for thousands of people affected by heavy storms and flooding in areas of Indiana, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and other parts of the Midwest, as well as our own state. It's been tough for their animals as well. When people lose their homes to floodwaters, so do their pets and livestock.

Saved from the Floods

Five little black puppies were rescued after being stuffed into a dog food bag and thrown over a bridge into a river near Jefferson, Wisconsin.

Wild Horses and Burros: Event Extended

One lone burro was adopted during the event last weekend.

Home for Life

Home for Life® is a "long-term" animal sanctuary located along the Apple River in Wisconsin.

Wild Horses and Burros

Southeastern Wisconsin hosts Wild Horse and Burro Adoption event.

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Builds on New Pet Friendly Program Through Partnership with Pet Shelters Across America

Hotelier Donating $500,000 Over Three Years to Member Shelters

Chain Off 2008

Chain Off has been held annually around the 4th of July since 2003, highlighting the reality that while Americans are celebrating their own freedom, there are tens of thousands of Man's Best Friends in every state who are still not free: America's chained and penned dogs.

Wisconsin Breeder Surrenders More Labs

Twelve more dogs go to shelter, for a total of 152

61 Italian Greyhounds Removed From Pleasant Prairie Breeder

An Italian Greyhound breeder's dogs seized by Pleasant Prairie law enforcement. Read more:

Wyndham’s ‘Paws and Claws’ Package Benefits Guests, Rescue Group

Wyndham Orange County Takes Pet Programs to Next Level

Wood County Breeder To Do Jail Time

Breeder states “I’m not ashamed of anything I’ve done”

Unknown Disease Killing Humane Society Dogs

Update: May 2nd. Illness identified as "streptococcus zooepidemicus", remaining dogs on antibiotics.

Follow Up To Becky Monroe's Dog Auction Experience And Thorp, #171

Six weeks of metamorphosis

Racing Laps Coming to the Milwaukee Mile May 31st and June 1st

Once again in 2008, Andrew Prendeville and his #5 race car will be at the Milwaukee Mile.

World Week for Animals in Laboratories April 20th–26th, 2008

In Defense of Animals (IDA), a non profit organization involved in animal rights, has been working since 1983 to increase awareness of animals used in research.

Peaceful Pet Store Protest!

Help stop the mistreatment of dogs living in puppy mill conditions with this demonstration.

Puppy Mills and the AKC

They are closer than you think.

TV ALERT: Segment on Puppy Mills to air on Oprah, April 4!

Set your VCR'S, TIVO'S and DVR'S- you don't want to miss this!!!

64 Dogs Relinquished by a Wisconsin Breeder

From The Truth About The Pet Trade Community

What’s Up With Wisconsin?

It’s a “problem state” for puppy mills. Legislators will consider an in-depth study (but they need to hear from you!)

A Dog Auction… My own personal experience – Part TWO

Becky contines her story

A Dog Auction...my personal experience...

This experience changed my life. I hope you will read this two part segment and realize Puppy Mills need to be outlawed - TODAY.

National Collie Show in La Crosse, Wisconsin this Week

Hosted by The Collie Club of America, Inc., one of the oldest specialty clubs having established in 1886.

An example of why we need tougher animal welfare laws in Wisconsin

Last week 84 dogs were recovered from a residence in the town of Dexter.

Going Once, Going Twice: WI Dog Auction March 12th

From the Truth About The Pet Trade Community: posted by Kelli Ohrtman

Killing Wild Animals for “Fun”

An alarming development in Wisconsin-as killing wild animals gains popularity among young people.