pet shops/puppy farming

It seems simple, but here’s the thing; consumer behaviour drives change far more effectively than lobbying for legislative solutions. So when it comes to pet stores we have to remember these are businesses and profits matter. But while we boycott their stores, many are still unaware why they are losing customers. We have to spell […]

First it was Oprah. Now, a new Nickelodeon and Dreamworks movie Hotel for Dogs due out in January; This husky spent her whole life having babies for a puppy mill that sold puppies to pet stores. When she couldn’t have any more puppies, instead of letting her retire in comfort, the puppy mill just dumped […]

When you look closely at these issues it becomes clear that the balance between a conciliatory and a confrontational approach has been weighted so far towards compromise that little has been gained for Australian animals. RSPCA Australia Chief Scientist, Dr Bidda Jones @ AAWS Just as groups attempt to get laws passed that reflect the […]

We’re adding a new section to Where Do Puppies Come From which feature two of the most amazing videos I’ve ever seen. What to look for in your new puppy; shows the body language differences between socialised and non-socialised puppies and explains the impact a lack of socialisation has on future behaviour. A huge thanks […]

When we talk about anti-puppy mill campaigns put together by people lobbying for animal welfare, we often expect to see giant posters of abused pets and protesters being asked to leave. While this obviously gets attention, it’s not a very good way to get the public to trust us. People are more likely to give […]

Among the more educated, the message of responsible pet ownership seems to be getting through. Considered pet purchases begin with research, that leads knowledgeable buyers to reputable breeders or rescue. There is an understanding of the importance of desexing and obedience training in avoiding behavioral problems and for the pets and their new owners, the […]

The Pet Industry is celebrating, claiming they’ve won the ‘pet shop battle’ with Clover Moore’s current bill failing to make it to parliament; On 26th June the Clover Moore “Animals (Regulation of Sale) Bill 2007” came to a very silent death – so silent in fact that her supporters are still out there seeking support. […]

When we launched Where Do Puppies Come From? we focused on the few things people can do to check out a breeder before they buy (visit their premises, don’t buy if you can’t meet the parent dogs, don’t shop on the internet etc). So what I’ve seen today is a double whammy for both us […]

It’s launched! Where Do Puppies Come From? highlights the issues surrounding dog farms in Australia in a simple and non-confronting manner. Basically we think the information speaks for itself, so have compiled a dog farm information portal to make it easy to see why, as pet lovers we should demand more for our companion animals. However, […]