CITIZENS OF NEWPORT BEACH are still waiting and hopeful that RUSSO'S
and I HEART PUPPIES will respect our community and stop selling Puppy Mill
Puppies.
Newport Beach Citizens are Humane Citizens. We are award winners
for preservation of life and do not support the sales of canine cruelty and
torture, disgracing our city by providing profits and purchasing power to the
Puppy Mill Industry.
USDA COMMERCIAL BREEDERS OF PET STORE PUPPIES, is a Department of U.S.
Agriculture, animal experts agree to be the most cruel and inhumane department
of our governments entire agricultural industry.
Puppy Friendly Pet Store Pledge
Thank you for becoming a Puppy Friendly Pet Store, a
program of The Humane Society of the United States. Please fill out and submit
the form below.
You will receive a free welcome package with an
eye-catching sign announcing your pledge to post prominently in your store and
free materials to help your customers find local puppies from humane sources.
To qualify for the program, you must certify that your
store is one or more of the following:
Pet supplies only. Our
store sells pet supplies only (including dog supplies). We do not sell any live
animals, including reptiles, birds or fish. Our store pledges not to begin the
practice of selling puppies.
Small pets, but no puppies. Our store sells supplies (including dog supplies) and
some pets, but we do not sell puppies. Our store pledges not to begin the
practice of selling puppies.
Our store currently carries puppies for sale and pledges to
discontinue the sale of puppies within
90 days of signing this pledge. We agree that The HSUS will promote our humane
decision to our local media markets and on The HSUS website and other
materials. We certify that any puppies remaining for sale in our store beyond
90 days of signing this pledge will be only those puppies who were purchased by
the store before the signing.
Our store hosts or conducts pet adoptions in-store to
benefit the community. Your store
does not sell puppies or has pledged above to discontinue the sale of puppies
and will begin hosting or promoting adoptions (must choose one item above). In
your store, you sometimes have homeless pets available for adoption from
shelters or rescue groups, or you host adoption events. Consumers can contact
your store to inquire about pets for adoption or adoption events held at your
store.
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Question - Required -Please read the descriptions above first
and select one option below.Pet
supplies only
Small pets, but no puppies Our store currently carries puppies for sale. We pledge to discontinue the sale of puppies within 90 days of signing this pledge. |
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Question - Not Required -Please check this box if
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Question - Required -Store Owner or Manager's Name
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Question - Not Required -By selecting 'YES' in this box and
typing my legal name above, I hereby acknowledge my electronic signature and
verify that all information is true and correct.
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Question - Not Required -Store Name:
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Question - Not Required -Website:
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Please include the STORE information below.
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Question - Not Required -Comments (optional):
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NOTE: The
HSUS reserves the right to remove a store from this program at any time if we
have reason to believe that the store has breached this agreement. Signing
above indicates agreement to return the Puppy Friendly Store sign and materials
to The HSUS if the store resumes selling puppies. The HSUS reserves the right
to terminate authorization to display our materials in the event that your
store/employees engage in any activities or conduct that are inconsistent with
The HSUS’s broader policies or programs.
