Hope to see you at these upcoming events!
WHAT: Boycott Monster Pets Outreach - South Philly Monster Pets
WHEN: Sunday, December 11, 2011, 12:00pm ~ 2:00pm
WHERE: Public sidewalk in front of Monster Pets South Philly Store, 1946 South Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (behind Famous Daves, across from Lowes)
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Signs and leaflets provided.
All of our demonstrations are held RAIN OR SHINE! In the event of a major storm we will wrap up the demo early.
New advocates are always welcome! Email BoycottMonsterPets@yahoo.com for more information.
About 4 million dogs are bred in puppy mills every year—nearly 5 million animals are killed in shelters. It’s happening right in our backyard. Look at pet stores like Monster Pets stores (Audubon, NJ, South Philadelphia, Fairmount Park). They buy puppies from "local family breeders” they won’t reveal. Because—they come from puppy mills.
Monster Pets gets its puppies and other animals from high-volume commercial kennels aka puppy mills. One of them, Turkey Hill Kennels, has been in the news lately for subjecting the caged dogs to ammonia-soaked air, so bad that the USDA inspectors (who are only there for minutes compared to the 24/7 the dogs are subjected to) were forced to don air masks to be able to breathe. More info here:
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pets/Problem-kennel-given-last-chance-to-clean-up-act.html
When you buy a pet store puppy, a shelter puppy dies. Our homeless animal crisis grows when Monster Pets sells puppies like products. Let’s tell them to stop selling puppies and start working with shelters and rescues to make adoption available at their stores.
Our peaceful demonstrations urge people to rethink shopping at animal-selling pet stores. Your presence reminds the public about the overwhelmed shelter system—and—educates them on link between pet stores and animal mills.
Don’t wish for it, work for it.
WHAT TO EXPECT . . .
- -- Where we stand
Along the perimeter of the center where Monster Pets is located.
--- What we do
Hold signs and some of us distribute flyers. All signs and literature will be provided.
--- Parking
Free, convienient parking in the shopping center lot.
--- Police Interaction
Little to none.
--- Bathrooms
Some stores in the shopping center have public restrooms.
--- Receptivity of the patrons
There is always a terrific response from the public. A very small percentage may say something negative, but overall people are extremely receptive and many decide not to shop at Monster Pets after they see our signs and read our flyer.
Past Events
WHAT: Burlington County Pet Expo 3
WHEN: Saturday, October 4, 2008, 11 pm - 4 pm Rain or Shine!
WHERE: Burlington County Library, Woodlane Rd, Westampton, NJ
The Pet Expo 3 is a pet-friendly interactive, full day of family fun. The Burlington County Library in conjunction with Burlington County Times, Burlington County Animal Shelter and Veterinary Surgical and Diagnostic Specialists sponsor this event. Live Broadcast by 94.5 WPST.
WHAT: “Gone to the Dogs” Pet Fair - part of Lower Makefield Township Community Pride Day
WHEN: Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2008, 12 pm - 5 pm SHINE ONLY, NO RAIN DATE!
WHERE: LMT Municipal Grounds, 1100 Edgewood Road, Yardley PA
Last year about 15,000 people attended this community day. This year a pet fair, with rescue and advocacy groups, is being added to the mix so they are expecting more people.
We will have a table set up with materials available about the pet store-puppy mill connection.
For more information, visit http://www.lmt.org/events_files/petfair2008.pdf
WHAT: Public Meeting on Preventing Cruelty to Dogs - FREE meeting for animal lovers
WHEN: Sunday, September 7, 2008, 1pm-3pm RAIN OR SHINE!
WHERE: Ridley Park Borough Hall - 105 East Ward St., Ridley Park, PA, 19078
Find out more about the pending Dog Law legislation and how YOU can help millions of Pennsylvania’s dogs!
We will be there passing out information about puppy mills, pet stores and our Boycott Monster Pets Campaign.
For more information, visit http://www.network.bestfriends.org/philadelphia/news/28033.html
WHAT: Puppy Mill Awareness Day
WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2008, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Intercourse Community Park, Leacock Township, PA
Old Philadelphia Pike, 500 yards east of Intercourse on right side
An event committed to educating the public about the connection between consumers and commercial breeding facilities.
This educational day will include: The “Rescue Ink” guys, Anne Marie Lucas of Animal Planet, puppy mill survivor Baby and her guardian Jana Kohl, rescue groups with adoptable animals, free food, free gifts, original dog art, and the March Against the Mills!
Sponsored by Adopt A Pet, Inc., Last Chance for Animals,Inc., and Best Friends Animal Society.
We will have a table set up with Boycott Monster Pets campaign materials, anti-puppy mill jewelry and more!
For more information, visit www.AwarenessDay.org