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Puppy Mill Raids in Western Washington

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Up north are Snohomish County and Skagit County where two puppy mill raids have led to the rescue of almost 600 pregnant dogs, about 80 percent of whom are pregnant. (We One of my coworkers is heavily involved in puppy mill issues. If the regulation in this area is worse than puppy mill regulation in general, it must be REALLY bad.

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Blog for Rescued Dogs in Western Washington

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Remember how we posted about the raids on puppy mills in Mount Vernon and Gold Bar, Washington? About 600 dogs were seized from horrible puppy mill conditions. Tags: seattle animal cruelty animal rescue puppy mills. Here's a blog for people who are trying to help them. Our pet sitter alerted us to the site.

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Five Famous First Pets

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Today is George Washington’s birthday! In 1989 Millie had six puppies, two of which also became White House dogs! First Pet, 1789-1791): In addition to horses and hound dogs, George Washington owned a parrot. Polly actually belonged to Martha Washington. Socks the cat. He often visited schools and hospitals.

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Healthy pets see their vets! #GetHealthyHappy

4 The Love Of Animals

According to Dr. Ashley Gallagher, of Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D.C., This is an ongoing problem that she has had since she was a puppy, but that was luckily caught early on during her regular check ups. Sure a visit to the vet can be a bit stressful sometimes, but it’s so worthwhile!

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From Yesterday's New York Times

Animal Ethics

The bill also bans the importation of puppies from foreign puppy mills, and increases penalties for violations of the Animal Welfare Act from $2,500 to $10,000. Wayne Pacelle President and Chief Executive The Humane Society of the United States Washington, May 21, 2008 Enforcement has been inconsistent at best.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

The Episcopal Church embraces a resolution that specifically addresses puppy mills and factory farms. Christine Gutleben Washington, April 21, 2008 The writer is the director of animals and religion at the Humane Society of the United States. The Catholic Church is not alone among major religions on this issue.

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Puppy Mill Busted in Gold Bar, Washington

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Several dead puppies also were found in a freezer, and two dead dogs were found elsewhere on the premises. Adult dogs and puppies were found living in crates and small pens filled with large accumulations of feces and heavily soiled shavings, said Vicki Lubrin of Snohomish County Animal Control Services.