Today's awarness day in Lancaster County was the largest since its inception 5 yrs. ago. I don't have an official count but I believe it was approximately 1,000 people! It was a fantastic showing of support from the public, organizations , rescue groups, speakers and more. Thanks to everyone who was … [Read more...]

If you are unable to attend puppymill awarenss day in Lancaster County, you can watch it the whole thing live by clicking here. It begins at 11AM and runs to approximately 5 PM. Tell your friends! … [Read more...]

I received the following information via email from the House Democratic Caucus. The House of Representatives successfully passed House Bills 2525 &2532 as you know. House Bill 2525 would set minimum, humane living standards in large scale commercial kennels. It would also prohibit anyone but a … [Read more...]

IMPORTANT ~ There are only SIX more days remaining on the Senate calendar to pass House Bill 2525. That doesn't leave much time but we can do it! Please sign this petition at www.savingpuppies.com , please wait for the petition to download). This petition will be presented directly to the PA Senate. … [Read more...]

House Bill 2532, sponsored by Berks County Rep. Thomas Caltagirone has successfully passed through the House of Representatives today! Another triumph for the animals! This bill will prevent surgical procedures performed by those with no formal training, often in unsanitary conditions and without … [Read more...]

By a unanimous vote (181 for and 17 against), House Bill 2525 has FINALLY been passed in the House of Representatives. HB 2525 now moves on to the Senate. We thank Rep. Jim Casorio for all of his efforts to get this legislation passed! We also thank all of the Representatives who voted for this … [Read more...]

Behind the Capitol after yesterday's Rally for the Puppymill Dogs I arrived at yesterday's rally late due to a prior commitment. It was approximately 1:30 but there were many people with their dogs walking the entire grounds around the Capitol to show their support for House Bill 2525. I heard there … [Read more...]

Today marks a new direction for puppymills. The first step has finally been won with a unanimous vote to pass House Bills 2525 & 2532. All of you who called and had written your legislators- you deserve a huge thank you for what you accomplished! It is amazing what we can do when we work … [Read more...]

The House of Representative has adjourned for today after reviewing some of the 100 plus amendments added by a handful of legislators to House Bill 2525 before the summer session had ended. This bill is sponsored by Rep. Jim Casorio of Westmoreland County. You can see it here live tomorrow when the … [Read more...]

I just received confirmation from Sarah Speed of the Humane Society of the United States that House Bills 2525 and 2532 could be voted on by as early as tomorrow. A rally will be held from 12-2 PM tomorrow by the fountain at Soldier's Grove at the Capitol. The public , along with their dogs, is … [Read more...]