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Nevada Humane Society is proud to endorse the effort to halt the retail sale of animals acquired from puppy mills in Reno. I have witnessed first-hand the devastation, horror, and abuse animals held in mill situations endure. This is not breeding it is manufacturing. It is dirty, it is grim and this practice of stores profiting from this malfeasance have no place in Washoe County — one of the most humane communities in America. By eliminating the revenue and outlets for perpetrators of this cruelty we can help end puppy mills and with one voice say, not in our town.
Pet Network Humane Society is proud to support the efforts of Puppy Mill Free Reno. We strongly encourage our community to become informed about the true nature of Puppy Mills and the cruelty and neglect prevalent within the puppy mill industry. No business should be able to profit from cruelty to animals - period.
Art Paws Reno, Art Town's only Bring Your Dog Day, supports a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe! "We are proud to support these efforts to protect the pet population in our community. Very proud!"
Behavior Outreach Program, Psychology Department, University of Nevada, Reno, supports a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe!
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We support a puppy mill free Reno, Sparks and Washoe County! Buy your puppies/cats/rabbits from your local shelter/rescue/reputable breeder.
I hosted the very first animal welfare telethon in the United States and have done many since then so I speak with some foundation on issues affecting our friends who cannot speak for themselves.
This is important and cannot be ignored.
If we don't stand up and speak for them...no one will...
Now is the time!
As animals die everyday in the shelter, its time to stop the cyle of cruelty and overpopulation. Please adopt a shelter pet.
The selling of puppies/kittens/rabbits needs to end and it is up to us to speak for those with no voice. If we don't stand together to abolish these puppy mills, who will? It is our time to make a difference in this world, and to make all the difference for those sweet furbabies out there!!!! SPEAK UP FOR THOSE WITH NO VOICE!!!!
By banning the sale of commercially bred animals, converting stores to adopt only, we can put an end to the horror and still have more than enough animals to place into homes.
The suffering these animals endure in factory breeding centers is not acceptable. As humans, it is our responsibility to put an end to cruelty and needless suffering for all animals.
Plato's Closet buys, sells and trades brand name, gently used teen clothing. We pay cash for winter, spring, summer, and fall clothes that are in great condition. We support a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe!
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A Doggies Dream was established in 2008 to provide a safe, clean and welcoming environment for your beloved canine companions. It is our love of dogs and dedication to their safety that has helped us to become a successful business here in Reno Nevada. Over the past 6 years A Doggies Dream has worked closely with the Nevada Humane Society, Washoe County Animal Control and local rescue groups who are dedicated to saving the lives of unwanted and abused pets.
It is because of our love all dogs that we PROUDLY SUPPORT a PUPPY MILL FREE RENO! We would hope that one day all of the animals in our community could experience the love that our customers show to their beloved pets.
Please join us in supporting a Puppy Mill Free Reno, and even a Puppy Mill Free Nevada!
Northern Nevada Shiba Rescue (NNSR) is a non-profit, independent animal rescue group dedicated to rescuing and rehoming the Shiba Inu. We have been working with the Shiba Inu breed for over 15 years. We have been partners in rescuing this breed from backyard breeders and puppy mills. In 2009 NNSR teamed with Shibas 4 Life in shutting down one of the largest puppy mills in the Northwest. At the time of the incident, the owner had over 100 dogs of differing breeds and sizes. His method of feeding these dogs was to cut open a large bag of dog food and scatter it in the dirt. Only the strongest survived and were able to eat. Dogs were left in unclean kennels, chained up to trees and fence posts, and left in abandoned trailers. When we rescued the dogs they were terrified of human contact, missing limbs, ears, eyes and tails. And almost every dog that went to a rescue group required medical attention.
It is because of these conditions that some people feel is acceptable, "after all they are only dogs", that we PROUDLY SUPPORT a PUPPY MILL FREE RENO!
Please support your local rescue groups, Humane Society and SPCA in caring those who can't care themselves!
Animal Oasis Reno, is a family owned facility that strives to provide a safe, clean, happy environment for all of our pet friends and is happy to support a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe!
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Charlie's Place aims to provide a healthy, stress-free, fun place that dogs can't wait to return to again and again and that also helps their humans to know they are safe, loved, exercised, and entertained.
Juice Box Yoga: Overbreeding creates killing, irresponsibility and mindlessness are not an option in 2014. Reno, it's time for some change! JBY is a community of 6000 members. We stand for animals!
Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital, Carson City, supports a Puppy Mill Free Reno, Sparks, Washoe and Carson City!—Margie Quirk, LVT/Owner
Cafe at Adele's endorses a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe/Carson City—Charlie Abowd, Chef/Owner
Carson Animal Services Initiative endorses a puppy mill free community. Share your love and your compassion by visiting, and adopting from, your local animal shelter. A forever friend awaits! —Lisa Schuette, Founder, Chair
I am a resident and business owner in Incline Village/Washoe County. I fully support the work of Puppy Mill Free Reno. Puppy mills promote cruelty toward the defenseless, and future owners of the animals, with profit being the primary goal. There is no integrity and no humanity where puppy mills are concerned. I know that for a prosperous future, there can be no puppy mills. It is my hope that Washoe County will lead the charge in Nevada, setting the right example, and doing right by all beings. Thank you, Julie Hodges, Owner and Director Awareness Village.
Dog Town Canine Rescue commends and supports Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe for their tireless efforts toward making our community a more humane place for everyone. —Lorayn Walser, President.
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe has been committed to saving and improving the lives of pets through adoptions, community spay/neuter services and humane education programs since 1994. HS-TT supports a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe!
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See Spot Run photographer Albert Lewis is passionate about helping animals and believes every pet deserves a loving home. He volunteers with animal shelters and rescues all over the country, from Alaska to Canada to the lower 48 and has photographed at over 25 different facilities and will continue to do so until a difference is made.
"Come on people, lets make a stand! This is 2014."
Lake Tahoe Humane Society and SPUPPYMILLFREERENO.C.A. promotes sentiments of humanity & gentleness towards domestic and other animals, to protect their health & saftey via education, advocacy & humane ethics. Together we can keep Tahoe kind by supporting a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe!
Northern NV Bulldog Rescue, which takes in homeless and surrendered Bulldogs and provides them with care and housing until a forever home can be found, supports a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe!
Thank you for helping to educate people on this horrible practice!!"
"Boxers and Buddies, saves adoptable pets from high-kill shelters and many uncertain futures. We support a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe!"
Paws Thrift Avenue, whose proceeds go to the smaller 501�3 pet rescues in the Reno Nevada area which do not receive large donations, supports a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe!
Reno Bull Dog Club aims to educate owners, breeders, as well as the general public on the uniqueness and overall concerns of our breed. We support a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe!
For Pets Sake, a non-profit animal rescue in Reno specializing in small dogs since 1989, supports a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe!
Electric Blue Elephant, Reno's premier vegan food truck, supports a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe!
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All Occasion Rentals is your full service party rental center serving the greater Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Gardnerville, Washoe Valley, Susanville and theLake Tahoe areas. We provide top quality party rental equipment at affordable prices. We support a Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe!
I fully support the ban of puppy mills no matter where they are, it is a extremely cruel, sad and lonely life. I believe if you can abuse an animal, you can abuse a human. Get your pets from a shelter or reputable breeder. A good breeder cares for the total welfare of their animals and welcome you to their homes. Please do not give away your pet, always ask for a small fee to deter unscrupulous people using them as bait in training fighting dogs.
Ghandi once said, "The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way it treats it's animals." All life on this planet is infused with intelligence, and deserves to be treated with respect, honor, and friendship.
We are passionate about dogs at Three Dog Divers. Rescue from a shelter or purchase from a reputable breeder, not a pet shop. We support a Puppy Mill Free Reno!
We, as human beings, can not continue to be oblivious to the heinous practices that go on in puppy mills. It's despicable and so should be unacceptable!
Pet overpopulation is a significant issue in Washoe county. The intent of this petition is to address it with action that has shown to be effective other communities. For the sake of the animals impacted by it we strongly support this petition.
As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) for over 15 years and recent Graduate with Honors (2014) from the APDT Certificate Program: Canine Socialization & Psychological Development for Puppies, I can attest to the many reasons to not allow the sale of puppies or dogs in retail stores.
I had no idea how my life was about to change when I made a decision five years ago and began volunteering my time and lobbying at the state level for animal organizations in the Reno/Sparks area. What has been a most rewarding experience to me has also tugged at my heartstrings big time I had no idea these types of facilities and the people involved in them existed I am happy to contribute anything I can to encourage and be a part of the closure of these abusively heinous, cruel and neglectful facilities and make certain they never rear their ugly heads here again.
—Margaret Flint, Animal Rights Lobbyist; Owner/Family, Chapel Of The Bells, Reno
Fetch! Pet Care supports a puppy mill free Reno! Owners Jen and Betty have both adopted/rescued their pets and we LOVE to see clients that do the same - that's why we offer a Rescue Discount for any of our services. There are too many wonderful animals deserving a forever home that can be adopted and rescued. Pets are family - not products!
Foie Gras Free Reno believes the Truckee Meadows could be a cruelty-free zone for all animals: dogs, cats, rabbits and the ducks and geese subjected to immeasureable cruelty in the Foie Gras industry. Though there are no factory-farms in the area, the sale and post-production should follow the lead of California and be banished from one of the most animal-friendly landscapes in the country.
Gino Scala, Owner, Great Full Gardens, Reno Common sense should prevail.
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Sonja Mills
By banning the sale of commercially bred animals, converting stores to adopt only, we can put an end to the horror and still have more than enough animals to place into homes.
Amanda White
Please please end this barbaric practice!! So many animals are suffering at the hands of these monsters that run puppy mills. Backyard breeders are just as bad. It is NEVER safe to buy a puppy from a puppy store, and many online sites showing pictures of happy dogs in the home are fake. In reality the dogs are kept in small confining cages with wire floors and much worse. This needs to stop!!!
Caitlin Kroshus
This NEEDS to stop! There is no reason or excuse to have puppy mills in commission. They all need to be shut down. There are millions of AMAZING dogs and cats at shelters that need to be adopted. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stop this horrible practice!!!!
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Anonymous
"This is the most signficant humane thing that I have ever done in my life. I feel like I am doing something useful."
Her companion, Lily, was rescued from an Ohio puppy mill while still a puppy before she got into the distribution system. She found Lily on PetFinder.com while searching for a puppy. So don't buy the myth you can't get a puppy unless from a store. These two are living proof that compassion is the way to go.
Monika Lynn
I feel very passionate about this cause, I think it is crucial for this ban to be passed and that those without a voice be heard!
Brittney Fortin & Tara Lou
The selling of puppies/kittens/rabbits needs to end and it is up to us to speak for those with no voice. If we don't stand together to abolish these puppy mills, who will? It is our time to make a difference in this world, and to make all the difference for those sweet furbabies out there!!!! SPEAK UP FOR THOSE WITH NO VOICE!!!!
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Susan Shin Cesarini
The suffering these animals endure in factory breeding centers is not acceptable. As humans, it is our responsibility to put an end to cruelty and needless suffering for all animals.
Harry Thomas
It is fundamentally the purpose of our species to take care of this planet and its inhabitants. Causing suffering for profit is a sick behavior.
Julie Langman Muhilly
There are dogs dying everyday in Washoe County. Stop the sale of puppy mills dogs in Washoe County and NV so shelter dogs can be saved!
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