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Animal Advocates Sue Pet Store and Phony Rescue Operation for Illegal Puppy Laundering Scheme
Today the Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against the Animal Kingdom pet store and purported rescue group Bark Adoptions for engaging in a puppy laundering scheme to unlawfully circumvent the California law that bans the sale of dogs.March 5, 2019 Press Release -
Challenging the Sale of Puppy Mill Dogs – Barkworks Class Action
In 2014, the Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit against Barkworks, a Southern California pet store chain with six locations. The lawsuit was brought on behalf of several puppy purchasers tricked by Barkworks into purchasing…
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Animal Legal Defense Fund Announces Resolution of Lawsuit Against Barkworks for Selling Sick “Puppy Mill” Puppies
Barkworks has closed four of the stores, and its remaining two stores will likely close by January 1, 2019, when California's law banning the sale of dogs from commercial breeders comes into effect.May 1, 2018 Press Release -
The Pro Bono Legal Team Working on the Barkworks Lawsuit
Seven professionals from Skadden’s California offices compose the team working on the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s lawsuit against Barkworks.December 13, 2017 Pro Bono Spotlight -
CONSUMER ALERT: Pet Stores are No Place for Holiday Shopping
The holiday season is already in full gear and the Animal Legal Defense Fund has a message for those considering a puppy as a gift: do your research. The sad reality is that pet stores still receive their supply of puppies mainly through puppy mills.December 14, 2016 Press Release -
Legally Brief: Neuter the Puppy Mills
The Animal Legal Defense Fund's legal experts are working every day to ensure that our nations animal protection laws are enforced and when they’re not, we take action.April 5, 2016 Legally Brief -
Class Action Lawsuit Against Barkworks Pet Store Chain for Selling Sick “Puppy Mill” Puppies Will Proceed
Judge denied Barkworks’ attempt to dismiss lawsuit accusing it of consumer deception.March 28, 2016 Press Release -
Class-Action Encouragement: Barkworks’ Case Brings Puppy Mills Into Focus
It’s difficult to imagine why we tolerate puppy mills that churn out thousands of sick dogs each year for profit.November 16, 2015 Legally Brief -
Animal Legal Defense Fund Files Class Action Lawsuit against Barkworks Pet Store Chain for Selling Sick “Puppy Mill” Puppies
Lawsuit alleges company engages in widespread consumer deception.October 29, 2015 Press Release
