The importance of raising heritage breed chickens to ensure the birds retain their historically beneficial characteristics is described in the article Raising Heritage Chickens: Why Not Count on Chicken Hatcheries. If you want to start raising your own herd, you…
Breadcrumb Links Local News Author of the article: Paul Delean • Montreal Gazette Publication date : January 16, 2016 • July 12, 2020 • 2 minute read Ora Marcus breeds and shows poodles and operates Ormar Standard Poodles at Ile…
The Winona County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved six kennel permits despite furious opposition from those who claim the operations are "puppy mills" that abuse animals. However, the council has imposed limits on how dogs are housed and how…
Updated Tuesday, September 29 with feedback from one of the store owners.Animal rights activists continue to push to end what they call 'puppy mills' in Missouri, five years after voters passed a proposal tightening dog breeding regulations. A year later,…
David Hamilton has been slammed by the public following a BBC documentary THE OWNER OF Clabby puppy breeding business targeted by a fire that killed 13 dogs last week has been told he will 'burn in hell' by angry animal…
ADAMS NORTH >> A city couple accused of running an unlicensed dog breeder operating out of their South State Street home have been sentenced to a year's probation.Alfred V. "Rick" Ostrowski, Jr., 54, and his wife, Susan Mekdeci, 57, will…
German shepherd Elsa, left, and Labrador retrievers Lark, center, and Gabriela pose as the American Kennel Club announces its list of the best breeds of 2014. The Labrador retriever tops the list. (Don Emmert/Agence France-Presse via Getty Images) America's penchant…
For the editor: Meghan Daum misses the reason People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, is speaking out against the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and the cruel breeding industry. (“Westminster Dog Show Barking Doesn’t Deserve PETA’s Bite…
Cowra Shire Council has postponed an application to develop dog breeding kennels on property near Lyndhurst.A last-ditch effort by neighbors to cut back on kennels, which could house up to 50 dogs, was heard in Council chambers last week.Contestant Jackie…
The Fulton Township Zoning Hearing Board met very briefly on Monday to issue its decision, granting a special exception for the construction of a new kennel – with certain conditions.About 20 opponents from the surrounding community were among the 35…
COLOMBIA — More than three years after Missouri passed a law to crack down on the state's worst puppy mills, authorities have seen the number of lawsuits triple.Enforcement of the Prevention of Canine Cruelty Act, originally known as "Prop B",…
COLOMBIA — Missouri animal welfare inspection reports can read like a horror story. Consider the case of this rancher who ran a commercial facility in Lawrence County:The defendant provided her dogs with dirty, muddy and undrinkable water. The defendant did…
COLUMBIA — George Craig is particular about his dogs, especially when it comes to food.For pregnant and breastfeeding women, he pays particular attention to their diet. He starts with a premium brand of food, like NutriSource or Royal Canin, and…
Anais, the daughter of Noel Gallagher, has written to an Oasis-inspired kennel in Finland asking them to stop breeding purebred dogs. Anaïs, the 14-year-old daughter of Noel and his ex-wife Meg Matthews, has joined People for the Ethical Treatment of…
Two years after being the target of an animal cruelty raid, owners of a Lockney kennel seek revenge as Mark, Sandra and Kory Smith file a lawsuit against Floyd County and the West Texas Humane Society, saying the raid that…
An Amish couple charged with animal cruelty on their Millbank-area farm have pleaded guilty to a number of charges as part of a plea deal that will see all other charges in the case dropped. Menno Streicher pleaded guilty to…
On Friday, animal welfare officials detailed the disgusting conditions and released photos taken at a northern Minnesota farm where more than 130 dogs were seized and a carcass was recovered as part of a cruelty investigation. . Authorities on Tuesday…
(Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images) By Pat LoebPHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture said it took action against 37 illegal dog-breeding kennels this year, including several in the Philadelphia area.READ MORE: Upper Macungie Township police fatally shoot 15ft snake…
If you have a hunting dog that resides in an outdoor kennel, keeping it clean can sometimes be difficult. A concrete floor combined with a septic tank can help with waste disposal and kennel hygiene, but not foolproof. While a…
CITY OF JEFFERSON • When the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing on a bill slashing new dog breeding rules approved by state voters, the lawmaker who led the attack on the rules was Rep. Jason Smith. Smith, R-Salem, argued…
CHESAPEAKEMan's best friends don't necessarily make man's best friends.Woofing back and forth on an online chat group for a rare breed of dog - the Coton de Tulear - has resulted in nearly a million dollars in lawsuits.The lawsuits show…
Please enable JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Sir Patrick Bateson on the main recommendations of his report The author of a pedigree dog report has called for radical changes in breeders to improve animal health.The Kennel Club and Dogs…
Dog breeding industry set for upheaval as Kennel Club report recommends separation of powers By Scott Warren Update: 2:09 a.m. EDT, January 13, 2010 Dog breeders are facing tougher regulations in a bid to end inbreeding in the industry.The move…
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND — It sounds so British that a nasty argument has broken out between those who say they love dogs and those who say they love dogs more. But such a royal catfight has ensnared the country's most prestigious…
From Andrew Sullivan to The Daily Dish: Oy. Two activists dressed up as KKK members at an American Kennel Club show to protest against purebreds. Macon D vents. To read the full controversy, click here. From the Associated Press: Animal…