What if one class period could help students build empathy, responsibility, and kindness while learning about animals? “From Nose to Tail” offers free, ready-to-use lesson plans that introduce students to the needs of dogs and encourage compassion for animals, with an age-appropriate introduction to the issue of puppy mills. These engaging lessons help students understand that caring for animals is both […]
EDUCATORS AND PARENTS We believe it’s never too soon to start teaching children about puppy mills, rescue, and giving discarded, abused and neglected dogs a second chance. The Gryphon Press Sit! Stay! Read! series has books written and illustrated for young children on these very topics and includes an option for a downloadable classroom guide. The books have […]
Source: Reading Eagle Board voted unanimously against zoning relief for the plans for a kennel that would breed English bulldogs. Controversial plans for a dog breeding kennel in Tulpehocken Township hit a roadblock when township officials rejected the property owner’s request for zoning relief. The township zoning hearing board voted unanimously Nov. 20 against a […]
Check out this eye-opening episode of Dogs360 Podcast, where our president Jackie Keeney joins host Deborah Wales to shed light on the critical work being done to combat the cruelty of puppy mills. Tune in now and learn how you can make a difference.
Source: Facebook Perhaps our most recent intake can shed some light on the puppy mill problem and how consumers are causing the problem. We got a call from a vet we work with they had a 9 week old Golden Retriever puppy that a client of theirs purchased from a local pet store for $3200. […]
Thanks to the community working with United Against Puppy Mills to be informed and armed with the facts, we can stop puppy mills in their tracks. See the list here
Source: Lancaster Online The odds appeared to be stacked against Alvin King on Wednesday night. The West Earl Township resident, who has been illegally operating a dog-breeding kennel at his home, was set to ask the zoning hearing board to allow him to continue breeding dogs. Township zoning officer Sara Service had already told King […]
Meet Nehee Saraiya, a passionate 14-year-old student advocate who is using her voice to stand up for animals in need. For a recent school project, Nehee researched and authored a compelling legislative proposal aimed at ending puppy mills in Pennsylvania. With support from her family and educators—and fueled by her love for dogs—she drafted House […]
Source: FOX43 LANCASTER, Pa. — Another court hearing for John Stoltzfus Jr’s animal cruelty trial has been delayed once again. This marks the sixth time the defense has filed a continuance for the Lancaster County man, who is accused of drowning four puppies in cow manure runoff in 2023. “This is not okay because it […]
The Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement is charged with protecting Pennsylvania’s puppies and dogs, protecting consumers, and protecting our communities from dangerous and stray animals. The bureau does this by ensuring the welfare of dogs and puppies in kennels. They also regulate activities pertaining to dogs that are classified as dangerous and oversee annual licensure […]
Source: The Humane Society TRENTON, New Jersey—State Senators Brian Stack, D-Hudson, and Raj Mukherji, D-Jersey City, and Assemblywomen Shama A. Haider, D-Englewood, and Luanne M. Peterpaul, D-Asbury Park, have introduced legislation that will prohibit the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops, effectively cutting off the cruel puppy mill-to-pet store pipeline. Public records recently […]
Source: PENN LIVE By Zahriah Balentine | zbalentine@pennlive.com A Lancaster County man was charged after illegally euthanizing his four Sheepadoodle puppies because he was unable to sell them, police said in court documents. John S. Stoltzfus Jr., 46, was charged with four felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and four misdemeanor counts of cruelty […]
The Bureau of Dog Law’s mission to protect animal welfare and public safety and their existence in the community has diminished significantly over the past several years, especially with regard to actively seeking out those running illegal kennel operations. Fees from dog licenses, which fund Dog Law’s operation, have not increased in nearly 30 years […]
Source: WGAL GAP, Pa. — The Pennsylvania SPCA says it rescued 21 dogs from a breeder’s property in Lancaster County over concerns for their welfare. The group said it was acting on a tip from the Bureau of Dog Law that the animals were living in unsanitary conditions and had improper housing. PSPCA officers executed […]
