bradicalmang : Pet Shop Protesters Shot–Will It Be Labeled Terrorism? Oct 21st, 2009 by Will Potter Three animal rights activists were shot with brass pellets during a recent protest against puppy mills in Santa Monica, California. According to local news outlets , the police are investigating the shootings as an assault with a deadly weapon. About 20 activists were protesting Aquarium & Pet Center in Santa Monica, which they say sells dogs bred in puppy mills in inhumane co