Arkansans Against Puppy Mills

02/11/2023

Thank you to the helpers.

17/09/2023

The Animal Welfare Act is meant to protect over a million animals housed in puppy mills, roadside zoos and research facilities across the U.S.—yet repeat violators of the act continually evade the consequences due to the lack of adequate enforcement. 😞

The Better CARE for Animals Act could change that! 🙏 Urge your U.S. Senators and Representatives to cosponsor this critical bill today. ACT NOW: https://hsus.link/9bwzkd

01/09/2023

Please foster, adopt or volunteer!

28/07/2023

Wow! Seven states have now voted to end the sale of puppies in pet stores! 🐾

09/06/2023

Speak truth to power! 🐾

Our senior director, John Goodwin, spoke at the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus briefing on Thursday. He urged stronger enforcement of laws related to puppy mills and the need to pass the Puppy Protection Act.

31/05/2023

about puppies… or heartbroken families.

Lovie Langston purchased her beloved dog, Ziva, from a Petland store in Bellaire, Texas. When she brought Ziva home to her family, they started to notice imm...

25/05/2023

A new HSUS report shows dogs suffering at legal and licensed puppy mills. This one is licensed by Missouri AND by the federal government! Never buy a dog from a pet store or website. Adoption is a much kinder option!
www.humanesociety.org/horrible-hundred

24/03/2023

The Petland bill (HB 1591) that would stop any local regulation of puppy-selling pet stores and void the Fayetteville ordinance is being heard in the Senate Committee on City, County and Local Affairs at 10am on Tuesday at the State Capitol. Our puppy mills policy with HSUS, Amy Jesse, will be testifying in opposition to the bill. If others can attend to show opposition that would be incredibly helpful. If anyone would like to testify, please reach out to [email protected] to coordinate talking points.

20/03/2023

100 injured dogs found at one breeding operation since 2015? This has to end!

In West Point, Iowa, a large-scale, commercial breeding facility called the Stonehenge Kennel contains more than 800 dogs. Here, since 2015, more than 100 dogs have been found sick or injured; some had open lesions

14/03/2023

ACT NOW! Petland—a controversial pet store chain linked to puppy mills, sick puppy sales, and deceptive sales tactics—is pushing a bill through the Arkansas legislature to protect its business model. HB 1591 passed its first committee and is headed to the House floor. It would stop localities from regulating puppy-selling pet stores and void Fayetteville’s humane pet store ordinance. Please call and email your state representative today and urge them to OPPOSE HB 1591. Find your representative here: https://www.arkansashouse.org/learn/district-map

10/03/2023

Please sign! It only takes a moment.

Are the space guidelines below ok with you? If not, there's a rare opportunity for veterinary professionals to share substantive comments with USDA that could help improve federal standards at large-scale commercial dog breeding farms as well as improve care and environmental enrichment for other species. Deadline to comment is April 10th. For more info and to submit comments: https://www.hsvma.org/usdacomments_enrichment

19/02/2023

18/02/2023

17/02/2023

This is the amazing group that helped close down a notorious puppy mill (Tree of Life) recently. They go above and beyond! 💔 🐕 🐱

PLEASE READ 🙏🏻 BEAUTIES IN CRISIS 😭

When Beauties began in 2014 it was just Amy with a wild dream that we COULD save them all and a rescue pitbull named Roxy.

She pushed the boundaries of what was and what could be. She built a team of volunteers who could see her vision and wanted to help. Day by day, these efforts snowballed into what is Beauties today. A network of volunteers who work tirelessly toward the vision. Putting in countless hours to make it happen. Late nights, early mornings, busy lunchbreaks on top of their day jobs.

We fight for every animal in need, day after day because we know we are their VOICE. We lay in bed at night thinking about the innocent dogs and cats we couldn’t save and fighting harder because of them.

We cannot do it alone.

We have reached capacity in boarding. We have maxed out all of our funds. We do not have enough fosters to keep up with all of the animals we save. WE NEED HELP!

We desperately need monetary donations to help cover expenses. With over 300 animals in care even day to day cost of care is overwhelming- not to mention the animals we pay to board and medical cases we save.

Donations can be made using the donate button below or at www.beautiesandbeasts.org/donate or https://www.paypal.me/beautiesandbeastsinc You can also mail in tax deductible donations to: 136 S. Pattie, Wichita, KS, 67211

We need new foster homes! With more animals in need daily we are desperate for new homes for them to go into. No matter what type of animals you are looking for chances are we have someone that suits your needs. Puppies, kittens, seniors, medical, small dogs, only dogs… the list is nearly endless. Some of our boarding dogs have been waiting for YEARS to find the right foster or forever home. https://beautiesandbeasts.org/foster

We need Adopters! This is the end goal, for every animal to have a forever family. If you have been considering adopting a new dog, please fill out an app today. We would be thrilled to help you find your next family member. https://beautiesandbeasts.org/adopt/how-to-adopt

Thank you to each and every one of you who steps up to the call on these posts and helps I is continue to do what we do… RESCUE. 💗🙏🏻

13/12/2022

This holiday season.... thank a shelter worker! 😇

I come into the shelter at 7:30 am to find the alarm not set. After having a panic attack I see a pile of blankets on the floor of the office managers office. Below is my office manager Kim H. Last night she had a flat tire when she got home and was unable to get it changed so she rode into town with her husband at 3 am and came into the shelter, so she wouldn’t miss work. This woman deserves a gold star.

29/11/2022

It’s Giving Tuesday! Please post a link to your favorite animal charity in the comments. 🐾 🐶 🐱

17/11/2022

Please, never shop at pet stores that sell puppies! Let your friends and neighbors know before the holidays.

As the holiday season approaches, now is an important time to remind your friends and family not to support pet stores that sell puppies and kittens. Not only can this spare them a lot of

10/11/2022

Encouraging news!

New research shows puppy mills are SHRINKING! The average number of dogs kept by USDA licensees that sell to pet stores has shrunk from about 87 to 57 dogs. We believe this is due to lower consumer demand for puppy mill dogs, and changes in pet store laws. Keep up the good work, adopters and advocates!

26/10/2022

Don’t believe websites that claim to screen dog breeders for you. This was one of those breeders.

A Sampson County dog breeder faces animal cruelty charges and authorities say they have taken custody of 25 dogs and four cats they say were not receiving proper care.

22/09/2022

Spread the word! 🐾

The best way to strike a blow against puppy mills is to choose a dog from your local shelter! 🥰 🐶
More at: humanesociety.org/puppy

17/09/2022

It’s Puppy Mill Awareness Day! Here are some no-cost resources to fight puppy mills.

When looking for a puppy, please skip pet stores and internet sites and consider a shelter or rescue first.

31/08/2022

Excellent points!

Something we hear quite often: “I want to adopt a dog, but I work full time and it wouldn’t be fair to them.”

Most people work full time and it is rare for someone adopting a dog to be able to stay home with them all day. Although it’s a nice sentiment and people are clearly considering what’s best for the dog, the truth is that giving them a permanent home is what would be best for the dog.

To break it down mathematically: our dogs spend 117 hours alone each week. That is 70% of their week spent alone, staring at the 4 walls of their kennel.

Even if they were alone 80 hours per week in a home, that is still only 48% of their time spent alone (and feeling stress free and relaxed in a loving home, without 40+ other dogs barking around them). Dogs that aren’t stressed in a shelter should be sleeping 12-14+ hours a day anyway.

If you’ve had this thought, and working is the only reason holding you back from adopting, please reconsider and think about how much better it would be for a dog to spend their alone time in a loving forever home instead of a 4x6 kennel. Come on out and meet your new best friend, we promise they will change your life for the better! ❤️

12/08/2022

How cool is this? An unwanted shelter dog becomes a movie star. 🤩

14/06/2022

You know it's true!

19/05/2022

The dogs who survived will reportedly stay at the Humane Society in Rogers for 15 days, after which they will be sent to shelters across the country.
https://www.fox13news.com/news/80-dogs-killed-arkansas-puppy-mill

Of the 73 dogs that lived, many are suffering from skin mites and other health issues, officials said.

13/05/2022

Arkansas has two breeders on the list this year and Missouri has 26. The low number in AR is simply due to a lack of records, since AR does not inspect puppy mills.

Duchess is a Havanese with a wardrobe of tiny, colorful dresses. Cooper is a senior golden retriever who still has a lot of s***k and likes to go on vacations with his family. Alis is

13/04/2022

Support your local humane officers!

31/03/2022

Thank you for your service, dear Faith. And now you may rest. We will never forget you.

In treasured memory of a gorgeous little Pug named Faith

30/03/2022

Thank you for promoting pet adoption, Jamie Lee Curtis! ❤️

A MAGICAL ending to the story from last night. At the Oscars I reconnected with my friend, John Travolta. We starred together in the movie PERFECT back in 1984. I had already left the Dolby theater last night after honoring Betty White and was on my way home when someone texted me a photo of John holding little mac & cheese in the green room before his presentation of the best actor Oscar. I thought it was so beautiful to see him with her and then today I found out that he and his son, Ben have adopted beautiful little mac & cheese and are taking her home today. It is an emotional end and a perfect tribute to Betty White and it shines a light and AMPLIFIES the message that heroes who, like Betty, and Chad from Paw Works] and Nancy from and the team at and the hundreds of thousands of other rescues, who love and support ANIMALS, that rescuing animals and offering them shelter from the storm of life and a warm and loving home is one of life's most important actions we humans can take!


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Ben adopted this dog from last nights Oscar tribute to Betty White. Thank you & Paw Works]

02/03/2022

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28/02/2022

In the wake of a disaster like the one happening in Ukraine right now, please ask the American Kennel Club why they are lobbying for a bill that would PREVENT THE RESCUE OF PUPPIES FROM OVERSEAS. YES, the AKC is actively promoting a bill that would make it AGAINST THE LAW for any U.S. groups to rescue dogs under 6 months old from other countries, even if the dogs are healthy and vaccinated! Contact info is in the comments.

20/02/2022

It's Love Your Pet Day! Help us celebrate by showing us or telling us about a pet you love.

09/02/2022

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Hello Facebonkers.
I wonder if you could do me a favour? Whenever you hear that someone is planning to get a cat or a dog, try to persuade them to adopt instead of buying from a breeder. There are so many beautiful, unlucky and forever-grateful pets who have been abandoned and deserve a good home. Never buy from a pet shop and always at least check out your local rescue centre. I bet you’ll fall in love. Thanks.

04/02/2022

Is the arrested owner of the property where multiple dogs were found dead and injured the same man who sold to multiple PETLAND stores? It certainly seems so.

On a 96-hour hold for a mental health evaluation, a rural Joplin man purportedly threatened “to blow up the police department” if any of his animals were taken from his

01/02/2022

Missouri rescue in progress!

30/01/2022

Know an educator who wants to teach children about pet adoption and puppy mills? Resources in the comments.

26/01/2022

CLOSED!

CLOSED! No more puppies in the window! Following our undercover investigation, American Kennels puppy store has shut down.

31/12/2021

Happy New Year's Eve, everybody! Please be safe out there. Don't drink and drive; your pets want you home and alive!
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23/12/2021

Please be a miracle in someone’s life.

Fostering saves lives! Shelters need you. 💙

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