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American Kennel Club Breeder of Merit's home

Commercial Breeding Enterprises (CBEs) versus registered dog breeders

PoC avatarPosted on November 15, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 15, 2022

I think it is useful to look at the difference between Commercial Breeding Enterprises (CBEs) and registered dog and cat breeders. My interest in comparing these commercial enterprises came about because Nathan Winograd tells us that about 400 cities and … continue reading…

Posted in closing puppy mills | Tagged AKC, American Kennel Club, animal welfare, breeders, puppy and kitten mills, puppy mills, USDA | Leave a reply
This cute kitten died the day after this photo was taken

Behind the Japanese cuteness culture there is ugliness and the death of many kittens

PoC avatarPosted on October 27, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 27, 2022

In the world of cats, in Japan, there are two competing forces. One is a veneer over the other. The veneer is the cuteness culture for which the Japanese have a specific name ‘Kawaii’. The Japanese love cute things and … continue reading…

Posted in negligent breeding | Tagged animal neglect, breeding cats, cat breeding, cat neglect, Cat News, kitten death, negligence, puppy and kitten mills, puppy death | Leave a reply
Kitten mills in China

33 Chartreux cats abandoned on a building site in Shanghai

PoC avatarPosted on October 16, 2022 by Michael BroadOctober 16, 2022

I am angry. I can barely write this. The Chartreux cat is a rare purebred cat. It originates in France and has a long history. It is a recognised purebred, pedigree cat, and it is registered with the main cat … continue reading…

Posted in China kitten mills | Tagged Animals of China, cat abuse, cat cruelty, Cat News, China, China animal abuse, puppy and kitten mills | Leave a reply
Prohibiting the purchase of cats and dogs using high interest loans

Buying a cat or dog with a loan at 150% interest

PoC avatarPosted on February 7, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 7, 2022

NEWS AND COMMENT: MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, USA: It is sad to learn that people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (and elsewhere) sometimes buy cats and dogs with a high interest loan. I can understand why. They want to adopt a cat … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged animal law, Animal laws, cat adoption, cat purchase, dog adoption, illinois, loans, Pennsylvania, pet shops, puppy and kitten mills, puppy mills
CatSmart store in Singapore

CatSmart, Singapore accused of selling very expensive fatally sick cats

PoC avatarPosted on August 6, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 6, 2021

NEWS AND COMMENT-SINGAPORE: CatSmart is a five-store chain of pet outlets in Singapore. As well as the usual pet store supplies, they sell purebred cats (claimed). When you buy a purebred cat from them you have to telephone or email … continue reading…

Posted in buying cats | Tagged buying cats, puppy and kitten mills, singapore | Leave a reply
Plucky kitten

During the pandemic lockdowns puppy farms and kitten mills are thriving

PoC avatarPosted on August 2, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 2, 2020

To varying degrees, governments have confined citizens to their homes or restricted their movements throughout the coronavirus pandemic and this has encouraged people to adopt kittens and puppies. They want the added companionship and they think that they have extra … continue reading…

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged breeders, Cat News, Eastern Europe, puppy and kitten mills, puppy farms | Leave a reply

Lucy the little dog who dramatically improved animal welfare law

PoC avatarPosted on April 12, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 12, 2020

This is about Lucy’s Law which came into force in the UK last week. It makes it illegal for ‘third parties’, pet shops and online traders to sell puppies and kittens under the age of six months according to a … continue reading…

Posted in Animal laws | Tagged animal welfare, animal welfare laws, puppy and kitten mills, puppy mills | Leave a reply
Business beats animal welfare in Colorado, USA

Business beats animal welfare in Colorado

PoC avatarPosted on February 10, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 10, 2020

COLORADO, USA – DENVER POST REPORTS: A law designed to stop puppy and kitten mills supplying pet stores has been dropped because ‘we cannot be anti-business’ in the words of Republican Richard Holtorf, who sits on the Colorado House Rural … continue reading…

Posted in Animal laws | Tagged animal welfare, animal welfare laws, Colorado, pet shops, puppy and kitten mills | 2 Replies
New law Maryland to encourage adoption of rescue companion animals

Maryland, USA: pet stores complain unsuccessfully about ban on selling cats and dogs

PoC avatarPosted on February 8, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 8, 2020

MARYLAND, USA – OPINION AND NEWS: There is a sensible trend in the USA which might snowball. State legislatures have decided that it is time to stop unethical cat and dog breeders (unlicensed puppy and kitten mills) supplying pet stores … continue reading…

Posted in Animal laws | Tagged adopting rescue cats, animal law, animal welfare, cat rescue, cat welfare, cat welfare protection, cats for sale, dog rescue, puppy and kitten mills, puppy mills | Leave a reply

To stop treating companion animals like commodities

PoC avatarPosted on February 6, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 6, 2020

NEW YORK STATE – opinion/news story: Deputy Senate Majority Leader Mike Gianaris, a Democrat from Queens, summed up the reason why New York state is heading towards a situation where the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits at retail stores … continue reading…

Posted in Animal laws | Tagged animal law, breeders, cats for sale, new york state, Petsmart, puppy and kitten mills, puppy mills, rescue cats, USA animal laws | Leave a reply
Heather Skow

Shelter euthanasia is taking a mental toll: Animal rescuer sounds off in Facebook viral video

PoC avatarPosted on May 6, 2019 by Elisa Black-TaylorMay 6, 2019

This video comes from Zach Skow and is one that every animal lover should see. Zach gave the intro back in April on his Facebook page as his wife Heather gives us an idea of the torment shelter staff, volunteers … continue reading…

Posted in Animal Rescue | Tagged animal shelter, breeders, cat rescue, cat shelters, facebook, Facebook viral, puppy and kitten mills, purebred cats, shelter workers, suicide, The Articles of Elisa Black-Taylor, volunteers | Leave a reply
Decision to ban sale of cats and dogs in stores in Royal Palm Beach

Royal Palm Beach Florida have decided to ban cat and dog sales

PoC avatarPosted on August 18, 2018 by Michael BroadAugust 18, 2018

Royal Palm Beach Florida have decided to ban cat and dog sales and it’s sounds like a world first to me. It is certainly a dramatic decision and personally I think it is a bold and great decision. It’s a … continue reading…

Posted in cat welfare | Tagged animal law, puppy and kitten mills | 4 Replies

Pet Rescue and Adoption Act – Assembly Bill 485

PoC avatarPosted on June 1, 2017 by Michael BroadDecember 29, 2018

The Pet Rescue and Adoption Act is a bill (proposed legislation being debated by the legislators) which extends to the entire state of California a law which has been in place in Los Angeles since 2012, namely, an obligation on … continue reading…

Posted in good cat news | Tagged America, animal law, california, Cat News, law, puppy and kitten mills | 3 Replies

Eastern European animal traffickers import purebred cats into UK

PoC avatarPosted on June 4, 2016 by Michael BroadJune 4, 2016

See video for harrowing scenes that the RSPCA investigators uncovered when they cracked an Eastern European dog trafficking racket. In the UK, the RSPCA have discovered and prosecuted an Eastern European dog and cat trafficking racket. I believe that this … continue reading…

Posted in crime | Tagged animal cruelty, animal law, animal welfare, crime, Europe, european union, puppy and kitten mills
amish puppy mill

The Amish’s 19th-Century Ways Results in Amish Puppy Mills

PoC avatarPosted on September 12, 2015 by Michael BroadSeptember 12, 2015

The Amish, of which there are about 200,000 members in the USA, are known for their 19th-century way of life. They keep themselves apart and rely upon community spirit to support each other, shunning conventions such as insurance and welfare. … continue reading…

Posted in Animal Cruelty | Tagged America, animal abuse, puppy and kitten mills | Leave a reply

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