Does Puppy Mill Bill Stand a Dog's Chance?

Puppy mill bill stalls out

"...an attempt to tame currently unlicensed or unregulated large-scale breeders. Last session, the bipartisan measure languished, in part because..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Grief

"...Judge that feature stories about circus lesbians, lepers, feuding dog breeders, and Tourette's victims. In these clips, familiar faces..."

June 3, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Better Than Nothing?

Controversial puppy mill regulations pass

"...Dem Rep. Senfronia Thompson brought with her a stuffed dog. "We're into cats and dogs," she said, holding the..."

March 28, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Pet Sterilization Dogs City and Retailer

Hey, kitten, wanna get spayed?

"...deeply divided on how to reduce euthanasia rates for dogs and cats, with one camp advocating compulsory prevention, like..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Commission Debarks Puppy Mill Regs

Committee proposals for more humane measures fail

"...Capitol last winter, she brought with her a stuffed dog. "We're into cats and dogs," she said, holding the..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Comedy, Just in Time, For Other Worlds' James Vs. His Future Self

Catch a Zoom Q&A with director Jeremy LaLonde

"...stories, working with the inimitable Daniel Stern, and casting dogs across the space-time continuum...."

May 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Legislators Rewarded for Animal Advocacy

Simpson tried to derail puppy mill bill

"...Dem Senfronia Thompson aimed to regulate large-scale cat and dog breeders to ensure humane treatment; although the bill passed,..."

April 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Chooses Bugs and Birds Over Cats and Dogs

"...Dear Editor, Re: “Pet Sterilization Dogs City and Retailer” [News, April 11]: When interviewed for..."

April 14, 2008 Postmarks

What Happened to the No-Kill Millennium?

Austin's plan to end wholesale euthanasia at Town Lake shelter remains a distant dream

"...pricey licenses to keep them intact. Others, particularly hobby breeders and dog show people, have made clear they'd rather..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Cockfights and Puppy Mills

Lawmakers look to strengthen cruelty laws

"...to sanction spectators, or even to rein in cock breeders. The new bill – also supported by Rep. Eddie..."

Feb. 21, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Puppy Mill Bill In Trouble?

Is bill in trouble from puppy-mill area lawmaker?

"...a bill to tame currently unlicensed or regulated large-scale breeders has been filed. Last session the measure, which has..."

April 15, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lege Throws a Bone

Three bills make life a little better for Texas animals

"...Finally, a measure that would require large-scale dog and cat breeders – that is, breeders with more..."

May 20, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The (mistaken) threat of new Austin animal regulations spawns a public outcry

"...of the city-appointed Animal Advisory Commission last week were breeders or exotic pet enthusiasts, and most of them seemed..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

"...times higher on weekends, corresponding to increased visits by dog-walkers to off-leash areas. Moreover, the study shows that 100,000..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature

Stop Fighting, Start Helping

"...No-Kill Millennium?,” News, Nov. 18]. Dorinda Pulliam's statement "the dog issue is disposable dogs" not overbreeding is untrue. Anyone..."

Nov. 28, 2005 Postmarks

Puppy Mill Ills

"...into a pet store and only see cats and dogs from local shelters. There’s no risk of buying a..."

May 15, 2020 Postmarks

Headlines

"...which has sought to dismantle tightened regulations for large-scale dog and cat breeders. The Humane Society of the U.S...."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature

Crash Landing in Teen Heaven

A reunited Sincola on the 1990s

"...scene & explore songwriting from a grittier arena. The Breeders were my catalyst: during a road trip with non-stop..."

Sept. 8, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Time to Pass a Spay/Neuter Ordinance

"...reason not to pass a spay/neuter ordinance except that dog and cat breeders are afraid it's going to cut..."

Aug. 14, 2008 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to make it sound humane is unjust to the dogs and cats who die. Next time, try execute. That..."

July 26, 2002 Column

Austin’s Best Breweries, According to Children

Meet your beer garden friends, the Beergardigans

"...wouldn't think a brewery would have goats and a dog." – Enzo..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...On Saturday, the ongoing but increasingly hang-dog local protest against Petland Inc. received some encouragement. The..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature

From the Dept. of Weird-Ass Press Releases

How to anti-sex your pet without the snip-snip

"...Every year millions of dogs are put down in U.S. Shelters due to overpopulation...."

Feb. 17, 2010 Design Post by Kimberley Jones

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...DARCIE DEAVILLE & TALLER DOG: High-in-demand session woman and all-around fiddlin' fool, Darcie Deaville..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...one of my favorite bands: “Long Island” by that dog. The cover fit perfectly within the band’s fuzzy-grungy-twee sound,..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Five Things to Know If You're Thinking About Getting a Pet Rabbit

Bunny 101

"...Dogs and cats are great, of course, but ferrets are..."

Feb. 19, 2018 Events Post by Josh Kupecki

Mr. Smarty Pets Knows

Fun facts and weird stats all about animals

"...Association estimates about 37-47% of U.S. households have a dog and 30-37% have a cat. They also estimate 70-80..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Features Feature by Mr. Smarty Pants

Friday SXSW 2014 Showcases

Make like a shrub and plant yourself for Friday night SXSW showcases

"...MetalSucks7:30pm, Dirty Dog Bar..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Gay Place: Howdy, Sailor

Gayest. South by. Ever.

"...LAS ROBERTAS Crits hail these Costa Rican noisepoppers as Breeders/Elastica era redux. We say dig deeper: Shop Assistants, Jesus..."

March 15, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Thursday blurbs slim down from the Wednesday bloat

"...introspective, Motopony's still probably not gonna buy you a dog. – Marc Savlov Class Actress..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

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