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Puppy Mill Awareness Day 2004
Puppy Mill Awareness Day 2004
National Animal Rights Expert, Chris DeRose, Guest Speaker
at Puppy Mill Awareness Day 2004, Friday, September 17-18,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2004 - PRNewswire - Chris DeRose,
founder of Los Angeles-based Last Chance for Animals (LCA),
known as the "FBI of Animal Rights," and Ms. Claudine Wilkins,
Esq. of Georgia Legal Professionals for Animals will appear
at Puppy Mill Awareness Day, 2004 on September 17th and 18th
in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
On Friday, September 17th at the Comfort Inn in Harrisburg,
DeRose, the internationally recognized animal rights expert,
alongside Ms. Wilkins, will address how investigating and
prosecuting animal cruelty at puppy mills will help bring
an end to the proliferation of puppy mills which is at the
heart of a devastating statistic: for every puppy purchased
at a retail store or through a breeder in the United States,
3 dogs are euthanized.
On Saturday, September 18th at Riverside Park at Kunkel Plaza,
DeRose and Ms. Wilkins will speak on how this issue affects
over 70 million American companion pet owners. Walk-ins are
welcomed or you can make reservations for the Friday evening
seminar by calling 732-288-0108, 732-573-1946 or registering
online at http://www.awarenessday.org.
DeRose will discuss the cruel methods practiced by breeders
and the retail pet trade. Information will also be provided
on what can be done to support the shelter and rescue industries.
"It is extremely important for Americans to know what the
cute puppy in the pet shop has endured to be sold," said DeRose,
"There are so many adoptable and wonderful pets at shelters
and rescues throughout the country. The purchase of a puppy
through a pet store is simply irresponsible. If someone wants
a specific breed or a young dog, it's all available, especially
with the help of the internet."
About Last Chance for Animals
LCA is known for influencing some of the most significant
issues that affect animals. Their recent wins include a 50%
cutback on the production of Premarin (Wyeth Ayerst's hormone
replacement therapy) made from pregnant mares urine. LCA's
investigation on the largest pet theft ring in the U.S. was
so compelling, it landed on the desk of the US Attorney's
office and prompted investigations by six federal agencies.
This is the first time this has happened in U.S. history!
The case is currently pending indictment. Founder Chris DeRose
is an internationally recognized humanitarian and recipient
of the Courage of Conscience' International Peace Award (next
to Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks). He is also the author of
"In Your Face," which documents the making of an activist.
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