While many people have heard of puppy mills they may believe that we don't have that kind of problem in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area. Recent articles from local area newspapers would tend to disprove this theory. Below is a summary of these articles along with links that point to the articles in their entirety as are pictures of the kennel mentioned in the Burlington County Times articles.

Updated as of April 23, 2002:
See article in the Burlington County Times, Warrant issued for kennel operator.

Updated as of April 3, 2002:
See article in the Burlington County Times, Animal-cruelty trial postponed 3rd time.

Updated as of March 28, 2002:
The following stories from NBC10 news regarding a pet store in Philadelphia. The pet shop owner is same Charles Guthrie mentioned in the articles below.

• March 13, 2002: Sick Puppies Rescued From Shop By SPCA
• March 13, 2002: Pet Shop Accused Of Selling Sick Puppies
• March 15, 2002: Three Puppies Rescued By SPCA Had To Be Euthanized

• March 19, 2002: Shop owner has history of alleged pup abuse

The owner, Charles Guthrie, was charged with several counts of animal cruelty by the SPCA. Charges against Guthrie include a lack of food, water and medical attention for the dogs, poor ventilation and improper shelter, officials said.

On April 15, 2000 "Dog store owner loses two cases over pups" and again on April 16, 2000 "Pet store settles 3rd case in N.J." the Bucks County Courier Times reported on court proceedings of Mr.Guthrie and his wife Debbie who were answering to complaints in two different courts on the same day.

While the Guthrie's may have been shut down in Burlington Township, it is more than likely that have moved their operation to a new location and are conducting business as usual in a new location.

• Two dogs in one cage (47k)
• Dog in cage (45k)
• Kennel floor (42k)
• Kennel hallway (43k)
• Kennel hutches (52k)
• Neglected dog (49k)

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