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Gov. Malloy Signs Pet Store Legislation During Stop at Greenwich Animal Control

Pet stores will be penalized for importing puppies from mills with violations. Pet shops are required to reimburse customers for veterinarian expenses exceeding the current $500 cap. The legislation instructs pet shops to post the USDA inspection reports for breeders of any dog offered for sale. Continue Reading →

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This Corgi-Hound Mix Could Be Your ‘Buddy’

Check out sweet boy “Buddy,” a 5-year-old Hound-Corgi mix who is calm as can be, if not a tad shy. He won over the hearts of a dozen Eastern Middle School 8th graders at Pet Pantry recently. There is also a fundraiser next week for Adopt-A-Dog at McArdle’s that promises “photo-bomb fun!” See you at “Barks and Blooms.” Continue Reading →

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TV Reporter’s Characterization of Pit Bulls Elicits Reader Reaction

Stamford Police are investigating allegations that the city’s Animal Control Center “has failed to follow state guidelines and proper procedures regarding the adoption of and the control of potentially aggressive dogs.” In the meantime, a TV reporter’s remarks have generated an outcry from pit bull advocates.
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