1.   Appearing at the press conference in support were representatives of animal advocacy groups, veterinary groups and the Pet Food Institute.

2.   But animal advocacy groups say state wildlife managers lean toward hunters and fishermen, who dominate the board that hires them and whose license fees pay the bills.

3.   Logically, some of the purebreds at shelters came from the very puppy mills and pet shops that animal advocacy groups frown on.

4.   Some animal advocacy groups say they agree that animals should not be bought through auction.

5.   Wise has raised the official ire of towns and cities across Massachusetts who suggest he has run amok with animal advocacy.