ASPCA – Spot Speaks

Posted on January 4, 2015

A New Year’s Resolution to Help Eradicate Puppy Mills

Happy new year, dear readers! I wish you and your four-legged family members much joy and good health throughout 2015. I have a special favor to ask of you. I am hoping you will add the following to… Read More

Category: Speaking for Spot, Animal Welfare, Adoptions, Puppy Mills, Dog Auctions, Your Dog's Best Health, Dr. Nancy Kay, Nancy Kay DVM Tags: Dr. Nancy Kay, Nancy Kay DVM, Speaking for Spot, puppy mills, puppy mill, Your Dog's Best Health, ASPCA, commercial breeding facility, Internet puppy sale, puppy mill Missouri, puppy mill Pennsylvania, puppy mill Ohio, puppy mill Iowa, puppy mill Arkansas, No Pet Store Puppies Pledge, puppy mills and pet stores

47 Comments

Posted on December 8, 2013

Holiday Shopping for Your Pets: The Importance of Boycotting Stores That Sell Puppies

True confession……… I happen to detest holiday shopping unless, that is, I’m shopping for my four-legged family members! If you will be holiday shopping for your own pets, I have a special favor to ask of you. My… Read More

Category: Speaking for Spot, Animal Welfare, Adoptions, puppy mills, Puppy Mills, Your Dog's Best Health, Dr. Nancy Kay, Nancy Kay DVM Tags: Dr. Nancy Kay, Nancy Kay DVM, Speaking for Spot, puppy mills, pet store puppies, pet stores, Your Dog's Best Health, ASPCA, commercial breeding operation, pet stores and puppy mills, eradication of puppy mills, No Pet Store Puppies Pledge

23 Comments

Updated on July 7, 2013

Tracking Breeders of Pet Store Puppies

The ASPCA recently launched a new consumer tool as part of their No Pet Store Puppies Campaign, and I encourage you to check it out. This tool contains a searchable database linking pet stores that sell puppies to… Read More

Category: Speaking for Spot, puppy mills, Reputable breeder, rescue organizations, Puppy Mills, Animal Abuse, Your Dog's Best Health, Dr. Nancy Kay, Nancy Kay DVM Tags: Dr. Nancy Kay, Nancy Kay DVM, Speaking for Spot, puppy mills, pet store puppies, Your Dog's Best Health, ASPCA, ASPCA pledge, commercial breeding facilities, USDA licensed commercial breeding facilities

16 Comments

Posted on October 28, 2012

Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month

The end of October is rapidly approaching, but there is still time to celebrate and appreciate Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month! Might you or someone you know be looking for a new canine family member? If so, I encourage a visit… Read More

Category: Speaking for Spot, Adoptions, rescue organizations, Your Dog's Best Health, Dr. Nancy Kay Tags: ASPCA, Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

68 Comments

Posted on June 10, 2012

Take the Pledge: A Quick and Simple Thing You Can Do Today to Help Make Puppy Mills Go Away

Would it surprise you to know that the vast majority of puppies sold in pet stores originate from puppy mills (large scale breeding operations where profit is prioritized over the emotional and physical well being of the dogs… Read More

Category: Speaking for Spot, rescue organizations, Puppies, Puppy Mills, Animal Abuse, Your Dog's Best Health, Nancy Kay DVM Tags: Dr. Nancy Kay, Nancy Kay DVM, Speaking for Spot, puppy mills, pet stores, Your Dog's Best Health, ASPCA, No Pet Store Puppies Campaign, ASPCA pledge

Spot Speaks

Dr. Nancy Kay

Tag: ASPCA

A New Year’s Resolution to Help Eradicate Puppy Mills

Holiday Shopping for Your Pets: The Importance of Boycotting Stores That Sell Puppies

Tracking Breeders of Pet Store Puppies

Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month

Take the Pledge: A Quick and Simple Thing You Can Do Today to Help Make Puppy Mills Go Away

Search Spot’s Blog

Help Stop Puppy Mills

Speaking for Spot Website

Spot’s Recent Posts

Recent Reader Comments

Spot’s Blog Topics

* Dr. Kay's Websites

Speaking for Spot Blog

Dr. Kay’s Awards

Writing Awards

Veterinary Blogs