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1. Sharon L., Peters, and TODAY Special for USA. "Puppy mills leave lasting emotional scars, study
finds." USA Today n.d.:
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2. "End puppy mills by shelter adoption." USA Today n.d.:
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3. Hamilton, Anita, and Sean Scully. "Curbing The Puppy Trade." Time 166.24 (2005): 62-63.
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4. Herbst, Diane. "The Puppy Saver." People 70.13 (2008): 163-167.
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5. "Iowa Tames Puppy Mills." American City & County 125.4 (2010): 22.
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6. "Saving Gracie: How One Dog Escaped The Shadowy World Of American Puppy Mills." Publishers
Weekly 257.1 (2010): 41.
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7. Maddox, Michael P. "Response To Article On Bill To Regulate 'Puppy Mills'." DVM: The
Newsmagazine Of Veterinary Medicine 36.12 (2005): 24.
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8. Frabotta, David. "Proposal Allows USDA To Regulate Puppy Mills." DVM: The Newsmagazine Of
Veterinary Medicine 36.10 (2005): 8.
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9. "Activists Vs. Kitties." Newsweek 157.26 (2011): 24.
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10. Smalley, Suzanne. "Animal Instinct." Newsweek 154.3 (2009): 8.
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11. Pham, Thailan. "A Mutt With A Mission." People 69.22 (2008): 57.
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12. Whitcomb, Rachael. "Rally Against Proposition B." DVM: The Newsmagazine Of Veterinary Medicine
41.12 (2010): 10.
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13. "A Dog's Life." Economist 397.8708 (2010): 36-39.
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14. "Breeder Freedom." State Legislatures 34.1 (2008): 11.
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15. McCallum, Larry. "The Travelling Canine Horror Show." Alberta Report / Newsmagazine 22.5 (1995):
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1. 23 dogs rescued from suspected alexander county, N.C. puppy mill. (2014, Jan 10). Targeted News
Service. Retrieved from
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2. Statement on new york governor signing groundbreaking puppy mill legislation. (2014, Jan 10).
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3. 2013 ranking of state animal protection laws released. (2014, Jan 06). Targeted News Service.
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4. POLITICAL SCIENCE CLASS FIGHTS PUPPY MILLS THROUGH ACTIVISM. (2013, Dec 11). US Fed News
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5. ASPCA 'no pet store puppies' campaign: Don't buy into animal cruelty this holiday season. (2013,
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6. American humane association CEO applaud's north carolina governor's support of 'puppy mill bill'.
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7. Undercover investigation of texas puppy sellers finds tall tales, poor conditions. (2013, Nov 12).
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8. To the rescue! florida to benefit the humane society of the united states' life-saving stop puppy mills
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9. Majority of maryland puppy-selling stores found violating consumer disclosure law. (2013, Oct 14).
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10. The journal record's 50 making a difference profile: Christy J. counts, founder of central oklahoma
humane society. (2013, Oct 03). Journal Record. Retrieved from
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11. Consumers ask court to shut down infamous florida-based puppy seller. (2013, Oct 03). Targeted
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12. ASPCA, animal advocates appointed to connecticut task force to review the sale of animals sold in
pet shops. (2013, Sep 24). Targeted News Service. Retrieved from
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13. Animal welfare; retail pet stores and licensing exemptions. (2013). (). Lanham: Federal Information &
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14. Meehan praises progress to end mistreatment at puppy mills. (2013, Sep 17). Targeted News
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15. REP. GERLACH'S WORK TO CLOSE INTERNET LOOPHOLE EXPLOITED BY PUPPY MILL BREEDERS
CONTRIBUTES TO NEW ENFORCEMENT. (2013, Sep 14). US Fed News Service, Including US State
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16. US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CRACKING DOWN ON ONLINE PUPPY MILLS. (2013, Sep 13). US
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17. United states : Governor quinn signs law to protect new pet owners. (2013). MENA Report,
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18. ASPCA launches consumer tool linking puppies sold in pet stores with licensed inhumane breeders.
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19. 'Furry babies' pet store faces lawsuit for allegedly selling unhealthy puppy mill puppies. (2013, Jun
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20. Illinois legislature passes bill to protect consumers from buying sick pets. (2013, May 29). Targeted
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21. A horrible hundred: 100 problem puppy mills. (2013, May 09). Targeted News Service. Retrieved
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22. North carolina house of representatives cracks down on puppy mills. (2013, May 09). Targeted News
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23. Vermont legislature cracks down on irresponsible dog breeding. (2013, May 07). Targeted News
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Google Scholar
1. With Best Friends Like Us Who Needs Enemies--The Phenomenon of the Puppy Mill, the Failure of
Legal Regimes to Manage It, and the Positive Prospects of Animal … [available through CSUN]
2. Animal law: welfare, interests, and rights
3. Animal welfare position papers, puppy mills, and you
4. Born to Die
5. The Animal Welfare Act: Background and Selected Legislation
6. Something stinks: The need for environmental regulation of puppy mills
7. Don't Buy the Doggy in the Window: Ending the Cycle that Perpetuates Commercial Breeding with
Regulation of the Retail Pet Industry
8. Mental health of dogs formerly used as 'breeding stock'in commercial breeding establishments
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Websites and Online Articles
1. ASPCA (2007). "Fight Animal Cruelty: Puppy Mills". Retrieved 2007-12-13.
2. Swartz, Tracy (2007-11-19). "Buy or adopt? Where you get your pet is a big decision—and a
big controversy". Chicago Tribune RedEye Edition.
3. Questions and Answers on Animal Care’s Regulation of Commercial Animal Dealers
4. Avenson v. Zegart, 577 F. Supp. 958, 960 (United States District Court, D. Minnesota, Sixth
Division January 17, 1984) (“A "puppy mill" is a dog breeding operation in which the health
of the dogs is disregarded in order to maintain a low overhead and maximize profits.”).
5. "Laws That Protect Dogs in Puppy Mills". ASPCA. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
6. ASPCA (2007). "Puppy Mills: Responsible Breeding". Retrieved 2007-12-14.
7. The Kennel Club (UK) (2006-05-16). "Where NOT to buy a puppy or a dog". Retrieved 200712-14.
8. PAWS: http://www.paws.org/puppy-mills.html
9. http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/puppy-mills/what-is-a-puppy-mill.aspx
10. Canis Major Publications (2007). "Just what is a puppy mill?". Retrieved 2007-12-14.
11. Hamilton, Anita (2005-12-04). "Curbing the Puppy Trade: Dog lovers are divided over new
efforts to ensure that all breeders treat their pooches humanely". Time. Retrieved 2012-1007.
12. "New Pa. Law Putting Puppy Mills out of Business". AP. 2010-06-11. Retrieved October 7,
2012.
13. "Critics: Pa. failing to enforce puppy mill law". Associated Press. April 24, 2012. Retrieved
October 7, 2012.
14. "Is Pennsylvania regaining reputation for puppy mills?". 2012-10-04. Retrieved October 7,
2012.
15. "HSUS Undercover Investigation Exposes the Suffering Behind New York Pet Stores".
Humane Society of the United States. November 9, 2012. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
16. Teuscher, Robert H. (March 2010). "The Puppy Mill Industry In Missouri". Better Business
Bureau. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
17. "Puppy Factories / Animal Liberation Victoria". Alv.org.au. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
18. The Humane Society of the United States (2010-03-09). "Iowa Gov. Culver Signs Bill to
Combat Puppy Mills". Retrieved 2009-03-18.
19. Pamela M. Prah, stateline.org (2011-05-25). "Missouri's puppy mill politics: dog breeders
outmaneuver animal-rights movement". The Seattle Times.
20. About the Bill | Lead The Way | Support the Animals (Regulation of Sale) Bill | Animal
Welfare | Against Puppy Farms[dead link]
21. Death Row Pets[dead link]
22. "Puppy Mill Victory in UK". Spring 2000. Retrieved 2009-07-12.
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Madonna of the Mills – A Documentary About Puppy Mills | The ... [HBO Films]
"I'm Alive" puppy mill documentary FULL VERSION - YouTube
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