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Description: If you love animals, and have children, this illustrated book is a must for your family. "The Story of Penelope" is a true story. This delightful and educational story, about a boy and his dog, will entertain and educate readers of all ages. The book gently introduces the abuses of the Puppy Mill Industry, how it affects the American family, and describes the plight of the Dog Rescuer in a way that children can understand. If you are a parent, an educator, a breeder, an animal rescuer, a shelter operator, an animal transport volunteer, in the veterinary field, or you just love dogs, you'll love this book. The Story of Penelope doesn't stop here. As Arthur gets older, he will take you on a journey where he will share his quest to address the issues of animal over-population, and then solve them. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to [|www.BCRSQ.com]. = = = = =Missouri advocacy groups seek stiffer penalties for puppy mills=

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Summary: This article talks about Missouri's puppy mill problem. There are an estimated 3,000 puppy mills in Missouri. An online program, called Operation Bark Alert, allows citizens to send in tips and complaints about puppy mills. This program has led to 200 investigations and the rescue of 2900 dogs in 2009 alone. Supporters of the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act hope to have 100,000 signatures by May 2. Once the petition is official and on the November ballot, they will begin campaigning for passage. = = =Celebrity Store Linked To Puppy Mills= =Multimedia link:= [] media type="custom" key="5191955" Summary: A celebrity pet store, called Pets of Bel-air in California, is found to have obtained their puppies from approximately 28 different puppy mills throughout the midwest. The Humane Society of the United States found this out in an undercover investigation of the pet store. A manager of the pet store, and their website claims that they absolutely do not get their puppies from puppy mills. Another manager claims that they did not know that the puppies came from puppy mills

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Summary: Gina Spadafori expresses her opinion on the matter concerning the closing of a local pet store called Petland. This pet store claims to be closed for the time being due to economic purposes, but it is actually because the store was involved with puppy mills. It is obvious that Spadafori feels strongly against puppy mills and wants to expose the pet store, and people who support puppy mills, for the "scum" that they are.