This week in the news

Texas puppy mill regulation under fire for being too lax, allowing cruelty

"To think that we would still allow these animals to live on wire mesh floors, stacked in cages up to three high that just isn't right."

The Monmouth County SPCA is Setting the Latest Trend at the Mall!

The Macerich Company announced the news that all individuals in the animal welfare community had been eagerly awaiting. They would be banning the sale of live animals in more than 70 malls across the United States. 

Animal Advocates are angry with the punishment in Waimanalo puppy mill case

Judge David Lo … sentenced Bradley International to reimburse the Hawaiian Humane Society nearly $371,000 for the care of the animals and he fined the company the maximum $306,000.  However he did not issue jail time.  And he did not ban any of the company's officers from owning an animal related business.

How Much is that Doggie in the Window? The Surprising Economics of Purchasing a Purebred Puppy

In the context of this substantial, ongoing “cost of ownership,” the initial purchase price is insignificant. Skimping on the purchase price when there are health and temperament issues at stake strikes me as penny wise and pound foolish.