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Originally Posted by sevenfortythree  Hi everyone! I am "the one" from the other thread. Tammy, I agree with you whole heartedly, which is why I joined the forum to express my displeasure at the thought of punishing a charity for accepting a donation. I told everyone that I was an ex-franchisee to support my agrument and not seem like I was pro Petland; which I am not. Unfortunately some irrational people think that because I stated my opinion, that I am part of a conspiracy with Petland. My question is: why would I admit to being an ex franchisee if I was part of this alleged conspiracy? I would like to see all Petland stores closed down because I do not think the Petland monitors their franchisees enough to ensure that puppies are not bought from puppy mills. However, I would not like to see a charity suffer because they tried to make a dying child's wish come true. Puppy mill politics should be addressed on its own, write a campaign to Petland or the state, or the federal government...whatever you want. By these charities losing your support, the families they help are the ones that suffer. Petland will not be affected by it at all- if you want to stop Petland you need to reassess your target.  |
Once again, I do not understand were you are getting that we want to "PUNISH"" a charity?
I email Make A Wish and asked that they please reconsider offering puppies from Petland for a child's wish. Somehow you are twisting this into I am personally attacking Make A Wish
That could be further from the truth. I wanted MaW to underastand that Petland was not a good choice when it came to granting a wish not that I wanted to stop people from donating to their very worthwhile charity. Not only that but you quoted Tammie in your reply and this was also clarified to her as well and she now understands what our point is~to not accept Petland donations.
Do not worry because this is now being taken care of and address in a very positive manner. HSUS is not a radical organization as Petland is presenting them to be to MaW as a matter of fact they have a resource to direct people to good breeders that are not puppymills. Hopefully in the future with a little encouragement MaW will use donation money to purchase a puppy for a child wish instead of taking puppies from Petland.
I am still curious how you found this forum so quickly when it came to Petland and an thread about Petland birthday parties that turned into Petland granting Make A Wish donations? I don't think I am trying to make this a conspiracy
as you stated, I truly am curious how you found us. This is a question that is asked often on this forum.