Guest guest Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 The CAPS Communicator Not displaying correctly? Click here to view in your browser Pet Fashion Protest in NYC CAPS President Deborah Howard and Spencer Approximately 30 people and a number of dogs showed up on Saturday afternoon for the first protest against Pet Fashion on the Upper West Side of New York City. Participants included Linda Rosenthal, New York assembly woman from the 67th District, two animal law attorneys, and citizens from the Upper West Side who don't want a pet shop with puppy mill dogs in their neighborhood. YouTube Video Pictures Courtesy of Stan Schnier Photography Pictures Courtesy of CAPS member Debbie Slater * Shelter dogs aren't free, usually there is a fee included for shots, medical procedures, and funding. Regardless, they're much cheaper than pet store puppies (and a wiser choice) and in dire need of homes. Aquarium & Pet Center in Santa Monica, CA Agrees to Go Humane After protesting Aquarium & Pet Center in Santa Monica, CA for three weekends, the store finally decided to go humane on October 31, 2009. Before the business model transition, the store sold puppy mill puppies brokered by The Hunte Corp. On Saturday, November 14, the Companion Animal Protection Society and Animal Advocates Alliance celebrated the conversion of Aquarium & Pet Center, Santa Monica, CA to a humane pet store that offers animals for adoption. The puppy mill dogs still in the store were available for adoption on Saturday in order to make room for dogs from L.A. Animal Services, the county shelter system. YouTube Video Companion Animal Protection Society Protests Responsible for Aquarium & Pet Center Decision to Go Humane Puppy Mill Store at Center of Shooting Incident Relents Aquarium & Pet Center, Santa Monica, CA Agrees to Go Humane Help Stop Devocalization in Massachusetts Devocalization is a nonessential "convenience" surgery in which vocal cords are cut to suppress or remove an animal's voice. A Breeder Had Stella's Vocal Cords Cut to Stifle Her Voice. Use Your Voice to Stop This Cruel Practice in Massachusetts. A bill is now before the Massachusetts legislature to ban devocalization—a nonessential surgery in which vocal cords are cut just to suppress or remove a dog's or cat's voice. There are serious risks regardless of the veterinarian's skill. Some animals die. Others struggle to breathe, choke on food and water, and gag uncontrollably the rest of their lives. Sadly, this cruel practice is more common than you think. Some breeders devocalize routinely to keep many dogs under the radar or to facilitate exhibition. Occasionally, an irresponsible or uniformed pet owner will order the convenience surgery, leaving his or her "best friend" mute or chronically hoarse. Devocalized dogs and cats don't benefit at all: They're abandoned like any other unwanted pet or breeding and show animals past their prime. An Act Prohibiting Devocalization, House Bill 344, would put an end to this cruelty in Massachusetts. But powerful groups that profit from devocalization—the dog breeders' association and Mass. Veterinary Medical Assn.—are fighting the bill aggressively. They can kill it outright or add amendments that would make it unenforceable. Either way, helpless animals would continue to be maimed. MA residents only: How you can protect animals with just a phone. Call House Speaker Robert DeLeo at 617-722-2500 or 781-289-8965 Urge him to ensure House Bill 344 becomes law in 2010 without amendments. If you get voicemail: Be sure to leave your name, city or town and a short message of support for House Bill 344. Watch, learn then post these links to your Facebook or website. Who devocalizes? What do the dogs sound like? Hear what animal experts say An Act Prohibiting Devocalization is sponsored by Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets, an all-volunteer network. It is endorsed by Angell Animal Medical Center, animal shelters statewide and more than 200 concerned MA veterinarians. Make sure your vet is among them For more information, visit the CAPS website Update on USDA's Case Against Kathy Bauck Kathy Bauck's USDA License is Terminated Judicial Officer Denies Bauck's Appeal Due to the efforts of the Companion Animal Protection Society, Kathy Bauck will no longer be able to sell to pet shops and other dog breeders and brokers. On August 13, 2009, the USDA/APHIS filed a Motion for Summary Judgment requesting the termination of Bauck’s license. It is rare for the agency to request the revocation of a license, especially through the expedited means of a summary judgment. CAPS believes the use of a summary judgment was due to the pressure APHIS felt from our petition for rulemaking. This petition requests that Animal Welfare regulations be amended to require the automatic revocation of a USDA license upon the conviction in a court of law of a licensee, such as Bauck, for animal cruelty. On September 29, the administrative law judge issued a Decision and Order in the Bauck case, granting APHIS’ motion for summary judgment. On October 29, Bauck appealed that decision to the judicial officer. APHIS filed a response to her appeal on November 18. The judicial officer’s Decision and Order dated December 2 terminated Bauck’s license. Bauck can file a petition for reconsideration, but based on the strong language in the December 2nd decision, it is almost certain that USDA will deny the petition. Investigation Pictures Investigation Reports and Undercover Video CAPS Needs Your Support! CAPS needs your help more than ever before! Make your tax-deductible donation to CAPS today! Donate Now CAPS Blogs Deborah Howard's Blog Bea's Beat In Memoriam The problem with loving is that pets don't last long enough and people last too long. - Anonymous Freddie 1993 - 2009 Binky 1994 - 2009 Investigations and Media CAPS is working with TV news stations in large cities on in-depth investigative pieces about the pet shop and puppy mill industry. Animal advocates in Minnesota, Ohio, and Oklahoma have requested new undercover evidence from CAPS to help their legislative efforts. Please help us by continuing to fund these efforts and others like them. About CAPS Founded by President Deborah Howard in 1992, Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals from cruelty in pet shops and puppy mills. CAPS actively addresses the abuse and suffering of pet shop and puppy mill dogs through investigations, education, media relations, legislative involvement, puppy mill dog rescues, consumer assistance, and pet industry employee relations. Find Us! Your Subscription: Change your subscription Un Please address any technical problems or comments regarding the newsletter to support . Companion Animal Protection Society :: Contact CAPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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