Deborah Howard President of Companion Animal Protection Society Wants You to Help Eliminate Pet Shops and Puppy Mills
(Greater Boston Area) – Register to become a teen activist today at www.caps2point0.org! By being a part of the CAPS 2.0 community, you can find resources to stay informed and learn how to become an activist. Learn about breeders and brokers through CAPS undercover investigations. The caps2point0.org website has reports, photos and undercover footage. As an activist, you can spread the word by leafleting and putting up posters in your school. Organize your own protest on behalf of the animals against pet shops that have poor conditions.
According to Deborah Howard, President of the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), “more than 90 percent of pet shops obtain their puppies from puppy mills” that completely disregard the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of the animals they mass produce each year. “Puppy mills exist solely for profit, with the dogs treated like puppy-producing machines that turn feed into puppies,” said a CAPS undercover investigator. “The animals are often treated with a minimal standard of care with little or no concern for their well-being.” It’s not uncommon for pet shop puppies to be treated for upper respiratory infections, ear and eye infections, and parasites once they arrive at the store or their new home. Other problems, such as luxating patellas and hip dysplasia, often develop later in these puppies’ lives – sometimes years after they were purchased. Inform those you know why they should refrain from buying puppies at pet shops and online. By being young activists fighting the puppy mill industry you can educate consumers to help end the horrific plight of the pet store puppy.
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The Companion Animal Protection Society is the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals, CAPS’ foremost concern is the abuse and suffering of pet shop and puppy mill dogs. Founded in 1992, CAPS actively addresses this issue through investigations, education, media relations, legislative involvement, puppy mill dog rescues, consumer assistance, and pet shop employee relations.
Tags: Animals, Rights, Activism, Puppies, Treatment, Teens, Teenager, Concern, Cohasset, Safety
