I have been to both Happiness is Pets and Puppy Parlor and I walked right back out. I knew immediately these puppies were from puppy mills. It was obvious to me because I rescued a puppy mill dog so I know all the signs. Happiness is Pets is the worse. I know an ex-employee and she said they sedate the dogs so they won't bark so much. I've always wondered if there was a way to close these places down.

Thank you for making the public aware of this problem at the Puppy Parlor. The poor dogs who are used for breeding in puppy mills live their whole lives in cages. They never know the love of a family. They are bred over and over again until they are of no use to the owner. The humane society has been working very hard to shut down all puppy mills across the US. Every year over Four million dogs and cats are put down in shelters because there are not enough people to adopt. Dog Patch Pet and feed in Naperville only adopts out dogs from local shelters. They no longer sell puppies. If every pet store did this there would be fewer dogs and cats put down in shelters. Almost 2,000 pet stores nationwide and more than 80 in Illinois have signed an HSUS pledge not to sell puppies..
Louise K

Village of Lisle could easily adopt zoning to restrict this under public health, safety and welfare. Currently, the Village of Lisle prohibits offices in downtown Lisle on first floors, but this use is allowed? I would rather see an insurance or real estate office!

I used to go into puppy parlor and give them newspapers for the puppies. That was till they were rude and kept saying no, don't touch or pick up the puppies. Ummm, hello, any person with a brain cell knows every small creature needs to be socialized. It was then I knew they weren't in it for the greater good. It was all about money. Im sure hoping karma will prevail here!!!

....and shame, shame, shame on these people. What a disgrace to the human race. : (

I love my Village of Lisle. We stand for so many good things like our Arboretum. I have personally checked out "Puppy Parlor" and was shocked at the conditions inside the building. Puppies of all breeds crammed (and I mean crammed!) into floor pens! Some puppies were attacking other pups. I noticed a Shiba Inu pup was being consistently bitten by some smaller breed dogs. This brings on a myriad of problems! People wonder why their small puppy has aggression problems? Well, this is one of the reasons folks! The operation is shady and the owner dodges questions. She leaves the dogs unattended while she locks up and goes to run errands. The place reeks of expired product! She is ALWAYS having a "sale" on her puppies. Every day there is a sign out on Ogden and Main. I hear she is moving to Downers Grove. I am sure no town around here wants to be associated with the inhumanity of puppy mills or this store!

Anyone want to organize some protests and run them the hell out of town? A few signs, some bad press, I bring my screwed up puppy mill rescues as examples.

Occupy Lisle. Sat morning 10 am - Main/Ogden.

I'll be there!

Set up a facebook page "Puppy Mill Protests Lisle" (or wherever). It makes it easier to organize a protest and get the info out to people who are interested. Protests help to educate people about the problem. 70% of people don't know what a puppy mill is. Animal Abuse and Consumer Fraud. By the way, the AKC willingly sells papers to puppy mills dogs. AKC papers are NOT a guarantee of health or quality. Only that the parents are "purebreds" Purebreds that live their entire life in a small cage with little or no care and lots of health issues.

Tommy, puppy sales are impulse buys. A business that sells abuse, cruelty, neglect and fraud. The only way to stop this, is to shut these pet stores down. When you walk in a pet store, they lie to you, and people feel like they are rescuing the puppy stuck in the cage all day. Get it? Well the owners sure do, they know you will buy the dog. Who can resist that puppy stuck in the cage all day? They will win every time, because they know, you don't know where the puppies come from, and they will tell you lie after lie after lie to make that money. There are already people that are aware of this store and refuse to shop in Lisle because they support this store.

No wonder downtown Lisle has so many vacancies!

No one should be buying companion animals in this day and age. Thousands of companion animals are euthanized every day in the U.S. because there are not enough homes for them. Buying and breeding is immoral and unethical. Save a life. Adopt a shelter pet. Want a "pure bred" animal? Search for one on petfinder.com. Don't be lazy and don't be impulsive when it comes to a life!

Downtown Lisle is a joke and this report comes as no surprise. The mayor and board are so desperate to fill the many empty buildings along Main Street that they likely just turned a blind eye. This place needs to be shut down.

I am so thankful this store and others have finally been exposed. The public and city of Lisle has a right to know what is really going on here. As a volunteer for a rescue that deals with the aftermath of puppy mills- I see first hand the sad situation these poor animals are left in. The adults dogs (parents of the puppies sold to pet stores) are often shutdown emotionally, left with physical deformaties, lack socialization, and are full of health issues. After they are rescued they go on a slow and steady road of therapy, intense vet care, and rehabilitation. All the while these dogs still look for love from humans-seeking to be given affection-even after humans treated them so cruelly. The ones that are rescued are the lucky ones. Sadly- most puppy mill producers never make it out alive to know a humans touch could be kind. GOOD BREEDERS DO NOT SELL THEIR PUPPIES TO PUPPY MILLS.

To the dog trainer. So, you are telling us it is all in the way people treat their dogs that determines their temperament? Dog trainer vs Animal Behaviorist expert. Everyone knows that environment can have a major impact on a dog, especially at a young age. And improper breeding can affect temperament as well. You should come out to the protest and meet the lady who bought an eight week old Golden that proceeded to attack every human and animal in her home.
I have spoken to the people with the degrees and the knowledge to speak on the subject.

A must-read blog: http://cleanlisle.blogspot.com/
Why Lisle has become the way it is....
Anyone running against Broda for Mayor will win easily.

Don't believe the hype on breeders. Any "good" breeder is not breeding right now until the shelter levels drop. I know of none. Puppy Parlor protest scheduled for this Sunday. Will post the link soon. Please come out and help shut this place down!

Puppy parlor in Lisle protest
December 23 at 12:00pm- 2pm
4707 Main St. Lisle, IL.
Stop puppy mills! Join us for a peaceful protest to educate the public where the dogs come from at puppy parlor. I know it's Christmas, but the dogs suffering in the mills have no holidays. This place is only open from 11 - 3, let's stop the sales before Christmas!
For the Facebook event link, go here-
http://www.facebook.com/events/396851167059778/permalink/396865090391719/?notif_t=like

Thanks everyone!

I would never leave my business card in a business that gets their puppies from mills. That's automatic association. ANYWAY, everyone please come and join us for the protest on Sunday. We will have the signs. Again, it is a peaceful protest. You will be helping to get places like this get noticed and shut down. You will be among very kind and caring people who give their all to stop this abuse. By being there, you are sending a very strong message! Maybe Lisle and surrounding towns will take notice. Villa Park already has!

Carl, please this is not about training a dog, spay and neuter, promoting your business, dog problems, etc... It's about puppy mills and pet shops. And we have the facts, join us on Sunday. I would love to meet you and present you with the facts on where the dogs come from in pet stores.

Carl, Please come on Sunday, I have all the info you will need on pet stores. Shelters and rescues do their best to screen the adopters. Pet stores will sell anyone a dog with a visa card. That is where your irresponsible owners come in, great percentage anyway. Happiness is pets sold 8000 puppies in 2006. It's 2012 now, how many dogs did they sell to anyone with a visa card and is now at the shelter? Please, if you are serious, come to our protest so I can provide you with facts. And yes, I can provide you with facts on every one of the pet stores mentioned. You think 8000 puppies were sold from responsible breeders, from one pet store? Please, google puppy mills and pet stores. I cannot believe a person who works with animals have no knowledge or education on their profession. Let us educate you.

Carla, sorry, kiss off. You have NO idea the things some of us have done in the name of rescue. Let me tell you about the pitbull I saw with his head half shot off....no he was not dead, but dumped next to a dumpster in 100 degree heat and he licked my hand all the way to the hospital as we drove him there to be put to sleep. Get our hands dirty? Keep supporting your breeders, yours will never come clean!

Someone like this can never be educated.

Carla, your website states that you work on Ogden and Main street. Do you work out of puppy parlor? Where is your place of business, may I ask?

Hmmm? That explains a lot. Talk about jacking a thread! Did you know your Puppy parlor has been banned from your precious akc?

Carla Ruehl, I'm guessing you've never researched puppy mills. You state we should be protesting puppy mills and shut them down. It's easier and more effective to nail jello to the wall. Those who've been involved in undercover investigations of puppy mills KNOW they're located on acres of land in the middle of nowhere for a reason. Protesting on some gravel road in timbuktu will do absolutely nothing but waste time. The puppy millers know this. Rather than spitting into the wind by relying on the Dept of Agriculture to do their job and monitor the puppy millers, and enforce animal cruelty violations, and bring charges against them - we've elected to educate the public about puppy mill puppies sold in pet stores by protesting the pet stores and talking with potential customers. The dirty little secret? Pet stores LIE about where their puppies come from. This is fraud, is against the law, and their secrets are being exposed! Some were hit with a class action lawsuit for fraud and deceptive business practices - like the 5 Chicagoland Happiness Is Pets stores have. Once the public is educated, the pet store goes out of business due to decreased sales. If we shut down the pet stores (i.e. puppy mill distributors) we'll have an impact on the puppy mill's profits and they'll shut down too. This is precisely WHY you should join us at our protests, so we can educate you too. We'll be at this location Sunday 12/23 from 12-2p. Hope to see you there.

Yeah, Carla. Not too brilliant, since now everyone knows who you are and what your all about. Can't protest a store that your own business cards are in. This Patch article has gone to about every other Patch out there and on numerous blogs and other social media sites...Downers Grove for instance. So protesting with us can only improve the damage you've done to your own image. I understand though, your friend Tammy wouln't be too happy about it, Last I saw, the protest against her store had 498 signatures as of last night.

Yes, she certainly does as she stated in an earlier post. "Who does that?" People who support puppy mills in all their shapes and forms...from the mill owner, to the broker, to the store that buys the puppies and perpetuates the cruelty. They are ALL to blame.

No surprise here, Carla you told a lie. You work at puppy parlor. I have an inspection report from the Illinois Department Of Agriculture sitting here in front of me. It says..."I visited the pet shop and spoke with the manager, Carla Ruehl." How sad to make money off of innocent creatures who cannot speak up and tell lies to the innocent consumer.

Wow! I 'm sure that news will spread like wildfire among the rescue/general community. No one likes a liar and who would entrust their beloved pet to a person who supports animal cruelty?

This time you messed with the wrong person Carla. Ida caught you In your lies. You ARE the pet shop manager! I guess we'll be seing you soon. You better make sure you have the breeder info posted by the cage. If we have to ask you for it you are in violation of the law. Can't wait Torrey you face to face. I'll be the with nothing to hide!

Ida, can you believe these people ??? Another ethically challenged liar. All she did was inspire me to try harder be at this protest! Shame on you Carla! I will make sure to share this info far and wide!

This is too pathetic to respond to any more Carla..... you've like 1 too many times......did you happen to look at that picture behind puppy parlor's store? How can any human condone that?

Carla? I never really get nasty with anyone, but I'm sorry, you are a liar. Plain and simple. I think a liar that works with the public is the worst thing in the world. Just like the pet stores, only that's called fraud and against the law.

People like you disgust me Carla! You SUPPORT PUPPY MILLS and clearly don't have a conscience about it either! How do you sleep at night? Hyeah, right - you haven't worked there since July. Sure. Hard to believe anything that comes out of your mouth, since you've lied by omission until someone exposed you for what you are. And you can better believe I'm gonna let everyone I know in the rescue world know about you and your dog training business too. We, in rescue, HAVE a conscience and giving you our hard earned cash?? No way in hell. I'm SO disgusted I could puke!

I see quite a few large rescue groups on this thread voicing their opinions. Take a rescue dog to a trainer that supports a business in involved in animal cruelty? That won't be happening.

Thank You All!!! I have been fighting to get my money back for 6 months. Please read a portion of my story... My experience with the Puppy Parlor and its owner Tammy Coglianese and her employee Carla has been Dreadful. I purchased a Mini Schnauzer from them on 6/8/2012 and had to return him less than 24 hrs. later due to severe kennel cough diagnosed by HER Vet in Wheaton.
To this day, Tammy has not only had the puppy but MY money. She told an IL. State Investigator that she would return my money when the puppy was sold. It's been confirmed, the puppy has been sold and she has not returned the money. She's lied and threatened to sue me and I was the one mistreated. Tammy has refused the Certified letter sent to the store notifying her that this is all documented with the State of Illinois and she will have to give me back my money. She even lied to the investigator and told him she would return the money once he was sold. The dog was purchased with cash and I am expecting cash to be returned. The State is on to her, the Puppy Mill Project, the News Media and The Village of Lisle are all aware of her practices. Now she's planning to move again? (She's been paid for this Mini Schnauzer TWICE.) She's guilty of Unprofessional, Unethical and Uncaring Practices. Please let me know when and where and I'll gladly protest with you all. I am so happy to learn that you all are there for those of us that have been victimized by Tammy and Carla.

Anyone who wants to join our peaceful protest is appreciated! Signs will be provided if you choose to carry one. You can also make your own if you desire. This atrocity needs to be shut down and not allowed to relocated anywhere else!

You're mistaken Carla - I NEVER advised you to do anything of the sort. The facts are there for everyone to see. If you choose to delete your comments, that's your decision. Makes ya wonder when people post then delete their posts. People who have nothing to hide, hide nothing.

OH, PLEASE, Give it a REST Carla! Most of the people here and quickly the rest of the rescue world are onto you. I still have all of your comments stored in my email account. You should have stopped a long time ago. Now, you have both feet in your mouth! If you protested AGAINST PP, then you might have a chance at a fresh start. Everyone makes mistakes.

Sandra, I am not sure if anyone has notified the media, but I am sure if a news organization was to be made aware of the situation, they may at least have one reporter come out. This is pretty big news for my little town!

Awesome Sandra! I am have some posters printed of the back of her store to bring to the protest as well!

BTW, for anyone who wants to see the posts that Carla Ruehl deleted, just google "Carla Ruehl Lisle" and all of her posts will show in a list.

PROTEST AT PUPPY PARLOR TODAY 12-2. DRESS WARM. PEACEFUL PROTEST. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF HER BLDG. SO LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
4707 Main St. Lisle, IL.
facebook event page- http://www.facebook.com/events/396851167059778/

We will be protesting this store EVERY weekend ! We are gaining more support from local and government agencies. Thank you for the great turn-out this weekend.

Are you a supporter of Animal Cruelty Ms. Miller? We are doing many things besides protesting to get this abomination to shut down as is the HSUS and others. Educate yourself. If you are not part of ending this tragedy since you seem to know about it, you are part of the cause. I hope this local horror-show of a business is charged, fined and closed.

Protest this Saturday btw!

This Saturday from 1-3pm!! Another protest!

It's possible, Jeanine Miller, that Carla Ruehl was feeling stressed but only she knows for sure. She was attempting to defend animal abuse and animal cruelty. Anyone who works/worked for Puppy Parlor - AND puts their business cards there - AND does nothing about the dogs suffering in those horrific condition in that back room - SUPPORTS animal abuse and animal cruelty. Period.

No one "belittled" or "badmouthed" Carla. She deleted her posts because she finally realized she, and only she, was doing damage to her dog-training reputation. Took her long enough. We stated FACTS, and if she doesn't like the facts that's not our fault. She CHOSE to work at Puppy Parlor, she CHOSE to put her business cards there, she CHOSE to do nothing about the dogs in that hellish back room. You make the choices, you choose the consequences. We live in reality, not in an 'Alice in Wonderland' type of world. Just because you don't want to believe it's true doesn't make it a lie.

And, from your obtuse comment I can only assume know nothing about the Labrador Retriever breed. Where did they originate from? What was their original purpose as a working dog? What are they often used for now? What about their coats makes them adaptable to harsh environments? Do your homework and learn the facts. Otherwise you're just spitting out opinions disguised as facts. Time to leave 'Wonderland.' Defending your buddies only makes you look bad. But, that's your choice I suppose.

Ummm....Jeanine, this is not misdirected anger, this is speaking up for the voiceless creatures locked in cages day and night, no human contact, the owner injecting them with God only knows what everyday. What a shameful business and what sorry people to have to make money from innocent puppies. I still can't get that smell from the back alley out of my nose, or the sound of the dogs screaming to be let out of their tiny cage. What a pitiful thing to do to a dog.

Jeanine, Strong people stand up for themselves. Stronger people stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves. In this case, the dogs and puppies who have no voice. I agree with Ida, this is not misdirected anger or hostility. This is about making sure people learn the truth about this despicable industry and the ethically challenged people who profit from it. Like the pet stores that order the puppy mill puppies thereby creating a demand so that the Mother in the mill is forced to bred yet again regardless of what kind of pain she's in, and then sell the puppies and make a huge profit while lying to and misleading the general public. Misdirected anger is what you are feeling when you make condescending remarks about our efforts to educate the public about where pet stores buy their puppies from and the irresponsible breeding methods. As long as there are pet stores ordering the puppies, the puppy mills will continue to produce them. This is not rocket science, but COMMON SENSE. The think you boast about having so much of. NOT!

Some sites that have been available for Years that have info about puppy mill breeders:
http://www.caps-web.org
http://www.thepuppymillproject.org

This is the low cost spay neuter clinic that I feel is one of the best.
https://www.facebook.com/fvawl

Here's your chance to be good to your word. Please sign this petition Jeanine.
https://www.change.org/petitions/ban-chicago-pet-stores-from-selling-abused-animals-from-puppy-mills

We share info so that people can verify where their pet came from. We also do the research for them if they need help with this.
http://www.petshoppuppies.org/psppuppyreport.htm

This is another site that gives excellent information for people who really care and want to learn the truth.
http://www.prisonersofgreed.org

This website was created and is maintained by Veterinary Professionals. It is the best website I've seen to get information before you purchase a dog.
http://www.pupquest.org/about-pet-shops.html

So, let's deal with the facts shall we? I would be interested in seeing what sources you have relied upon to base YOUR opinions on. The opinions you so willingly share about how those of us who protest are doing it the wrong. I would be very interested to see what your sources are for your "FACTS". Please keep in mind that you have also made some assumptions about us. Your statements about how we should do something like help out shelters/rescues adopting and fostering. Your assumption that we don't is incorrect. Just because we protest does not mean that is all we do. Are you also educated about how the shelter you volunteer for feels about this subject? Do they oppose pet store protests? Are they aware of your position on the subject? It would be interesting to know wouldn't it?

Jeanine, just in case you decide to give a damn about the dogs in the back of the Puppy Parlor that your friend, Carla Ruehl was manager of until this past July and still "fills in" at. What about these dogs in the back room? Do you care about these guys?
http://www.change.org/petitions/this-photo-is-the-back-of-the-puppy-parlor-credit-hsus-downers-grove-please-go-humane-do-not-support-pet-stores-that-buy-from-puppy-mills#share

It's not just unlicensed puppy mills that are inhumane. Below is the report issued by the Inspector General in May of 2010 about the pathetic inability of AHIS to enforce the already inadequate AWA laws that govern the dogs classified as 'livestock' In the mills. An example of AWA standards is that the cage the dog spends their life in has to be 6 inches bigger than the dog not counting the tail. The report is 69 pages long but it only takes a minute to scroll down and see just how inhumane life is for these animals in the "licensed approved USDA mills".
http://www.usda.gov/oig/webdocs/33002-4-SF.pdf

Pet stores are notorious for making misleading dishonest statements to confuse the consumer and make them think that they do not buy from puppy mills. The fact that puppy mills are legal under the USDA does not help matters. People need to be aware of what to watch out for.
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/puppy_mills/facts/pet_store_doublespeak.html

The Puppy Mill Project headquartered in Chicago, one of the places I volunteer, was instrumental in the passage of the Pet Store Disclosure Act. That law, which went into effect almost two years ago was signed by Governor Pat Quinn in August of 2010, requires pet stores to post information about an animal’s origin in a conspicuous place. The information includes the name and address of breeders, license number and USDA licensing information where applicable, vaccination records and more. So we HAVE been instrumental in getting laws passed to help educate and protect consumers and the animals. We also aid in the rescue of puppy mill dogs.
http://www.thepuppymillproject.org/the-freedom-flight-the-rescue-of-eight-puppy-mill-dogs/

We also work with National Mill Dog Rescue a wonderful organization that rescues puppy mill dogs and finds them their forever home. Some of our members have adopted these mill rescues.
http://nationalmilldogrescue.blogspot.com

FACTS, Jeanine, are an amazing thing. They are substantiated unlike rambling opinions, emotional diatribes and unfounded accusations. I hope you are helping the animals. They need all the help they can get. In the meantime, we will continue to do what we know is right.
The entire HSUS article can be read below:
http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2012/12/puppy-mill-investigation-chicago-121012.html

Please read page 4 with more details on the Puppy Parlor where Carla Ruehl, Jeanine's friend was manager of until July and still fills in. These are the people who "claim" they are against puppy mills. yet there is one right in the back of this store! You can hear the dogs yelping and the smell is atrocious. No wonder they don't like us protesting and calling attention to this hell hole. Whether you are part of this cruelty or standing up for the people who are, SHAME ON YOU! You will not intimidate us or get us to stop speaking up for these animals!
http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/pets/puppy_mills/report-hsus-chicago-pet-stores-2012investigates.pdf

Hurting the local businesses by protesting? HA! Are you even a resident OR a business owner here in Lisle? Don't even go there to try and drag people over to your dark side with that argument! There are plenty of reasons for the suffering of local businesses and protesting is NOT one of them. We still await your answer as so what goes on in that back room? THAT is the kind of stuff that will affect all the businesses around it. In fact, it already has...

Yeah, complete blow-hard, waste of time trying to get people to believe her and divert attention away from her buddy's store. Tell her not to worry, we will follow her to Downers Grove as well as people there are organizing for her arrival there and we will stand with.them. I know the people of Lisle have enough info. here to see through your bull. You dont care about Lisle. You are simply using us for your agenda.

Hey, Carla...NO ONE CARES HOW LONG YOU HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH DOGS!! You worked and continue to do so on a limited basis for a PET SHOP THAT BUYS HER DOGS FROM PUPPY MILLS! Wake Up! NO rescue group will EVER condone that and your association with them. Your name appears on documents while you were working there. Sorry, no hearsay there. You did it all to yourself and you trying to run your own damage control is weak. Will you be taking these posts down as well? No matter, they have all been saved anyway. If you really wanted to redeem yourself, you would use whatever influence you have at pp to help the animals that are suffering there. We've seen the photos, we've smelled the horrid odor coming out of the back door and we heard the screams of dogs inside that back room desperate to have a life and some love.

Yeah, I can just imagine the lies you tell to your customers, but you're good at that from working a pp.This just started and you think that it's helped your business, lol? No one wants anyone touching their dog that had a hand in or was associated with animal cruelty. Word spreads, just give it time. When someone sees your name on a complaint form, well you'll have to explain that won't you?

NO rescue group would work with you Carla. Nice try.

This is an email I got from Jeanine indicating she posted a remark on the Lisle Patch. where she is saying the attached petition is what she's talking about and that she will sign it and share it with her friends. Then she deleted it! It's the same link I posted TWICE for her to sign! LOL. She must have realized at some point that it was the same link I had posted so she has deleted it in an attempt to avoid looking foolish....AGAIN! Have you signed the damn thing yet Jeanine?????? You said you would. I don't see your signature Jeannine. Are you confused about what name to use? Ladies, once you post it doesn't do any good to delete your comments. We still have them. Get it? Brilliant.
Hi Dolores Santucci,
Jeanine Miller also commented on Humane Society: Lisle's Puppy Parlor Pet Store Linked to Puppy Mills.
"Dolores. This is the effective petitions I was talking about. This is healthy way to make change happen by making the law makers aware of what needs to happen. This will help every day in the future if it could get passed in all 50 states. This petition I will share with all my animal loving friends. https://www.change.org/petitions/ban-chicago-pet-stores-from-selling-abused-animals-from-puppy-mills";
To respond view the comment on Patch.

Jeanine, You're even dumber than I thought. You did post the comment with the link and didn't even REALIZE it was the same as the one I had given you.....twice. YIKES!

I'm interested in seeing the actual reports filed by the inspector. I know Peta has knocked some places and when I got the reports and analyzed them, they were quite exaggerated. Might be the case here.

And protesting can be a great tool, but not if it's hurting the other businesses around. For instance, a guy might decide not to go to a store next to the puppy place since the group there could be an inconvenience.

I would suggest calling your lawmakers and getting them involved. Calling the town mayor and other elected officials can help. If they think they're doing something wrong, they can deny a license or make their own rules to make them follow. Also, you can call the state officials to get them to adjust the animal rights laws.

These are good alternatives to hurting bystander businesses.

Jeanine, Cut the drama. I didn't ridicule you for spending time with your family. That's your choice but don't try to make these people who are trying to stand up for the dogs in the back room of Puppy Parlor feel badly about protesting to make people aware of what's going on in this store. You have accused them of hurting local businesses with no proof, you have accused them of attempted breaking and entering the HIP store in Orland, falsely I might add. You have called them fools and the whole while sung the praises of your buddy Carla who was the store manager during the Parvo outbreak when they knowingly continued to sell sick puppies to consumers until they were forced to shut down. If you hate puppy mills and this IS a puppy mill, why would you be so critical of the people who ARE standing out in the cold because they care enough to try to help those poor dogs? No one has disagreed with your constant "we need responsible ownership". We all agree with that. So quit trying to change the focus of this article. Have you read what the HSUS investigation says???? It's horrific. When you said you would sign a petition, one of them provided you one to sign. If that is the extent of your involvement, fine. But quit trying to get in the way of what these people are doing. It is their right!

PUPPY PARLOR Peaceful PROTEST. SAT. 29 1-3 p.m.
Please park on the street. Signs provided as well as literature regarding puppy mills and the pet stores connection to them. Contact Ida or Dianne with questions or for further information.

PP IS A PUPPY MILL according to the definition of the word. Oh, but you say you know nothing anout that back room, so how would you know?

According to the article it IS a puppy mill! And if you aren't associated with them, how would you know what goes on in the back room that shows cages of dogs stacked on top of each other, with more than one dog in a cage. The investigation stated clearly that they are operating a puppy mill back there. They say on their website that they breed. Directly from the report!
"The HSUS investigator observed puppies at Puppy Parlor of various ages displayed in overcrowded cages. On its website the store states: “We breed, and rehome pets, rescue, and have a relationship with breeders that we have been associating with for over 25 years.” Certificates of Veterinary Inspection reveal that Puppy Parlor buys from Conrad Kennel in Keota, Iowa which has been cited for violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act by the USDA, including dogs with matted coats and filth.11 Conrad Kennels had 226 breeding dogs and 27 puppies on site according to its October 22, 2012, USDA inspection report. The store also buys from Oleo Acres Kennel and J.A.K.’s Puppies, Inc., in Iowa – two large brokerage operations that collect puppies from mills and re-sell them. J.A.K. buys many puppies from Wanda Kretzman/Clearwater Kennels in Minnesota, who has egregious violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act reflected on her USDA inspection reports (see Collar and Leash for more information on Kretzman’s violations)."

This DIRECTLY from the article above that you have been commenting on!
Puppy Parlor
The investigation into Puppy Parlor in Lisle found that 19 complaints have been filed with the Illinois Department of Agriculture over the past two years—five from buyers and others from concerned shoppers and possibly from employees of the store, according to the Humane Society. Allegations of dead puppies in the store's freezer were made to Illinois State inspectors, according to the report.

In October 2011, 105 dogs—60 adults and 45 puppies—at Puppy Parlor were placed under quarantine due to an outbreak of canine parovirus, a deadly disease often associated with unhealthful living conditions, according to the Humane Society. At least six puppies died from the virus, but the store owner continued to sell puppies until the quarantine, the report states.

Although state inspectors have repeatedly rated conditions as "acceptable" at the shop, their own documentation reflects several complains about sick puppies, unsanitary living conditions, overcrowding and puppies dying, according to the report. Humane Society investigators also reported overcrowded cages.

You just did a boo boo Jeanine...but we have it all now. What places have we broken into? Best be able to prove what you say on the web. And we would also like proof of us breaking the law. Please provide us with the facts here. The Companion Animal Protection Society, www.caps-web.org
4:16 pm on Friday, December 28, 2012

I pray you don't get into another scuffle in my wonderful town of Lisle like you did in Orland Park. The town of Lisle should know about you and your groups crazy attempts at breaking into places, breaking the law and bad mouthing anyone who simply voices an opinion.

This business is in Lisle, enough said. If you live in Lisle and don't know what you're doing, someone else SURELY does! It's a small town and word gets around quicker than anything you'll ever see. Many have gotten peeks into that back room and have made complaints. Do you really think the DOA has the time to go around checking out pet stores out of the kindness of their heart, complaints were filed and they followed up on them. Everyone knew about this woman within months of her moving in, people went to the board and followed all the appropriate channels. Unfortunately it's a long process to get her closed. Don't think karma isn't about to catch up to her and her horrendous acts. People are fed up.

Aaaaaannnndd.......when deflection tactics no longer work - some play the victim card. Boo-hoo. Too bad, so sad

Oh, pleeeeease! Carla you and your friend Jeanine better call it quits before you say something else that you are misinformed about.

And to Jeanine, this is not "your" town. It is my town and the town of many others. Don't speak for us, especially with your slanderous comments! I am doing this (protesting) to better this Village. And if you were affiliated with any significant group in Lisle, you'd know that many support us.

Geez... and I thought I was attending this peaceful protest at a PUPPY MILL OPERATION not a BUSINESS! Silly me.

No where to run and no where to hide. Tammy Coglianese, owner of Puppy Parlor, banned for life by the AKC for not allowing inspections of her back room breeding operation which is a PUPPY MILL! (Please refer to investigation in article above) What was she hiding that was so bad she wouldn't let the AKC inspector back there? The AKC gets 80% of their income from puppy mills so it has to be really BAD for them to ban someone! Below is directly from the AKC link. I will also post the entire link. The info on Tammy Coglianese is on page 2 near the bottom of the first column. How many unsuspecting consumers have been ripped off by this "business"? How many animals have suffered? How many dead puppies have to go into the back room freezer before it's enough? These bullies make a living off of animal abuse and consumer fraud and are used to getting their way. Animals are easy targets. They can't speak up for themselves and they don't vote. We have to stand up for them and for our neighbors who deserve better than getting ripped off and left heartbroken by unethical business practices.
Notice
The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Ms. Tammy Coglianese, Bolingbrook, IL, from all AKC privileges for life, effective January 7, 2008, and imposed a fine of $5000 for circumvention of her suspension. (Multiple Breeds)
http://classic.akc.org/pdfs/about/secretary_page/0208.pdf

Protest today from 1-3pm, don't forget!

Always the victim......oh woe is me.......

I don't know any of you, but after reading the article and reading these comments, common sense tells you that Carla, and anyone else who works at the Puppy Parlor is abusive to animals.

I will be attending the protests and writing to the proper authorities.

So much for doing your "homework" Carla. Furry Babies IS and HAS been protested for quite a while now as well as Happiness is Pets and several others.

Not to mention a class action lawsuit was filed against ALL 5 Happiness Is Pets stores for fraud and deceptive business practices. They lie about where their puppies come from - just like Puppy Parlor does. That's fraud and is against the law. If you or anyone you know purchased a puppy from Happiness Is Pets, go to the Companion Animal Protection Society website and find out how you can join the lawsuit. Here's the link: http://www.caps-web.org/index.php/happiness-is-pets

Past or present Puppy Parlor employees (other than you Carla Ruehl):
Pls message me on Facebook. I am the Chicago Outreach Coord for the Companion Animal Protection Society and I'd like to talk with you. Tks!

Carla is like a babysitter who works in, and leaves her business cards in, a sweatshop that uses child labor. Would you trust a person like that with your children? Someone who can turn a blind eye to abuse that is going on right in front of their face?
These animals in the Puppy Parlor are living in abusive conditions. The workers are the abusers.
Carla, as she was trying to defend the abusive Puppy Parlor, asked what would happen to the poor animals if the place was shut down. The answer would be that the authorities and legitimate animal rescue groups need to go in there and rescue the animals, rehabilitate them, and then try to get them adopted out to good homes.

Where are the posts from Jeanine Miller from Lisle? The truth finally caught up with her and <poof!> she's gone!

Hey Carla, ask your friend Tammy, what will happen to all the dogs she put there. We didn't put them in a pet store, she did. Ask her what will happen to them.

Protest of the Puppy Parlor (Ogden and Main in Lisle) this Saturday, Jan. 5th from 1-3. Peaceful protest, signs provided. Please come and show this puppy mill/pet store that this will not be tolerated in Lisle or anywhere else this "business" chooses to go.

So Carla, since you say you work at Puppy Parlor, how many times a day are these dogs in the crates in the back room let out to do their business? Where are they taken to go potty? How often are they played with during a single day? And I'm not talking two seconds on a walk by of the cage? How often are they groomed and vaccinated? If there's no puppy mill in that back room, then there shouldn't be a problem letting the public see it. If you have nothing to hide, then SHOW US!!! If you're involved in this, it is personal. How do YOU think you close down puppy mills? And what is YOUR definition of a puppy mill? Oh and btw Puppies is NOT spelled PUPPY'S *smh*

Wow Carla - do you REALLY think posting your rants here does ANYTHING for your dog training business?! Not only do people know you support puppy mills, but you're sounding rather crazy here with all these posts. Do you really think potential customers, or rescues, want this kind of person touching their dogs? Your lack of personal insight is astounding.

My point DIanne is you had no right to post the Facebook link to my personal page on there. I have nothing to hide but my family and friends do not need to be bothered with what is happening to me. Nor do I want my grand children to read the 1/2 truths and lies that may be posted on my wall and thus go into the news feed. Would you like the feeling of your personal family life being put on display for people who apparently want to discredit and lie about you. If you care about staying in touch with friends and family would you please remove that link so I may reactivate my FB account? I feel you have crossed a huge line with this and have thus reported it to Facebook that I feel unsafe on their site but did not give the user name who made me feel this way. I will not mention it to them unless that link is removed. Again this is for the sake of my family and friends-who have been sent the link to all the articles and can read them as well as the comments if they so chose. Thank you for respecting my personal space.

You obviously had a reason to delete your posts, Carla. No one else has done that. No one else feels the need to cover their tracks.

People who have nothing to hide - hide nothing.

Wow Carla- You just keep on damaging you own reputation, truly an insight into who you are. IF you wanted to help it at all, you could REPORT what is going on at the PP. NO ONE is going to claim you acted as a rep. for this place I assure you. YOU personally coud be the factor is expediting the closure of this facility. YOU could help bring those dogs suffering to an end. Here is your chance to redeem yourself and you choose not to do it. Choose to do the right thing Carla and see what positive things will come of it.

Carla I find it very funny that on a page where you are admitting your association with a puppy mill, you are also trying to further your own business. Not one person in this entire thread mentioned the name of your "business" until you. Considering I live in the same neighborhood and have seen how "trained" your min-pin is, I would never ever use your "training". You do NOT shove your dog in the face of another dog.... your dog may be friendly, but the other dog may not be. I'll leave the other things I've seen alone.

You say Puppy Parlor is not your business, fine it's not, but not stepping up and doing nothing makes you just as guilty as Tammy when you know exactly how poorly these dogs are being treated. It's called guilt by association, or an accomplice.

As for the "typo", it's not a typo, you don't pay thousands of dollars for a typo! Signage like that is not cheap and you don't settle for blatant errors like that, It's the joke of Lisle! Thankfully we're out there every week protesting this atrocity of a business so people who aren't aware of Lisle, and aren't aware we're not all incompetent, can see it's not a Lisle thing. It's just a bad business that people are trying to eliminate from Lisle!

Stop puppy mills! Join us on Saturday 1-19 to educate the public where this store gets their puppies. We will be there from 1:00 - 3:00. Every week, maybe we'll change the time or day, but every week till this place is GONE!

More and more of the citizens of Lisle are becoming aware of this disgusting place and want it shut down! Many of the people outside are first time protesters from Lisle and surrounding communities. They are well aware of what is going on here and who is involved and word is spreading quickly.

I have copied and pasted this from Facebook. So Dianne you are denying you posted this? Dianne Dorado Arp Here's her FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/CarlaSchultzRuehl
January 5 at 2:04pm

Obviously, it's a lie, you have to be friends with her on her facebook page to see the comment, or wait for it....wait for it....

Post on her page!

I know rocket science *smh* lol

If somebody really wanted to find your FB page, all they would have to do is google your name which you have been posting all over and now changed...but oh, look there it is in the address you just posted. Welcome to Social Networking!

The link no longer works because with Facebook's help my page is shut down except for friends to be able to search for me and/or contact me. I was not about to allow my friends and family be exposed to the lies people are posting about me on here and putting my name into google according to FAcebook will not bring it up any more either...Rita not rocket science I know but the event page for the protest at Puppy Parlor is open to everyone to see the comments thus I do not have to be friends with anyone who posts on there....no it is rocket science but they way Facebook works. Yes I changed my name to my business which the correct web site address is politedogs1@webs.com. Which was also wrong in a post by Dianne Apr. The address I posted on here was to point out Dianne was trying to call me a lair again which I am not. But in my opinion you all will put your own spin on facts to twist them to fit your agenda...so have fun doing that.

correction ....it is not rocket science but the way Facebook works...

here's the link for the eveny page made by Ida Mccarthy for January 5, 2013.... http://www.facebook.com/events/540330309325648/
Check it out yourself Rita as you posted on there too or at least I think it is you Rita P.

Oh Goody! Then you'll be able to find the FB page dedicated to shutting down your beloved puppy parlor. It has employee names, public documents, mill owner names...chock full of great stuff for the world to comment on. Open to all! And that will show up on a google search.

Link please? I have literally thousands of rescue contacts all over the country that would LOVE to comment! Contact me off of the thread. Let carla find it for herself since she is the expert on how FB and Google work.

Is this where I'm supposed to be shaking in my boots because you found out my last name is Pereira? Ok, wait, let me see.... yeah, no shaking going on here. Sorry to disappoint you.

If what you are doing wasn't something to be proud of, then what's the problem with your name being linked with Puppy Parlor? Why be so ashamed or embarrassed about it to your friends or family? Or is it you've been lying to them too?

Very gutsy behind the computer screen Carla, why didn't you stop and talk to us Saturday? I saw you crossing the street. Why didn't you stop? Amazing you can blast all kinds of people here and say you're so much for the dogs, truth is, you're for your paycheck, you could care less about those dogs in there. They're nothing but a paycheck for you.

Laurie, I found it and yep there's a link. Again, it's the truth and if she has nothing to hide, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. Problem is she's lying to everyone. Stands by saying she's helping those dogs, yet she stands by while they sit inside those cages, day in and day out. When was the last time one was able to go potty outside those cages Carla? Like I said, if you aren't closing that shop down, you're part of the problem if you're working there.

I have given the link to this and following articles to many of my family and friends. As for stopping to talk to you Saturday I have nothing to say to any of you in person as you twist my words here to fit your agenda and I can only image what you might do if I actually talked to you in person. Also to set the record straight I am a volunteer now when I fill in at the Puppy Parlor so I'm not in it for the paycheck. Most of my family and friends know I did work there and still help out. In fact a couple have gotten healthy happy puppies from there.Some of you have labeled me as an animal abuser and being cruel to animals, which people who know me as a person and trainer know this to be a lie. Why didn't any of you approach me to talk to me? I have no problem with my name being linked to Puppy Parlor but I do have a problem with people defaming my character and telling out right lies about me. I do not now or have I in the past speak for the owner of Puppy Parlor or her business. What I choose to post on here are my own thoughts and/or opinions and in no why are to be considered as comments and/or statements coming from the owner of Puppy Parlor.

Thanks for the heads up, Carla, on your website URL change. I'll be sure to send out a revised broadcast email to all my rescue contacts.

And, FYI, I can post anything I damn well please on MY Facebook page. Have you heard of the First Amendment? (Sound out the big words if you don't understand them).

And you ARE a liar. And, as witnessed by a fellow protester, a bad dog trainer if you can't even control your own Min Pin. A tiny MIN PIN!! Not the best advertising for a supposed 'dog trainer' to be walking an out of control dog. But, like most things, THAT probably hasn't dawned on you either!

Keep digging that grave sweetie. Be sure to make it large enough for you and your BFF Tammy

Quit trying to hide behind the "I'm not the owner". You won't answer the question of when are they allowed to go potty outside, because they aren't allowed too. If they were, we'd be seeing a constant stream of dogs coming out the back room, but we don't. Instead they are allowed to defecate on each other. How gross and inhumane. Like I said, if you aren't part of the solution, you're part of the problem Carla. No rescue will ever use you!

Your welcome Dianne my web site URL has not changes in a year and it is the same one I posted last month. Yes the 1st Amendment allows freedom of speech. But it does not allow you to slander or defame another person. As for my dog she is none of your business as you and others told me the black Lab was none of mine. As for my training abilities you do not have personal knowledge of it or.... wait have you talked to my clients? Keep allegedly digging your own grave trying to spread your vicious lies. BTW what happen to not responding to me until I went to an accredited school for 2 years to become a vet tech? I'm guessing you chose not to keep your word in this case.
The post was on an event page made by Ida McCarthy concerning my fb link. Your right you have every right you to post on whatever you want on your personal page because it is just that your personal page. As for big words I have no problem with them nor do I need to sound them out.

Actually, Carla I have talked with your client. He wasn't impressed. And you know exactly what I'm talking about, because the moment you saw me talking with him, you decided the "lesson" was over lol

Dianne-I take it you are now trying to ruin my business as well as helping others on here to try to ruin my reputation?

Carla why won't you answer if those dogs are ever even taken out to go potty?

Oh really Rita when was it you approached me and one of my clients? What type of dog was it and where was the session taking place?

Two little Maltese in the park. I just saw the dogs at first and thought they were cute, then put two and two together. The partner told me, without me saying anything, he didn't care for your training. I just went across to see the puppies.

I will not answer it because it is not my place as a former employee and now volunteer to give anyone information on how a business is run that I do not or or speak for. That is Tammy's place to answer these questions.

No, you won't answer it because they are never let out. That's just plain gross, beyond being unsanitary!

I guess you don't know dog breeds all that well. I have never taken any Maltese's to the park at the corner or dogs even mixed with a Maltese. And the gentleman you are referring to attended 1 training session because the dogs are his partners and he didn't want to be at the training session in the first place. Maybe you need to have the full story before you make up your mind about something.

You BOUGHT dogs from puppy parlor! Now, it's a moral obligation to tell all rescues about you. Being a volunteer just makes it all the worse!!!!!

Didn't say I knew my breeds that well, but yes it did appear to be a Maltese mix. Funny how we never saw you there with them again. My Anni listens and walks better on a leash than your min pin and I'm not a "trainer"

How anyone can defend that place, or even associate with it is beyond me. It's nasty! And it will close soon!

Carla- Dog "trainer" - supporter of puppy mills by purchasing dogs at a known mill store and working, now volunteering there! Yeah, rescues love that.

Boy isn't that the truth Laurel!

Join us 1-26-2013 at the puppy parlor!!!! Let's educate the public on the back room of the puppy parlor! What is going on in that back room? Who has let this abuse go on? Are there former employees who saw this and did nothing? Our event will be PUBLIC so please look for it on facebook! We will be here from 1:00 - 3:00 every Saturday, no matter where this horrific store moves. Shut. Them. Down.

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I would love to put one of the owners into the bottom crate that's stacked high with those poor dogs for a week and then they can tell me how humanely they are being treated. Of course there would be no potty breaks for them either, just like the dogs.

Or the "volunteers" and employees!

No response from the peanut gallery. This is a great "reference" link for local rescues to use. Spread the word.

http://youtu.be/FflLBC8pb4M
If anyone has bought a sick or dying dog at puppy parlor, please fill out a complaint form at www.caps-web.org. Thank you!

My only comment is you should get your facts straight before accusing people which in my opinion not all of you want to do. Also my dog is well behaved and does listen just because I give her free rein on her retractable leash to explorer and exercise does not mean she isn't trained. Everyone has their own opinion on how a dog should walk on a leash and what person may think is the proper way another person may chose to do it differently. My Min Pin allows babies, children and adults to pet her when held without snarling, growling, nipping or biting. I have chosen to train her to only allow the petting by strangers this way for safety reasons. Any dog can get mishandled or frightened by someone they do not know coming up to them to pet them. Plus not every person does not know the best way to approach a dog they do not know.
You know what I do not need to defend myself to any of you for how my dog is trained, how I run my training business or what I chose to do in an aspect of my life. So, and I am sure this will make a lot of you happy, I will no longer respond to what I feel is an attack on me as a person because of how I chose to live my life. Please continue write to your state and federal representatives to try to get stronger laws animal welfare laws. Then hopefully we will see actual puppy mills put out of business.

Yep, then we'll see Puppy Parlor closed, an actual puppy mill.

It does not matter if you are the friggin' dog whisperer! YOU SUPPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY BY VOLUNTEERING AT A PET STORE THAT SELLS PUPPY MILL PUPPIES! (Maybe the caps will help as Dianne.suggested). "Put the "actual " puppy mills out of business"??? How much bull do you think you can feed people? A final and desperate attempt to try fix your reputation. WARNING TO ALL RESCUES- CARLA RUEHL OWNER OF POLITE DOGS IN LISLE, ILLINOIS WORKED AT AND NOW VOLUNTEERS AT POOCHIE PUPPY PARLOR ON MAIN STREET IN LISLE, A KNOWN BUYER OF PUPPY MILL PUPPIES. PLEASE READ THIS THREAD TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HER AND RELAY TO OTHER RESCUES AS WE SHOULD ALL BE AWARE OF THIS.

Village of Lisle Board of Trustees meeting is tonight at 7 pm.
This is an excellent venue to make a public statement regarding this issue.
Sign-in sheets are in the lobby.

Wish I was able to go, but I can't :( Kick butt for us!

A group of us will be at an upcoming council meeting with a speaker. Please continue to contact your local reps and attend protests when you can. This horrible place will be shut down hopefully sooner than later...

I'm all against animal cruelty but settle down on carla ect if they are involved they will be delt with but the authority. yes from what I have read its horrible and should be delt with. These places need to be stopped. Good luck ladies in your fight.

FORBES article:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/allenstjohn/2012/02/22/where-not-to-buy-a-dog-the-pet-store-connection-to-the-business-of-puppy-mills/

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If you would like to read about the horrific conditions inside Puppy Parlor and their cruel treatment of their dogs and puppies, here's the investigation recently conducted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. See page 4:

http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/pets/puppy_mills/report-hsus-chicago-pet-stores-2012investigates.pdf

Thanks Dianne! Confirm they buy their dogs from Oleo Acres too....puppy mill. Banned from the AKC for life. Yeah, Tammy is a real dog lover.... look at the pictures of the back of her store taken during a HSUS investigation last year and decide what kind of person would do this?!