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Peaceful protests of pet stores that sell live animals are proving to be effective in raising awareness about animal abuse and how animals are bought and sold.
PEACEFUL PROTESTS In Minnesota, there have been protests outside pet stores that sell puppies and kittens obtained from commercial dog and cat breeders who mass-produce animals. Purchases at these type of stores must decrease for business behaviors to change. Consumers must become aware of the problem. Protests help create awareness. The Animal Rights Coalition (ARC) has been organizing many of these protests. Check their website for days, times and locations for future protests. To learn more about pet store conditions and MN pet stores, go to pet stores. HAND-OUTS The following are links to artwork for photocards that can be downloaded, printed and distributed. Each is a 8.5 x 11 sheet designed with four cards to the page. Recommend printing on 65# stock; allow for white border around each when cut.
POSTERS To print posters for a protest, click on links below for artwork. Each poster is 18 inches x 24 inches. Color. Recommend professional printing. Once printed, each needs to be mounted on foam board or cardboard.
NEWS Other advocates, such as Animal Planet, aired a special called Animal Planet Investigates: Petland. "Mike," an undercover investigator, investigates Petland's alleged sale of puppies from puppy mills. He discovers a list of violations and inhumane practices at breeders.
NOTE: If you are aware of other pet stores in Minnesota that sell live animals and do not provide proper care, email info@animalfolks.org with the store's name and address.
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