Dedicated to Washoe County's continued excellence as a world-leader in the treatment of animals.
An authentic grassroots coalition of individuals, organizations and businesses dedicated to bringing about change to Washoe County by banning the sales of dogs, cats and rabbits in retail stores.
Become a voice for the voiceless.
Donate to a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe now.
Started on 7/7/13, the day after San Diego passed a ban on selling animals in retail stores (See
Mostly Dogs blog, 7/13), Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe is a group of citizens and organizations committed to the single issue of ending cruel and unhealthy puppy, kitty and rabbit mill retail sales in Washoe County and require all animals sold in retail stores to be from local, non-profit, accredited adoption agencies or from reputable [breed] Club of America breeders.
Founding Organizer
Billy Howard is a graduate ("With Honors") of the
Reno Citizens Institute as well as the
Washoe County Engaged Leadership Academy. Billy was appointed by the Reno City Council to sit on the Ward 2 South
Neighborhood Advisory Committee to which the members elected him
Chair.
Billy is the founding organizer of
Climbing For Kitties, an athletic fundraising event for
Feline Rescue of Northern Nevada (he also develops their website).
Billy holds a certificate in
plant-based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Foundation and Cornell University.
Billy's efforts raised over $6000 for animal organizations in 2013.
Training in 15 weeks, Billy ran the 2013 LA Marathon as a benefit for Farm Sanctuary.
Billy receives certificate of completion from the Commissioners for the Washoe County Engaged Leadership Academy, 2011.
← Billy talking about Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe on the Chip Evans
Business Matters radio show, 3 Feb, 2014. [I was nervous].
Billy with Yaya for a taping of the
Ron And Yaya in the Morning Show, 4/9. [Less nervous b/c they were so much fun.] →
Donations
Holding Scout so Debbie can sign a petition at our Hike for Hounds booth →
Help us get the job done! We're counting on you to make sure these ordinances pass.
Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe is NOT a 501(c)3 tax-deductible organization. We fully expect our work to be completed in the short-term.
← Billy with Beagle Freedom Project rescue, Timmy, at the Nevada Political Action for Animals candidate meet and greet in Las Vegas, 5/18/14.
Volunteers Amanda White (L) and Harry Thomas (R) set up for the Nevada Humane Society's Doggie Palooza, 2/2014 and Walk for Animals, 6/2014.
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Many thanks to our financial supporters!
✓ Doris Howard
✓ Anonymous
✓ Bonnie Berezich
✓ George Feriend
✓ Billy Howard
✓ Phyllis Ager
Benefactors, $500+
✓ Beverlee McGrath
Monika Lynn for the donation of our brand new EZ Up craft faire canopy replacing the one borrowed from Feline Rescue of Northern Nevada.
Volunteer Monika Lynn at SPCA of Northern Nevada's Paws on the Plaza, 6/2014.
Puppy Mill Free Awareness Week Festival & Rally
UNR,
Apr 23
rd — May 3
rd
Co-Presented By PMFR and
The
Behavior Outreach Program of the Psychology Department of UNR.
Co-Sponsored by
With Community Sponsorship from
We seek donations to help cover the basic costs for our campaign.
- Printed materials including blank petitions,
- Printing of online signatures and spreadsheets in hardcopy,
- Zip drives to submit to city councils and county commissions,
- Printed packets of documentation to submit to city councils and county commissions,
- Clipboards and pens
- Booth set-up
- Pens and tape to provide to businesses hosting the petition,
- PO Box for returning peitions (9 months),
- Website development, hosting, and TLD fees, SSL.
As soon as we meet our costs we will remove the donation link.
Thank you for your time and help to finally bring this matter to a close in Washoe County.
Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe mascot, Brooks, was adopted from the Nevada Humane Society at a PetSmart adoption Saturday event for $45.00, all shots and spay/neuter included.
Now nearly 7 years old, his veterinarian says he's the healthiest dog she sees.
Adopt, don't shop!
