Buy Your Pets Gifts… Just Not From Pet Stores - Pet360 Pet Parenting Simplified

Buy Your Pets Gifts… Just Not From Pet Stores - Pet360 Pet Parenting Simplified

The History of Puppy Mills and Why You Should Care | HumaneSpot.org

The History of Puppy Mills and Why You Should Care | HumaneSpot.org

DOG BY DOG: Feature-Length Documentary from 5414 Productions, INC.

Why I Love RAVS

Why I Love RAVS

It's a Jolly Holi-dog Celebration!

TODAY SHOW- AKC Registered PUPPY MILL Puppy - PET STORE Torture Sales - ...

This is why we created PupQuest. Please share and send consumers to PupQuest BEFORe they get a puppy.

Liberación de la chimpancé Wounda en Congo

AVMA Summit on Animal Welfare: Can You Hear Me Now? The Conversation

AVMA Summit on Animal Welfare: Can You Hear Me Now? The Conversation

HSVMA-RAVS Is…

RAVS is an amazing program. Veterinarians providing FREE care to animals in underserved communities.Read about it here!
 HSVMA-RAVS Is…

Meet My Shelter Pet: Torrey DeVitto

Buyer Beware: Kohl’s Selling Real Fur Advertised as Faux

Buyer Beware: Kohl’s Selling Real Fur Advertised as Faux

The Making of The Dog Walk

Best Friends’ Inaugural Pet Adoption Survey | HumaneSpot.org

Scary but inportant information.

Best Friends’ Inaugural Pet Adoption Survey | HumaneSpot.org

Xena and Jonny spread the words

Animals and Society Institute - There is a link between acts of cruelty to animals and violence toward humans

Animals and Society Institute - There is a link between acts of cruelty to animals and violence toward humans

Pet DNA and CSI

This is great news. With animal cruelty a felony in most states, the more sophisticated the science becomes the more likely and reliable the convictions. Hope this encourages more law enforcement communities to take animal cruelty cases seriously.
In MA we have made great strides in that direction.

Pet DNA and CSI
To check out activities in MA visit www.havennetwork.org

Animals and Society Institute - Domestic Violence Awareness Month

For more information visit www.havennetwork.org
Animals and Society Institute - Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Has Your Dog Training Program Hit a Wall? - Whole Dog Journal Article

Sometimes it just takes another perspective!
Has Your Dog Training Program Hit a Wall? - Whole Dog Journal Article

IFAW frees seal caught in fishing gear on Cape Cod

Kenya to place microchips in rhino horns - Africa - Al Jazeera English

Kenya to place microchips in rhino horns - Africa - Al Jazeera English

Dog-Tired of Puppy Mills

Dog-Tired of Puppy Mills

10 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Dog. (Only 10?!!)

10 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Dog. (Only 10!!?)

Massachusetts Bill to Ban Extreme Confinement of Farm Animals Is Good for Animal and Human Health

Massachusetts Bill to Ban Extreme Confinement of Farm Animals Is Good for Animal and Human Health

New Documentary Condemns Declawing of Cats; Who Is Right?

We know this is not a dog topic but it is very interesting.
What do you think?
New Documentary Condemns Declawing of Cats; Who Is Right?

Max A Pooch does what most people won't!

Doggone DNA

PupQuest is pleased to be cited as a good resource by this article
Doggone DNA

Dog Training Using Positive Techniques - Whole Dog Journal Article

Dog Training Using Positive Techniques - Whole Dog Journal Article

Finding Fido PSA - Director's Cut

Vets, Quill, Sioux

Vets, Quill, Sioux

AVOID USDA Licensed Dog Breeders

USDA regulates AGRICULTURE. You are seeking a family pet, a pup raised in a loving environment from the beginning. Properly socialized and prepared to live in a home. The first few weeks of a puppy's life a critically important in personality development. AVOID puppy farm/mill raised pups.
PupQuest explains on our puppy farm page.
http://www.pupquest.org/about-puppy-farms-mills.html

PETA explains in this great graphic.
Graphic explains why USDA licensed dog breeders should be avoided.

Sun(ny) Should Shine Light on Federal Dog Policies

Sun(ny) Should Shine Light on Federal Dog Policies

Nearly 200 dogs found on Anderson County property

Nearly 200 dogs found on Anderson County property: Yellow tape surrounds property in Anderson County. (8/9/2013)

Jane Goodall on Why We Should Help the Serengeti

Jane Goodall on Why We Should Help the Serengeti

Horses Need Protection from Cruelty

Michael Markarian: Animals & Politics: Senate Bill Introduced to Step Up Horse Protection

Pet Adoption FAQ: Questions You Might Have About Pet Adoption - Pet360 Pet Parenting Simplified

Pet Adoption FAQ: Questions You Might Have About Pet Adoption - Pet360 Pet Parenting Simplified

PupQuest Featured in Chicago Pet Store Article

Interesting article about pet shop pups. PupQuest is featured as an educational resource!
That's what we're here for!
http://www.chicagonow.com/raining-cats-dogs/2013/07/naperville-petland/

Thanks!

Victory! Animal Dealer's Owner, Manager Arrested on Hundreds of Felony Charges! | PETA.org

Let's support pet supply stores that DO NOT SELL any live animals.
Ferret, rodent, avian, reptiles, etc SUFFER in their "mills" as much as puppies do. Why is it that we don't seem to care? Even the largest humane organizations use and promote huge corporations that exploit animals. WHY?
Victory! Animal Dealer's Owner, Manager Arrested on Hundreds of Felony Charges! | PETA.org

Coming to Your Town Soon—The Rising Animosity To Dogs (and Their People) | The Bark

Great article!
When I walk my large dog, he wants to greet everyone. He can't understand why some people walk by us as if he doesn't exist! I understand and I respect the fact that not everyone wants to meet him. Not everyone trusts dogs, not everyone wants shedding fur on their clothes and not everyone has to be invaded by my dog.

If you are taking your dogs places please keep them under control. Irresponsible owners are causing this Rise in Animosity to Dogs.
Coming to Your Town Soon—The Rising Animosity To Dogs (and Their People) | The Bark

PupQuest is proud to be featured in this Tufts Veterinary publication!

Thanks to write Genevieve Rajewski for remembering PupQuest!! We are proud to be considered a good research tool when selecting a dog!
Check us out on page 15!
http://www.tufts.edu/vet/publications/resources/tvm_14-2_summer_2013.pdf

Door Darting Training - Whole Dog Journal Article

Door Darting Training - Whole Dog Journal Article

Must Cats Die So Birds Can Live?

Must Cats Die So Birds Can Live?

Prospective Dog Owners Contract!

Check out this great puppy contract from the RSPCA. Good info to complete BEFORE you get a puppy.

http://puppycontract.rspca.org.uk/webContent/staticImages/Microsites/PuppyContract/Downloads/PuppyContractDownload.pdf

A Cheetah - Hitting Top Speed

You might be wondering why we are sharing info on cheetah and not pups. Simple, cheetah are magnificent. Enjoy!

A Cheetah Can Get You Without Hitting Top Speed

Good News For Chimps

http://www.janegoodall.org/media/news/jgi-applauds-usfws-proposal

Powerful video of owner describing how her dog saved her.

Dog Saves Owner from Domestic Violence

Safe Haven for Victims of Abuse, and Now Their Pets - WNYC

We are excited to learn how this pilot program works out. BEST OF LUCK!
Safe Haven for Victims of Abuse, and Now Their Pets - WNYC

Tips for pet owners bringing home a new baby

Tips for pet owners bringing home a new baby

AVMA| Victoria Stilwell Shares Tips to Stop Dogs From Biting

It is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Please respect your dog for being a dog! Don't expect them to always respond like a saint!

AVMA Media Library | Pod Casts | Victoria Stilwell Shares Tips to Stop Dogs From Biting

Penn Vet study finds pet store puppies come with increased risk | Penn Current

More science to back up what we already knew.......large scale commercial breeding facilities are BAD FOR DOGS. Call them puppy mills, puppy farms or commercial breeders  these places supply pet stores and are selling directly to consumers on the Internet. Visit PupQuest.org to learn how to avoid them.
Penn Vet study finds pet store puppies come with increased risk | Penn Current

RTV6 - Humane Society of United States lists 6 Indiana 'puppy mill' on list of nation's worst - Call 6 Investigators Story

RTV6 - Humane Society of United States lists 6 Indiana 'puppy mill' on list of nation's worst - Call 6 Investigators Story

Great information about pets in the UK. Applies to the US as well.

Don't be fooled, the same is true for pets in the US. What should we do?
http://www.youtube.com/embed/egqUvrY3eRU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

You can see the magic happening: reading to therapy dog helps shy boy

Montreal Diary: &#8216;You can see the magic happening:&#8217; reading to therapy dog helps shy boy

Tennessee Walking Horse Barn Raided, Trainer Charged

I remember the first time I went to the BIG E in Springfield, MA. The first thing we saw as we entered the gates was an elephant ride. Yup, kids climbing onto an elephant's back for a walk around the area. Having spent a lot of time in Africa and not being a fan of captive wildlife, my heart broke.

Then we went to the horseshow. Full disclosure, I am a horseback rider, I have been riding since I was so young I have no memory of not being able to ride. The classes running at the time we entered the indoor arena were the BIG LICK saddleseat classes. I stood at the rail wanting to get a closer look at these horses, their oversized hooves, distorted fetlocks and pasterns, broken set tails, etc. My already broken heart started to bleed. The abuse and exploitation of these horses and the fact that they are rewarded in this riding discipline with blue ribbons is shameful.

Standing there so close to these magnificent animals it occured to me, I would rather be that elephant. A Sophie's choice indeed.
Read details in this HSUS profile.
Tennessee Walking Horse Barn Raided, Trainer Charged

Thanks, Nevada!

No breed specific laws for the state of Nevada!! Good for them. This is the only way we will ever get a handle on truly dangerous dogs. They must be evaluated individually not based on breed.
http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/25504/4020245

Jane Goodall: Exotic animals shouldn’t be pets

Jane Goodall: Exotic animals shouldn’t be pets

Legalising animal abuse? - Inside Story Americas - Al Jazeera English

Legalising animal abuse? - Inside Story Americas - Al Jazeera English

Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs - 5thSymposium

Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs - 5thSymposium

Cute video!

http://www.youtube.com/embed/b24E-hZcAIA?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

WHY DO THESE TRAGEDIES KEEP HAPPENING?

Several dogs killed a young person in the UK recently. Read this thoughtful analysis by a qualified behaviorist and let us know what you think.
Thanks for being honest, Kelly.
http://www.dogstardaily.com/blogs/kelly-gorman-dunbar/fatal-dog-attacks-and-bsl

Killing a police dog is now a felony after senate passes 'Ape's Law'

The law has passed!!! YAHOO!
Killing a police dog is now a felony after senate passes 'Ape's Law'

When Should a Puppy be Returned to the Breeder | petMD

Reputable breeders will always take their pups/dogs back.
When Should a Puppy be Returned to the Breeder | petMD

Maddie's Fund - Reducing Shelter Admissions with an Animal Help Desk

Such an important service.
 Maddie's Fund - Reducing Shelter Admissions with an Animal Help Desk

Severe brain damage after punitive training technique with a choke chain collar in a German shepherd dog

Heartbreaking. Severe training methods are DANGEROUS.
Severe brain damage after punitive training technique with a choke chain collar in a German shepherd dog

Vets: Reporting for Duty

Great article on HSVMA!
Vets: Reporting for Duty

6 Ways Our Dogs Keep Us Young - Pet360 Pet Parenting Simplified

6 Ways Our Dogs Keep Us Young - Pet360 Pet Parenting Simplified

Don’t Socialize the Dog!???

As always, great tips from Karen Pryor..via our friends at Foranimals!
Don’t Socialize the Dog!

GPS FOR DOGS?!

Does your dog need a GPS?
Watch this video from PIX 11 in NYC. Years ago this reporter followed PupQuest adoption advice and found the perfect rescue dog! Now he has GPS!
http://www.youtube.com/embed/3hZfgo9B1FY?rel=0

Does Your Dog REALLY Want to be Petted?

Does Your Dog REALLY Want to be Petted?

Berkshire Residents Dance Against Sexual Violence

Thanks to everyone who made our ONE BILLION RISING dance a success.
Berkshire Residents Dance Against Sexual Violence

For information about the connection between animal abuse and interpersonal violence visit www.havennetwork.org

Berkshire Activists Plan ‘One Billion Rising’ Events

Please join us on Feb 14th! RISE!
Berkshire Activists Plan ‘One Billion Rising’ Events

Pet Connection Special: An Ohio Dog Rescue

Pet Connection Special: An Ohio Dog Rescue

What's New in Animal Law

Great article by our friend Kara Holmquist of the MSPCA! A good summary of the new animal control bill.
http://www.massbar.org/publications/lawyers-journal/2013/january/what’s-new-in-animal-law

MSPCA 2013 cosponsor request

Important bills we need to ask our Reps to cosponsor.
Please check out this link with info from the MSPCA

2013 cosponsor request

Senators might have a puppy bill

Senators might have a puppy bill

LAPD Officers Save Injured Dog Left For Dead

Thanks LAPD. Can't imagine how people walk by an injured living being and ignore it.
LAPD Officers Save Injured Dog Left For Dead

MSPCA-Angell Levels Charges in Two Separate Animal Cruelty Cases

Thanks for the great police work.
MSPCA-Angell Levels Charges in Two Separate Animal Cruelty Cases

Rex Trailer, host of ‘Boomtown’ TV show, dies at 84

PupQuest is truly saddened by this news. Rex was a friend not only to children with disabilities but to animals as well. His wife Cindy was a role model for PupQuest growing up, showing great compassion toward animals and promoting spay/neuter before it was popular.
Rex used to call me his second daughter and I loved him. His endless positive attitude was something I always admired. He loved his work, loved his students and loved his family and friends. Our hearts are with his family at this time and we know he and Cindy are together again.
As Rex used to sing to me when I was a little girl......"I love you a bushel and a peck, a bushel and a peck and hug around the neck........"
Rest in Peace.
Rex Trailer, host of ‘Boomtown’ TV show, dies at 84

Do you believe in dog?: Dogs and babies: Not always cute

Thanks for this great article! Safety has to come first!

Do you believe in dog?: Dogs and babies: Not always cute: Hi Mia, Oh, Arf ! Based on the way I treated him, it's a good thing he was stuffed. I remember dragging him around by his leg (or maybe i...

About the APDT Train Your Dog Month

It is Train Your Dog Month!! It is fun too! Enjoy.

About the APDT Train Your Dog Month