Publication/Event date: 2013-05-13
Publication name: Sherman Oaks Patch
URL for more info: http://shermanoaks.patch.com/blog_posts/sherman-oaks-native-leads-national-models-against-pet-shops-and-puppy-mills-campaign
Summary:
Glamorous models and Beatrice, a sassy Basset Hound puppy mill survivor, are the faces of Companion Animal Protection Society’s (CAPS) national campaign designed to educate the public about atrocities in puppy mills and the risks associated with buying dogs at pet shops supplied by these facilities. CAPS Founder and President Deborah Howard is a Sherman Oaks native.

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Publication/Event date: 2013-03-27
Publication name: NYC PRowler
URL for more info: http://nycprowler.com/2013/03/27/models-against-pet-shops-puppy-mills-publicist-with-a-cause-deborah-howard/
Summary:
Spotted on the Long Island Rail Road, a campaign has commenced entitled MODELS AGAINST PET SHOPS AND PUPPY MILLS featuring model Kiley Wirtz Jennings and created by The Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS)

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Publication/Event date: 2013-04
Publication name: The Pet Gazette
URL for more info: http://duxburypetgazette.ma.newsmemory.com/ (page 6)
Summary:
Glamorous models and Beatrice, a sassy Basset Hound puppy mill survivor, are the faces of Companion Animal Protection Society’s (CAPS) national campaign designed to educate the public about atrocities in puppy mills and the risks associated with buying dogs at pet shops supplied by these facilities. CAPS is headquartered in Cohasset, MA. The Models Against Pet Shops & Puppy Mills campaign also promotes adoption of rescue and shelter animals. Advertising components include public service announcements airing on PBS TV stations across the country, print ads, billboards, transit posters, social media efforts led by Beatrice, and related public relations and marketing efforts.

Publication/Event date: 2013-03-26
Publication name: Bea's Beat
URL for more info: http://www.caps-web.org/blogs/bea/2013/03/25/257/
Summary:
The last couple of months have been purely magical. Ever since February 2013, CAPS’ “Models Against Pet Shops and Puppy Mills” campaign has been all over the USA. Our PSA “This Is the Face of a Puppy Mill Dog,” starring me and fabulous model Kiley Wirtz-Jennings, has aired on PBS stations in Tampa Bay, Los Angeles and Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, and Chicago. Being the star in a PSA isn’t enough for a girl like me, though! Ever since I was a pup, I’ve had big goals and the last couple of months I’ve seen some of those dreams come true. This is all so exciting!

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Publication/Event date: 2013-03-09
Publication name: The Boston Globe
URL for more info: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/03/10/from-cohasset-nonprofit-campaigns-nationally-against-pet-shops-and-puppy-mills/JLpJFx3cdJEMSRQyEZTHjJ/story.html
Summary:
In 1989, Deborah Howard walked into an Atlanta pet shop and was shocked by the conditions. The place was dirty, and there were lots of sick puppies, including a small yellow Labrador retriever who pressed against the small cage with an oozing cut on his leg.

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Publication/Event date: 2013-03-08
Publication name: Wicked Local Cohasset
URL for more info: http://www.wickedlocal.com/cohasset/news/x766877819/Cohasset-charity-takes-stand-against-puppy-mills?zc_p=0#axzz2MxtXVFWt
Summary:
Anyone who has ever seen a PETA advertising campaign – that’s the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals – knows that there has long been a link between show business and animal rights. Now, a local non-profit organization that has spent over 20 years standing up for animals has launched its own campaign, with the help of some very glamorous people: models, stylists, photographers and more from the fashion industry.

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Publication/Event date: 2013-02-13
Publication name: Focus of SWFL
URL for more info: http://www.focusofswfl.com/2013/02/fashion-models-stand-up-for-animal-protection/
Summary:
Glamorous models and Beatrice, a sassy Basset Hound puppy mill survivor, are the faces of Companion Animal Protection Society's (CAPS) national campaign designed to educate the public about atrocities in puppy mills and the risks associated with buying dogs at pet shops supplied by these facilities.

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