We know this is PupQuest, not CatQuest (an important project for another time) but we thought this info on catnip was great~ Enjoy!
Gaines, on Brains: Catnip fever: why your cat acts high: There are few things in this world more entertaining than cats. Except for, perhaps, cats on catnip. Yes, "on" catnip. I speak of it lik...
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Cruel Breed: Scam Targets Dog Lovers - ABC News
NEVER buy a puppy sight unseen.
Cruel Breed: Scam Targets Dog Lovers - ABC News
Cruel Breed: Scam Targets Dog Lovers - ABC News
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Puppies are Not Toys.
Please visit www.pupquest.org before considering buying a pet for the holidays.
Sometimes when folks have some time off from work and school it may be a good time to bring a new 4 legged family member into the home. Usually, it is too hectic a time!
REPUTABLE breeders and shelters will help you to decide if this is a good time for you to get a pet.
PupQuest.org will help you to identify who is REPUTABLE.
HINT: if they will ship a puppy to you sight unseen.....no question about it, they are NOT reputable!
Sometimes when folks have some time off from work and school it may be a good time to bring a new 4 legged family member into the home. Usually, it is too hectic a time!
REPUTABLE breeders and shelters will help you to decide if this is a good time for you to get a pet.
PupQuest.org will help you to identify who is REPUTABLE.
HINT: if they will ship a puppy to you sight unseen.....no question about it, they are NOT reputable!
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Dog included in restraining order
Dog included in restraining order: MARSHFIELD, Mass. -- A Massachusetts woman's lab mix has become the first animal in the state to be included in a domestic violence restraining order.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Where to get a puppy article features PupQuest!
Thanks for featuring PupQuest in this article!
http://expertbeacon.com/where-get-new-pupp
http://expertbeacon.com/where-get-new-pupp
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Loophole Allows Sick Dogs To Be Delivered To Mass. CBS Boston
This is exactly why we created PupQuest. Please share.
I-Team: Loophole Allows Sick Dogs To Be Delivered To Mass. « CBS Boston
I-Team: Loophole Allows Sick Dogs To Be Delivered To Mass. « CBS Boston
Monday, November 12, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012
The Horse | Bramlage: Rest Needed to Keep Horses Sound
FINALLY racing insiders admit that rest is critical for a lame horse.
Interesting how they talk about creating a less hardy horse due to poor breeding choices.
The Horse | Bramlage: Rest Needed to Keep Horses Sound
Interesting how they talk about creating a less hardy horse due to poor breeding choices.
The Horse | Bramlage: Rest Needed to Keep Horses Sound
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
Dozens Of Dogs Pulled From Amish Farm In Pickaway County
When will this ever end? Note at the end of the news report they mention that a bill to make rules stricter on these puppy farms/mills is being held up in the Ohio House.
You know........because laws that regulate small businesses are "job killers".
Don't forget to VOTE!!
Dozens Of Dogs Pulled From Amish Farm In Pickaway County
You know........because laws that regulate small businesses are "job killers".
Don't forget to VOTE!!
Dozens Of Dogs Pulled From Amish Farm In Pickaway County
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Calculate the size cage the USDA would require for your dog.
Thanks to National Mill Dog Rescue for this great graphic. Visit www.pupquest.org to learn more about why USDA licensed means the breeder is by definition a Puppy Farm/Mill. USDA is the Dept of AGRICULTURE. For these "breeders" puppies are a cash crop, livestock. NEVER buy a pup sight unseen, ALWAYS visit where the pup was born and raised.http://www.animalarkshelter.org/animal/ShelterLife.nsf/CageSizeCalculator?OpenForm
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
PupQuest on Huffington Post Live!!
Great conversation about puppy mills and reputable breeders. PupQuest was honored to be one of the guests!
http://www.aol.com/video/slum-pup-billionaire/517488554/?a_dgi=aolshare_facebook
http://www.aol.com/video/slum-pup-billionaire/517488554/?a_dgi=aolshare_facebook
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Interesting No Kill conversation.
Check out the conversation we are having on our Facebook page about No Kill ideology. Very interesting comments.
http://www.facebook.com/PupQuest
http://www.facebook.com/PupQuest
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Governor Patrick signs animal control bill today!!
Photos from Senator Spilka's album!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! We especially thank the MSPCA for their leadership on this bill. Don't forget the bill includes the addition of animals in restraining orders! Sorry we couldn't make the celebration but we are THRILLED!! YAHOO......
Monday, July 30, 2012
Animal Control Bill headed to Governor's desk!
Wonderful news!!! The animal control bill that included adding animals to restraining orders has passed the MA legislature and is headed to Gov Patrick's desk. Please ask him to sign it!
Info is here on the MSPCA site.
Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen.......we are almost there!!
Animal Control Bill
Info is here on the MSPCA site.
Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen.......we are almost there!!
Animal Control Bill
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
USDA Proposes AWA Update
Thanks CAPS! Please support this update of the AWA. BUT remember, same PupQuest rules apply even if this change occurs.
NEVER buy a puppy sight unseen, ALWAYS visit where it was born and raised.
The regulations this new law would impose on Internet sale of pups only brings the puppy farm/mill up to MINIMUM, insufficient standards.
No REPUTABLE breeder would ever ship a pup to a stranger. Too stressful for the pup short term and too dangerous for the pup long term.
USDA Proposes AWA Update
NEVER buy a puppy sight unseen, ALWAYS visit where it was born and raised.
The regulations this new law would impose on Internet sale of pups only brings the puppy farm/mill up to MINIMUM, insufficient standards.
No REPUTABLE breeder would ever ship a pup to a stranger. Too stressful for the pup short term and too dangerous for the pup long term.
USDA Proposes AWA Update
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Heartbreak as death row dog Lennox destroyed by Belfast council - Northern Ireland, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Ignorance wins. Please speak up against Breed Specific Legislation in your community.
This dog never did anything to deserve this fate, nor did his family.
Our biggest concern about BSL is the dangerous dogs it misses. What about the dogs that are truly unsafe but aren't a pit type breed? Who protects the community from those dogs?
Heartbreak as death row dog Lennox destroyed by Belfast council - Northern Ireland, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
This dog never did anything to deserve this fate, nor did his family.
Our biggest concern about BSL is the dangerous dogs it misses. What about the dogs that are truly unsafe but aren't a pit type breed? Who protects the community from those dogs?
Heartbreak as death row dog Lennox destroyed by Belfast council - Northern Ireland, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Friday, July 6, 2012
Match-Up II Online from Center for Shelter Dogs
If a shelter or rescue you are considering adopting from does not do any type of temperament testing....walk away. It doesn't have to be Match Up but it should be a respected, time-tested method. Visit http://www.pupquest.org/about-rescues-and-shelters.html, scroll down and click on "temperament test" for more info.
Match-Up II Online from Center for Shelter Dogs
Match-Up II Online from Center for Shelter Dogs
Monday, July 2, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Dishonest Attempts to Strip Protections for Missouri's Dogs
Scroll down to the easy to understand chart.
Dishonest Attempts to Strip Protections for Missouri's Dogs
Dishonest Attempts to Strip Protections for Missouri's Dogs
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
USDA Proposed Animal Welfare Act Regulation : ASPCA Professional
Please fill out this form and tell the USDA what you think!
USDA Proposed Animal Welfare Act Regulation : ASPCA Professional
USDA Proposed Animal Welfare Act Regulation : ASPCA Professional
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Animals and Society Institute - The 2012 Fellowship Begins!
Wonderful topics covered at conference. Young people dedicated to animal welfare are an inspiration.
Animals and Society Institute - The 2012 Fellowship Begins!
Animals and Society Institute - The 2012 Fellowship Begins!
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Great webinar today, thanks!
Common Issues Law Enforcement and Prosecutors Confront When Investigating and Litigating “Puppy Mill Cases”
Presented by Scott Heiser, Esq., Animal Legal Defense Fund
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Doggone Safe: Tip of the Day: Teach Kids to Be a Tree
It is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. This is a simple yet VERY important tip. Please share with your children.
Doggone Safe: Tip of the Day: Teach Kids to Be a Tree
Doggone Safe: Tip of the Day: Teach Kids to Be a Tree
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Great website about genetic testing for purebred dogs
http://WWW.vetga.com.au/index.html
Consumers and breeders serious about canine health should visit this Australian website. Lots of great info on genetic problems seen in purebred dogs.
Holding breeders to a standard is one of the most important ways to reduce animal suffering and consumer fraud.
When you purchase a pup with medical problems whether they are obvious early on or will manifest later in the dog's life, the dog suffers and so does your heart and wallet. ALL consumers who purchase a purebred or "designer" breed (expensive mutts!) should expect a breeder to be able to produce PROOF that their breeding dogs and or pups have been screened for common disorders. Otherwise, what are you paying for??
For more info on genetic problems you may inadvertently purchase if you buy a purebred dog visit http://www.pupquest.org/for-vets.html
Consumers and breeders serious about canine health should visit this Australian website. Lots of great info on genetic problems seen in purebred dogs.
Holding breeders to a standard is one of the most important ways to reduce animal suffering and consumer fraud.
When you purchase a pup with medical problems whether they are obvious early on or will manifest later in the dog's life, the dog suffers and so does your heart and wallet. ALL consumers who purchase a purebred or "designer" breed (expensive mutts!) should expect a breeder to be able to produce PROOF that their breeding dogs and or pups have been screened for common disorders. Otherwise, what are you paying for??
For more info on genetic problems you may inadvertently purchase if you buy a purebred dog visit http://www.pupquest.org/for-vets.html
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Very interesting article on Dog Star Daily
This article is a bit long but if you are interested in the topic of buying vs adopting dogs you will find it interesting.
We are so pleased that PupQuest was mentioned twice and is seen as an important resource to help folks find reputable shelters or breeders!
PupQuest is much more PRO ADOPTION than purchase but we don't believe that accusing well meaning people of NOT adopting is the way to stop shady breeders. When we accuse we lose the opportunity to educate that consumer and when WE lose them THEY get to take total advantage! "THEY" being the disreputable greedy breeders.
What do you think??
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Just one example of why PupQuest wants you to be careful about where you buy or adopt a dog/pup.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Breeding Contempt | Why is the USDA Bending Over Backwards to Accommodate Our Nation’s Puppy Mills?
This is difficult information to read but it is what is happening to dogs every day.
This may not be a prioroty for USDA but why is it not a priority for consumers? We have the power to shut down these puppyfarms/mills by not buying from them.
NEVER buy a puppy sight unseen over the Internet, it more than likely comes from a puppy mill. NEVER buy a dog from a pet shop. It really is that simple.
Please help spread the word!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Nonprofit has new home to care for cats - Berkshire Eagle Online
Nonprofit has new home to care for cats - Berkshire Eagle Online
We know that PupQuest is.....well... focused on pups but we just had to share this good news.
We are so happy for our friends at Berkshire Animal DREAMS!! Congratulations!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
SLATE article about how hard some rescues make it to adopt!
Animal rescuers, what do you think of this article? PupQuest thinks there may be some truth to it!
How do we find a balance between rescuers who seem to think NO ONE is good enough to adopt and "breeders/rescuers" who sell to anyone with a credit card?
Read A Word About Adoption Applications on our About Shelters/Rescues Page. http://www.pupquest.org/about-rescues-and-shelters.html
Friday, January 27, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
PupQuest (Audio) interview on Packpeople
An animal professional educates the public – Interview with Lorna from PupQuest (Audio)
Thanks for helping us spread the word. NEVER buy a pup sight unseen!
Comments welcome!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Proposed Ohio Dog Auctions Act
Proposed Ohio Dog Auctions Act Stops Distribution For Puppy Mill Breeders » DogHeirs | Improving Canine Health and Safety
Sometimes people don't believe PupQuest when we tell them that puppy farmers get their dogs from dog auctions. Even most people who are aware of puppy farms/mills don't know how bad it really is. This is considered AGRICULTURE.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Truth is stranger than fiction!
Follow PupQuest for hints on how to find a healthy, well socialized puppy from a reputable source.Truth is stranger than fiction!!
These are some actual quotes from "breeder's" web sites
"sold to the happiest 11 year old in the world in California" Sale price $5,000 from a "breeder" in OH
"maltipoochi puppies" females $1,100 "We sell unconditional love"
"First pick in the litter cost $10,000US dollars"
PLEASE do not ever consider buying a dog from these greedy opportunistic people.
Never buy a puppy sight unseen, always visit where the pups were born and raised. Check out PupQuest.org for great tips on how to spot a disreputable breeder.
HINT: comments anything like the ones above should be a red flag!!!!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Children and dangerous dog breeds. REPOSTED
Please read!!! If you are an owner of a dog that belongs to a 'dangerous breed' category and you also have a child or a visiting small child please take this as a warning.
Don't leave your dog with a small child unattended under any circumstances!!!
Only one little moment was enough for this to happen!!
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