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Today on Oprah – Lisa Ling Investigates Puppy Mills

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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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   The Companion Animal Protection Society Applauds Oprah Winfrey’s Efforts
   (Boston, MA) – April 04, 2008 – Deborah Howard President of the Greater Boston area’s Companion Animal Protection Society applauds Oprah Winfrey on her plans to dedicate an entire show to investigating the abuses at puppy mills today, April 04, 2008. The show is dedicated to her cocker spaniel, Sophie, who died last month from kidney failure.

   Deborah Howard, President of The Companion Animal Protection Society had the following comment: “It’s wonderful to see a media powerhouse like Oprah getting behind a cause that The Companion Animal Protection Society has been dedicated to for over sixteen years. We truly hope that this is only the first of an ongoing series.”

   The Companion Animal Protection Society is the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to the protection of companion Animals and the top investigative force of puppy mills in the United States.

   Today’s show features special correspondent Lisa Ling investigating puppy mills, which Ling calls “horrific” and “haunting.” Winfrey says the show is “for anybody anywhere who loves a dog, has ever loved a dog, or just cares about their basic right to humane treatment.”

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   About CAPS:
   As the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals, CAPS’ foremost concern is the abuse and suffering of pet shop and puppy mill dogs. Founded in 1992, CAPS actively addresses this issue through investigations, education, media relations, legislative involvement, puppy mill dog rescues, consumer assistance and pet industry employee relations.
   CAPS defines a puppy mill as a “commercial breeding facility that mass-produces puppies for resale through pet shops or individuals.”

   

   JP Faiella

   April 4, 2008 at 2:49 pm

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2. Thank you Oprah!
   Oprah’s message: Make animal shelters your first stop!

   On your show today, millions of Americans learned that

   99% of pet store dogs come from mothers with
   ● Urine saturated matted fur
   ● Untreated tumors, tooth decay, blindness
   ● Exposure to the heat, to the cold, to flies and parasites
   I won’t let my dollars help keep them that way.

   Oprah also stated that you CAN find the dog you want in animal shelters and pet rescue! How? Visit RescueDirectory.com to find dedicated animal lovers in your area with pets waiting for your loving arms to scoop them up right now!

   

   Jennifer

   April 4, 2008 at 6:23 pm

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3. Of course shelters or rescue societies should be the first stop! Of course, you can get a good dog from a private individual, or a breeder you meet personally. But approximately 90% of all dogs that are in stores or on the Net are from puppy mills.

   

   Rose

   December 22, 2008 at 5:43 am

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