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ASPCA celebrates No Pet Store Puppies Day with viral video campaign

On July 21, the ASPCA will celebrate national No Pet Store Puppies Day. This is the third year in which the ASPCA promotes a campaign that is meant to educate the public about the connection between pet stores and puppy mills. This year, the ASPCA will promote the campaign with a video called “Meet Molly.”In the video, people get to meet a little girl named Molly and her dog Joe. Molley explains how puppy mills are cruel and why people should avoid pet stores that sell puppies. According to a press release given by the ASPCA, the goal of the video is to leverage the power of Internet virality and educate millions about the link between pet stores and puppy mills.“The ASPCA commissioned a national study conducted by Lake Research Partners which found that 78 percent of consumers are unaware that most pet stores puppies come from puppy mills.” -ASPCAIn order to educate and inform people about the reality of the puppy mill industry, the ASPCA encourages people to do the following:Share the “Meet Molly” video across their social networks, thus educating people that shopping in pet stores that sell puppies supports puppy mill cruelty. Take the Pledge not to shop for anything –including pet food, toys, etc – at pet stores stores or on websites that sell puppies. Check out the newly launched consumer tool that allows consumers to see photos taken inside U.S. Department of Agriculture licensed commercial dog breeding facilities that sell puppies to pet stores around the country Join the ASPCA Puppy Mills Awareness Twitter chat with the hashtag #ASPCAchat, which will be taking place on Tuesday, July 23rd from 1pm-2pm EST.

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Product Review: Soft Paws Nail Caps

Hey there cool cats and dog friends! S’up? So sporadic snow storms aside, spring has officially sprung in Montreal and I am beyond thrilled that crotchety and clingy old man winter is getting rained-out. Let’s hug you guys!! What else is super about spring? Kittens. Yep. There will soon be an abundance of kittens. Either roaming the streets, in horrible …

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From a Vet’s Point of View: Choosing a Rescue Carefully

Looking for a pet? Choose the facility carefully! By: Dr. Christina Nosotti   From experience, you will quickly bond and become attached to any pet you bring home. However worthy of your affection though, in some cases a particular pet may not be the best fit for your family, or it could develop behavior problems or health issues that can …

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Let’s Raise The Standards On All Fronts

The opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the positions of Montreal Dog Blog or its individual bloggers.  However, we feel presenting all rational sides of important animal issues can further deeper discussion, education and improvement of animal welfare. Ultimately, our collective end goal remains the same: betterment of animal treatment – not only in Quebec, …

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Toronto Passes By-Law Banning the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Stores

Richmond, BC was the first Canadian city to do it in April, 2011. Now Toronto has joined the ranks of cities that have banned the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores. Puppies and kittens sold in Toronto pet stores must come from shelters, humane societies or rescue groups, city council decided on Wednesday. Council voted unanimously to institute …

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National Puppy Mill Awareness Day: September 17

Today, September 17th, has been designated Puppy Mill Awareness Day. It’s been started by a group in the US, but with yesterday’s puppy mill seizure near Shawville, QC – and the fact that Quebec has the disgraceful title of “Puppy Mill Capital of North America”, we feel it’s an important day to recognize here as well.         …

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Election Reply #4: Thomas Mulcair, NDP

We’ve Got Mail! Last week, Montreal Dog Blog contacted 10 local candidates regarding their thoughts on animal cruelty in Quebec. Read and send your own letter here!  Our fourth reply is from Thomas Mulcair, NDP: Dear Montreal Dog Blog, Please find attached our replies about some issues concerning animals in Quebec. Have a nice afternoon, Thomas Mulcair’s Campaign Team, NDP …

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Election Reply #1: Jessica Gal, Green Party

We’ve Got Mail! Last week, Montreal Dog Blog contacted 10 local candidates regarding their thoughts on animal cruelty in Quebec. Read and send your own letter here!  Our first reply is from Jessica Gal, from the Green Party: Hello and greetings to all your readers, First, I would like to thank you for caring enough about this issue to raise …

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