Would you like to be a part of a public service campaign to end the sale of puppy mill dogs at pet stores in greater Los Angeles?

We are holding peaceful protests at local pet stores each week. The more volunteers we can recruit, the more we can expand across the city.

We are currently at:

Puppy and Me (Sherman Oaks)

13753 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

(Just West of Woodman Ave.)

Day: Saturdays
Shift: 12-3pm
*Times/days are subject to change on weekly basis as reflected in weekly alert.

Special Instructions:
• Park at meters or in neighborhood
• Please bring a cold drink - it's hot out there!
• Signs and literature provided
• No doggies, please

BARKWORKS - Westside Pavilion

10800 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064

(Cross Street Westwood)

Day: Saturday

Shifts: 12-2:30, 2:30-5pm

Special Instructions:
• Park at lot for Landmark theaters & Barnes and Nobles (free)
• Signs and literature provided
• No doggies, please

This is a volunteer-driven campaign, and we need YOU to make it successful. If you are interested in participating in a peaceful protest or supporting the campaign in another way, please contact:

jkrause@bestfriends.org cc: tiffanih@bestfriends.org

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Nationwide, up to 30% of dogs in shelters are pure breeds, and almost all puppies sold in pet stores come from puppy mills and backyard breeders, and they’re breeding faster than the animal welfare community can find homes for dogs.

Peaceful protests are extremely effective opportunities to educate the public about the realities of puppy mills and the benefits of adopting rather than buying a pet. We actively encourage the public to boycott stores that purchase dogs from irresponsible breeders, and promote adoption from shelters and rescue groups.

Our presence in front of these stores helps people to understand the connection between puppies they see in the pet stores and the cruel and inhumane conditions under which they are bred in addition to the direct impact it has on our already overcrowded shelters.

The way to shut down these breeding operations for good is to take away the profit motive. If people stop buying puppies from the pet store or the Internet, the puppy mill owners will have no incentive to continue operating.

We are also at Barkworks in Orange County (The Shops at Mission Viejo)

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