Holiday Event Recap -

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2008 Holiday Event Information

WHEN:          Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 12:00PM to 4:00PM
WHERE:        Meet up at Monster Pets' South Philly, 1946 South Columbus Blvd., Phila. PA 19146
We will then split the group and carpool some advocates to the West Philly Monster Pets.

FUN, FUN, FUN!!!
FAMILY FRIENDLY:  This is a family friendly event!   The atmosphere will be peaceful and calm.  Bring the kids, the grandparents and even the next door neighbor!  The more, the merrier!
DOGGIE PICTURES WITH SANTA:  Santa will be joining us, so bring your dogs for a photo with the jolly old guy!
VEGAN DINNER PARTY:  After the events, we will be hosting a delicious dinner at a local vegan restaurant!  $20 per person – all you can eat!!  You must attend the holiday event for information.

WHO:             The Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals.  Puppy Mill Awareness Day, a group that just held its fifth annual event in Lancaster PA, to bring to light the horrible conditions of puppy mills and their connection to pet stores.  The Boycott Monster Pets Campaign, a local grassroots group that holds weekly pet store awareness outreach events at both the South Philadelphia and West Philadelphia Monster Pets’ locations. Along with these groups many other animal advocacy groups will be demonstrating at pet stores throughout the U.S. and Canada.
WHAT:           A rally against pet shops that sell puppy mill puppies.  Local animal advocates will distribute information about the horrific puppy mill industry and what consumers can do this holiday season to break the cycle of abuse.
WHY:             Pet shops sell more puppies during the weekend before Christmas than at any other time of year. The participating groups want to alert consumers to the problems associated with purchasing a puppy from pet shops such as:

• Most pet shops obtain puppies from puppy mills, inhumane breeding establishments, in the Midwest and Pennsylvania.
• Many puppies are ill or incubating an illness at the time of purchase. Puppies commonly die or must be euthanized.
• Pet shops usually charge very high prices for puppies, thereby earning huge profits.
• Pet shops provide registration documents, but registration, such as with the American Kennel Club (AKC) or the American Canine Association (ACA) does not guarantee health, quality or breed standard.
• Pet shops usually treat animals as merchandise that can easily be returned for a refund or exchange. Warranties often preclude reimbursement for veterinary bills.

Signs and flyers will be provided.  Parking is convenient and accessible. Remember to dress for the cold weather!