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  • Harley’s Dream Founder Named One of the Colorado Women of Vision

    Harley’s Dream Founder Named One of the Colorado Women of Vision

    The Colorado Women of Influence Foundation is a professional organization for women that focuses on developing, organizing, and promoting activities that educate, encourage, support, and enhance the growth of women in business. 

    About Harley

    Harley, the tiny senior one-eyed Chihuahua depicted in the compelling billboard lived for 10 years in a puppy mill, losing his eye when his cage was power-washed with him still in it. He was rescued, and because of his work against puppy mills, went on to receive the 2015 American Hero Dog Award. Sadly, Harley passed away in March 2016, but his legacy lives on … his mission will continue until puppy mills no longer exist. Harley inspired so many people to do great things, and he continues to be the voice for the hundreds of thousands of dogs suffering in puppy mills today.​

    About Harley’s Dream

    Harley’s Dream, formed in Harley’s memory, is a grass-roots, non-profit organization whose mission is to educate the public about the cruel puppy mill industry. They believe that a grassroots approach by large groups of concerned citizens is the most effective way to bring about change. Their focus is to encourage advocacy by providing the tools necessary to educate children and adults alike. 

    Learn about Harley’s Dream: www.harleysdream.org

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  • Berthoud, Colorado Bans the Sale of Puppies and Kittens in Pet Stores

    Berthoud, Colorado Bans the Sale of Puppies and Kittens in Pet Stores

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    updated: Jun 26, 2019


    BERTHOUD, Colo., June 26, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​​​​In a preemptive move leading the way toward a more humane Colorado, on June 25 an ordinance proposed by Harley’s Dream, which bans the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores, was unanimously passed by the Berthoud Board of Trustees. 

    Berthoud, Colorado joins more than 300 jurisdictions across the country which have passed ordinances or laws that restrict the retail sales of dogs and cats. A majority of puppies sold in pet stores are born in commercial breeding facilities, also known as puppy mills. These mills are commonly inhumane, overcrowded and unsanitary. Puppies and kittens born in mills do not receive adequate veterinary care, exercise, socialization or human contact. 

    This is a huge step forward for animal welfare in Colorado. Harley’s Dream wishes to thank Mayor William Karspeck for championing this measure, and the members of the Berthoud Town Board for their swift action in ensuring Berthoud will lead the way in Colorado to establishing and always remaining a humane community.

    “Our hope is that Berthoud can be a model for other jurisdictions, that they will take the same action, eventually leading toward a state-wide law prohibiting puppies and kittens from being sold in pet stores. We want to stop the puppy mill pipeline into Colorado,” says Rudi Taylor, co-founder of Harley’s Dream. “And while we do support responsible breeding, as those breeders never sell their puppies to pet stores, a measure such as Berthoud’s will positively impact the adoption of shelter and rescue pets.”

    About Harley
    Berthoud is the hometown of Harley, a one-eyed Chihuahua who spent his first 10 years living in a cage in a puppy mill. His sole purpose was to produce puppies to be sold in pet stores. Harley’s eye was lost because his cage was cleaned with a power-washer, with him in it. After being rescued, Harley began his triumphant journey. His efforts as a “spokes-dog” against puppy mills earned him the top honor as American Humane’s “Hero Dog of the Year.” Harley had been on the Today Show, HuffpostLIVE, Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family Show and numerous news segments. He also had the opportunity to testify during a congressional caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Sadly, Harley passed away in March 2016, but his legacy lives on … his mission will continue until puppy mills no longer exist. Harley inspired so many people to do great things, and he continues to be the voice for the hundreds of thousands of dogs suffering in puppy mills today. 

    About Harley’s Dream
    Harley’s Dream was established in 2016 to create awareness and educate the public about the cruel commercial dog breeding industry, also known as puppy mills. They believe that a grassroots approach by large groups of concerned citizens is the most effective way to bring about change. Their focus is to encourage advocacy by providing the tools necessary to educate children and adults alike. Harley’s Dream is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Berthoud, Colorado. Learn more at www.harleysdream.org.

    Source: Harley’s Dream

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  • Unprecedented Sentence in One of the Worst Cases of Animal Cruelty Ever Documented

    Unprecedented Sentence in One of the Worst Cases of Animal Cruelty Ever Documented

    First-ever sentence handed down for farm animal cruelty in Spain, thanks to US-based international advocacy organization, Animal Equality.


    Los Angeles, CA, September 27, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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    Today, Tuesday, September 27, two of three farm workers accused of horrific animal cruelty at El Escobar Farm in Murcia, Spain, were sentenced.

    Both men received a one year prison sentence and have been banned from working with animals for three years. The third man is on the run.

    “This is the highest penalty for abuse to farm animals in the history of Spain and we are glad that the animal abusers were found guilty,” said Javier Moreno, International Director of Animal Equality who exposed the case.

    Javier Moreno, International Director

    “This is the highest penalty for abuse to farm animals in the history of Spain and we are glad that the animal abusers were found guilty,” said Javier Moreno, International Director of Animal Equality who exposed the case.

    He added, “At Animal Equality we will continue exposing the suffering of animals in the meat industry to create a society in which farm animals are protected.”

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    In February 2012, international organization Animal Equality shared a video with images of the animal abuse inside El Escobar farm, located in Murcia, Spain.

    The images, which were captured by one of the workers, showed farm staff brutally hitting pigs with iron bars and stabbing them with swords while mocking their suffering in front of the camera. The video also shows one of the workers opening up a pregnant pig’s abdomen and uterus with a knife in order to remove her babies while she was still conscious.

    In an interview (in Spanish), the whistleblower admitted to Animal Equality that those were standard practices that took place every day at the farm.

    The police detained three workers 48 hours after Animal Equality reported the crimes and turned over the evidence.

    The three former employees at the farm faced trial over animal abuse charges today (Tuesday, September 27th) at criminal court No. 3 of Cartagena. Animal Equality represented the public at the trial.

    Notes to Editors

    ·      Animal Equality’s campaign video (in English): LINK

    ·      Gallery of images: LINK

    ·      Video of animal abuse at El Escobar farm (in Spanish): LINK

    ·      Interview with former farm worker (in Spanish): LINK

    Animal Equality is an international farmed animal advocacy organization working in Spain, the United States, England, Italy, Germany, Venezuela, and India. Animal Equality has over two million supporters and works through education, advocacy, and investigations in order to promote social and legislative changes that benefit animals.

    MEDIA CONTACT

    For more information or to interview Javier Moreno contact: Sarah Pickering, Int. Director of Communications, Animal Equality at sarahp@animalequality.org or on cell: +1 (424) 305-0165.​​​

    Source: Animal Equality

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