Article: Doris Day Animal League Sues the United States Department of Agriculture for Failure to Halt Inhumane ``Puppy Mills'' and Other Unscrupulous Non-Retail Store Pet Dealers.

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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2000

Plaintiffs Charge That USDA's Actions Allow Irresponsible Dog Breeders to Cause Illness, Injury and Death to Tens of Thousands of Puppies and

to Spread Numerous Animal Diseases

Suit Filed in Federal District Court Charges Agency With Gross and Negligent Violations of the Animal Welfare Act and Failure to Protect

Animals and Pet Buyers

Today, the Doris Day Animal League (DDAL) and several other animal protection organizations and concerned citizens filed suit against the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the United States District Court, ...

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