CAPS San Diego Coordinator Sydney Cicourel was interviewed by CBS San Diego for a story that aired Wednesday night.  The story also featured undercover footage shot by Cicourel at Puppy Star's, one of three pet shops under the same ownership.   On Tuesday, more than 100 animals were seized by law enforcement and the local humane society.

Publication/Event date: 2012-03-28

Publication name: CBS 8

URL for more info: http://www.cbs8.com/story/17280744/rescued-puppies-recover-as-undercover-video-surfaces

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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8 ) - New video has surfaces that gives an inside look at the conditions at one of three pet stores raided by the San Diego Humane Society.

A customer shot undercover footage just weeks before Humane Society and law enforcement officers rescued dozens of animals.

In this News 8 video story, Doug Kolk takes a look at the video and how the animals are doing.

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Publication/Event date: 2012-03-21

Publication name: Democrat and Chronicle

URL for more info: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120321/NEWS01/303210054/Gorham-bans-dog-breeding-farms?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CLocal%20News

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GORHAM — The Gorham Town Board voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt a moratorium on new dog kennels and dog-breeding operations.

The move was prompted by widespread opposition to a plan for a dog-breeding facility in the town.

Curtis and Jolene Martin of Varick, Seneca County, want to move their dog-breeding business from rented property in Varick to a 20-acre parcel they purchased at 4446 Route 247.

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